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...]
Meatless Monday: Potato Cabbage Wonder Pie
Potatoes are there for you all year long, no matter the weather. Ditto cabbage and onions. So a dish like this Potato Cabbage Wonder Pie is frugal any time of year - with a good dose of nutrients. It involves simmering potatoes and cauliflower until tender, then mashing them and … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Slow Cooker Baked Beans
If you've ever had a problem getting your baked beans to turn out nice and soft, then this recipe for Slow Cooker Baked Beans is for you. I can't tell you how many times I've tried to get baked beans right. This supposedly simple comfort food has turned out unpalatable for me and … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Orange Cranberry Tofu
I served Orange Cranberry Tofu when my kids had friends over and no one complained. And there were no leftovers. Not much more to say. This is super fast and easy - just mix together the sauce ingredients, pour the sauce over the tofu, bake for about 30 minutes and you're done. I … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Saving Money on Food
It doesn't seem to matter if the price of oil goes up or down - the cost of food seems to just keep rising. When I moved back east in 2004, I could get a 10 kg bag of flour on sale for $4.99. These days I stock up when (if!) they go down to $8.99. If you are like me, you … [Read more...]
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