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Ingredient: olive oil

French Country White Bean Soup

French Country White Bean Soup

This hearty French Country White Bean Soup is simple, satisfying, and comes together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples like canned white beans, garlic, and broth. It’s a nourishing, budget-friendly meal that’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber. Light yet filling, it’s perfect for …read more

Homemade Roasted Red Peppers

Homemade Roasted Red Peppers

Enjoy the rich, smoky flavors of homemade Roasted Red Peppers with this simple recipe. Broil red bell peppers until charred, then peel to reveal tender, sweet flesh perfect for salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, pizzas, and appetizers. Store in olive oil for up to two weeks …read more

SKILLET SHAKSHUKA

SKILLET SHAKSHUKA

This one-pan Middle Eastern dish features poached eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, making it a flavorful, budget-friendly meal perfect for any time of day. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, shakshuka is a delicious way to enjoy eggs packed with protein and nutrients. …read more

RED LENTIL DAL

RED LENTIL DAL

Discover the delicious and nutritious world of Red Lentil Dal—a hearty, comforting stew made with red lentils, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a healthy meal that's quick to make, customizable with your favorite veggies, and full of flavor. Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with …read more

ITALIAN POT ROAST

ITALIAN POT ROAST

Discover creative ways to use pasta sauce beyond pasta! From creamy tomato soup to Italian pot roast, these easy, frugal recipes will transform your meals. Read more for quick hacks and wholesome tips!Here’s a great recipe for those times when you can linger in the …read more

BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA

BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA

Score big on Super Bowl Sunday with this Buffalo Chicken Pizza recipe—spicy, cheesy, and loaded with bold flavors your crowd will love!

NEW YEAR’S EVE CHARCUTERIE BOARD – HOPPIN’ JOHN DIP

NEW YEAR’S EVE CHARCUTERIE BOARD – HOPPIN’ JOHN DIP

Hoppin' John Dip is a flavorful, Southern-inspired appetizer featuring black-eyed peas. Perfect for parties, this hearty dish combines the classic flavors of Hoppin' John—traditionally enjoyed on New Year's Day.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CHARCUTERIE BOARD – LUCKY LENTIL BRUSCHETTA

NEW YEAR’S EVE CHARCUTERIE BOARD – LUCKY LENTIL BRUSCHETTA

Here’s a delicious three-layer bruschetta starting with creamy whipped feta, followed by marinated lentils, topped with delicious tomatoes. Lentils: Many countries, including Italy, France, Turkey, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Greece, and Brazil, view the small legumes as symbols of coins in abundance, of good fortune and prosperity.

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

This creamy, rich, slow-cooked meat sauce is made with ground beef, veggies, tomatoes, wine, and milk for a deliciously versatile dish. Perfect for pasta, lasagna, pizza, baked potatoes, or spaghetti squash, it freezes beautifully for easy, make-ahead meals. A hearty, flavorful recipe inspired by traditional …read more

PATTY MELT WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

PATTY MELT WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Savor the classic diner favorite with our Patty Melts recipe. Inexpensive, delicious, and a delightful change from the ordinary burger—perfect for family meals.

CLASSIC THANKSGIVING STUFFING

CLASSIC THANKSGIVING STUFFING

This classic stuffing is a crowd-pleaser. Better than any box, made easily from scratch with variations like Apple Cranberry Pecan or Bacon Parmesan. It's a frugal yet delightful way to enhance any meal.

MUSHROOM SKULLS

MUSHROOM SKULLS

Fresh mushrooms easily transformed to look like spooky skulls. Here’s a ghoulishly great addition to your Halloween board