It’s time to share your frugal and nourishing tips and recipes! Where do you shop for quality food at a lower price? What recipe saves a penny? How do you balance a budget with nourishing food? Share here.
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I posted one of my very favorite dinners – a slow cooked spiced beef stew with dried fruit.
I posted three this week. My take on Local Food Buying, a recipe for cherry almond granola, and variety post that list some of our back articles.
I’m also sharing a stew, one made with venison and milkweed pods. The smoky, warming dish can be made equally well with beef and okra. http://hungerandthirstforlife.blogspot.com/2012/02/smokey-roadkill-stew.html
I shared my Raspberry Pancakes (Gluten & Dairy Free) and Kid Approved Green Smoothie recipes this week. Cheers!
I shared 3 things today. Two healthful snacks masquerading as treats:
Silky coconut filling w/ a chocolate coating: http://tessadomesticdiva.blogspot.com/2012/02/coconut-secret-barshomemade-healthy.html
Dense fudgey bites: http://tessadomesticdiva.blogspot.com/2011/05/raw-fudge-bites-w-toasted-coconut.html
And a great full meal salad and you’re likely to have all the ingredients on hand! Warm molten egg yolks melting over a crunchy, crouton studded green salad!
http://tessadomesticdiva.blogspot.com/2011/05/fried-egg-green-salad-w-warm-croutons.html
Happy Thursday!
This week I am sharing a favorite Asian inspired dish: sweet and sour chicken (dairy free, gluten free, sugar free).
Have a great week,
–Amber
Thanks for hosting, Kimi!
I shared info about planning your veggie and herb garden to maximize the yield from your space and info on whether BPA-free is really all that much better after all.
This week I’m sharing one of my favorite low-cost recipes – “Poor Man’s Shepherd’s Pie” http://yellebellyboo.blogspot.com/2011/05/poor-mans-vegetarian-shepherds-pie.html
It’s vegetarian, loaded with health foods, and SO delicious!!!
I posted a delicious probiotic and enzyme rich salad dressing.
http://naturallivingsocal.blogspot.com/2012/02/cultured-honey-mustard-dressing.html
Thanks for hosting! This week I linked to my post on homemade sprouted kamut pitas. They are pretty easy, so no need to panic! Hope you stop by and give it a look!
Hello again, Kimi.
Well, baby number 5 could come any day now, so our menu plans are getting simpler by the week so my kids and husband could easily take over. I’m sharing what we’re planning this week, along with recipe links and 2 snack ideas a day. I’m also sharing a soaked German (Dutch baby) pancake recipe. Thanks for hosting!
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/02/menu-plan-18-simple-so-very-basic.html
http://www.riddlelove.com/2012/01/soaked-german-dutch-baby-pancakes.html
I posted my favorite snack recipe – dehydrated kale chips! If you have been following the news on Dr. Terry Wahls’ TED Talk, you know that eating 3 cups of leafy green vegetables each day is important. Kale chips are a great way to incorporate more into your diet. My kids LOVE them!
I posted one of my family’s favorite recipes, Mango Avocado Salsa. I make one batch, and we have it for dinner, and can use it for a few lunches, because I have lots of ways of “re-purposing” it.
http://cupcakesandkalechips.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/mango-avocado-salsa/
I’m sharing my Moroccan Lamb Stew, Thai Beef Coconut Soup and my new favorite ferment – Beet and Cabbage Kraut! Thanks for hosting
I shared my recipe for Mango Avocado Salsa. I like to make a big batch, then we use it for dinner, and I have a bunch of ways to “re-purpose” it for lunches.
http://cupcakesandkalechips.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/mango-avocado-salsa/
If you made the lemon curd I posted last week, you’d have a bunch of egg whites left over!
What to do with them? Meringue cookies! Don’t let the GAPS diet or other refined-sugar-free diets stop you – they DO work with honey… if you follow my steps!
Thanks for hosting–we made a white-sugar-free honey ice cream–delicious!
Thanks so much for hosting! I shared a Roasted Spaghetti Squash w/ Green Garlic, Brown Butter & Parmesan recipe. The green garlic adds a wonderful, mild, garlic flavor. It’s so yummy! Thanks again.
http://recipestonourish.blogspot.com/2012/02/roasted-spaghetti-squash-w-green-garlic.html
I am posting a No Flour Brownie, that’s sweet, tasty, and the base is…black beans!! I have loved making these and sharing these with different people!! So fun because they didn’t know they were eating so healthy!!
Hi Guys!
I added a post on roasting chicken (easy and cheap… and healthy!!). The post also includes tips on financial management. I am not a banker by any means, but I have a business degree and an extremely good personal track record. I’m more than happy to chat any time!
http://www.thenakedkitchen.net/2012/02/im-not-cheap-im-frugal-anddd-roasted.html
Enjoy
Thank you for hosting! I shared my Moroccan inspired meal. Including spice blend, Moroccan stew and a nice flat bread recipe. Delicious!!!
I posted a cheesecake I made for my husband for his return from a missions trip. We were disappointed that all the cream cheese in the stores were full of junk, so I just made my own. Tastes lighter than most cheesecakes, The Husband loved it!
I posted my new favorite dessert – a single serving brownie that takes less than 3 minutes.
I posted a DIY aromatherapy hydrosol. Can be used to add a little punch to food, freshen breath, tone your face, or alleviate tired feet!
Hi there, this week I’m sharing my Almond Ginger Chocolate Cake (Grain-Free, SF) and a family favourite, Coconut Cake (Grain-Free, Sugar-Free). Enjoy!
This week I have been quite ill, but I finally turned the corner this morning thanks to all my real foods and home remedies! So far this week I only have one post up: the wrap up for the GAPS Challenge. Come see how everyone did, and what their plans are NOW!
http://www.ournourishingroots.com/gaps-challenge-how-did-it-go/
I am also sharing my latest REAL FOOD 101 post, a really quick Japanese fish stock called “dashi”. Perfect for GAPS, too
http://www.ournourishingroots.com/real-food-101-how-to-make-quick-fish-stock-dashi/
Don’t waste a quality chicken by letting it get dry during cooking. Brining ensures a moist and tender bird.
http://learningandyearning.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/cooking-pastured-poultry/