If you had $50 to feed 3 people for almost two weeks, what would you buy and what would you make with what you bought ( Read more... )

Due to friends, colleagues and a recent trip to the farmer's market, I have a fairly substantial zucchini that I'd like to turn into a casserole or bake of some kind. But I'm kind of directionless. (I blame my insomnia ( Read more... )

Hi there! I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which unfortunately runs rampantly in my family. I am currently on medication (levothyroxine, generic synthroid), and when I asked my doctor about this she said we'd have to wait and see how the medication goes and hope for the best. Anyway, as anyone familiar with this condition will know, ( Read more... )

hey guys ( Read more... )

On Sundays, my husband and I cook our meals for the week. We usually cook one-pot wonders, casseroles and/or soups/stews. We have also done burritos in bulk and freezed them and this has worked pretty well. We try to do more than one a week so that we have some variety. A lot of our meals end up being tomato-based which is usually not a problem. ( Read more... )

Two questions here ( Read more... )

I was just wondering, since I'm a new vegan, and I tend to use peanut butter on everything...
does anybody have any good ideas for a spread to put on toast or other breads?
What are your faves?

Edit: Oh and I forgot to mention, one thing I have also done is use peanut butter and then sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on it. Delish!

This week ( Read more... )

Are enchiladas something you can pre-assemble and throw in the freezer or fridge for a few days? I'm trying to do more cooking over the weekend so I can eat better during the week.

I was posting these last winter, and they were kind of fun, so I thought I'd throw this week's meal plan out to the world:

Apple Pancakes and veggie sausage (the kid's pick)
Tofu "chicken strips"  (strips of tofu breaded with seasoned corn and almond meal and baked), broccoli, sweet potato oven fries and rice (kid's pick)
White bean, roasted garlic ( Read more... )