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RESTAURANT STYLE REFRIED BEANS

RESTAURANT STYLE REFRIED BEANS

Here’s my 10-minute shortcut to dreamy creamy beanies that taste like you've been cooking them all day.

MOLLETES

MOLLETES

In Mexican cuisine, a mollete (moh-YEH-teh) is an open-faced sandwich made with beans and cheese. It uses bolillo rolls, split lengthwise and toasted, schmeared with creamy, savory refried beans, topped with lots of cheese then grilled or broiled to melty, gooey, glorious perfection.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA DIP

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA DIP

Discover the perfect snacking solution for busy hungry people – the Mediterranean Chickpea Dip! This creamy and exotic dip, packed with the goodness of garbanzo beans, garlic, and olive oil, is a delightful way to sneak in more veggies.

SIMPLE POLENTA

SIMPLE POLENTA

Here’s the recipe for the simplest polenta. It’s made with salted water and a bit of butter. Made this way it’s about 20 cents per one cup serving. It doesn’t get much more frugal and fabulous than that!

VERY VERSATILE CHOPPED SALAD WITH 7 VARIATIONS

VERY VERSATILE CHOPPED SALAD WITH 7 VARIATIONS

Want a healthy salad that’s so hearty you make it once and it stays crunchy and delicious all week? Here's a base recipe with seven variations so you’ll never get bored.

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

Easy, delicious and inexpensive. Agua Fresca is a great drink to make for a crowd. Perfect any day of the year but especially great for Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

CUCUMBER LIME AGUA FRESCA

CUCUMBER LIME AGUA FRESCA

Is there a more refreshing beverage? I think not!

DIY CONDENSED CREAM OF (FILL IN THE BLANK) SOUP

DIY CONDENSED CREAM OF (FILL IN THE BLANK) SOUP

You can make cream of mushroom, chicken, celery or broccoli soups to use in any recipe calling for canned cream soup. You control the fat, the sodium and its gluten free.

EASY PUMPKIN MOUSSE MAKES 8 DIFFERENT DESSERTS

EASY PUMPKIN MOUSSE MAKES 8 DIFFERENT DESSERTS

Easy 4 ingredient, 5 minute Pumpkin Mousse with directions for making it into 8 different desserts!  Pumpkin Dip, No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bars, Pumpkin Trifle and MORE!

TWO INGREDIENT PUMPKIN MUFFINS

TWO INGREDIENT PUMPKIN MUFFINS

Delectably moist pumpkin muffins made with only two ingredients? YES! So easy, you’ll make them again and again.

DIY ALMOND BUTTER

DIY ALMOND BUTTER

Here’s how to make all natural nut butters at home. Less expensive, easy to make, fast and delicious, simple to customize with no artificial ingredients!

BUDGET SHEPHERD’S PIE

BUDGET SHEPHERD’S PIE

Comfort in a bowl for under $2 a serving. Savory beef, the sweetness of peas and carrots topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This satisfies the tummy and soothes the soul.