It works. Tofu, cantaloupe and red peppers brushed with a sweet chili sauce and grilled or baked. You can prepare the kebabs ahead of time and brush with the sauce when you are ready to cook them. The skewers are colorful and I think quite pretty. Serve one on the side, or two or … [Read more...]
Black Bean, Corn and Pumpkin Soup
If you are looking for perfect pictures worthy of FoodGawker, then you've probably (no - definitely!) come to the wrong place. But if you want uncomplicated recipes that won't break the bank, I've got you covered. This Black Bean, Corn and Pumpkin Soup is easy and frugal any time … [Read more...]
Easy Pastry Made with Oil (Vegan)
If you've ever wanted to make a pie but were nervous about the pastry part, this Easy Pastry is for you. It's made with oil, not butter, and there's absolutely no fussing around with it. Measure the dry ingredients into a bowl, add oil, water and vinegar and stir. That's it. You … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Lentil Barley Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Times are changing. There's a good chance now that if you have house guests, one or more of them may have dietary restrictions or preferences that might (if we're being honest) stress you out a bit. You need a recipe like this Lentil Barley Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette. … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Veggie Ground Round
I'm not generally a fan of products pretending to be meat, but I do like this Veggie Ground Round as a substitute for ground beef. It's easy to add to pasta sauces and casseroles, and it's very frugal. I can make about 4 cups / 1 liter of Veggie Ground for under $2 (Canadian). … [Read more...]