White Bean Chicken Chili

Pin itThis warm and healthy recipe is perfect for these long winter nights we’ve been having lately. (and if you live in Hawaii right now, you’re not allowed to read this!) This particular recipe was originally from Cooking Light magazine, but I’ve added some alternatives and tips! Let me know if you like it! Ingredients: [...]

Shrimp Gumbo: Real Life Sarah vs Alton Brown

Pin it How many times have I looked at a recipe, and been intimidated by it’s perceived complexity? How many times have I lacked one or two ingredients, only to abandon the entire endeavor? Well, this was bound to be the case Saturday morning when I was looking up a recipe for the Shrimp I [...]

Leftovers? Try This Turkey Corn Chowder

Pin itTurkey Corn Chowder To make thicker chowder, blend or process half of the corn until smooth before adding it to the soup. If you want cheesy chowder, add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar with the bacon. For lower fat, omit bacon, and add more salt. 6 fresh medium ears or 3 cups frozen corn, thawed [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Homemade Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Pin itThis macaroni and cheese recipe comes from my college roommate! She grew up vegetarian, and this was staple at their dinner table. The one somewhat costly item is the cheese, but you can find it on sale, or get it at Sam’s or Costco. However, the mushroom soup stretches the cheese farther, making it [...]

Friday’s Frugal Feast: Chicken and Dumplings

Pin itWarning: This recipe will not be appearing in “30 Minute Meals.” This Chicken and Dumplings is definitely food of love. It takes a total of about 90 minutes to cook. However, that also has some boiling time built in, so you can work in other tasks. It’s not fast, but it is cheap! I [...]