Category: Family Dinners under $3

Family Dinners under $3: Hearty Tomato Rice Soup

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We move into our loft in 2 weeks! I am not buying any groceries aside from fresh produce. I am trying to finish up some items I have on hand so I don’t have to move them.Finding recipes using what I have left is becoming challenging, but here is one for you! This soup will…

Family Meals under $3: Frugal & Easy Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese with Broccoli

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As you know, I am still in my sublet for another few weeks before moving into our loft. I am buying very few ingredients and don’t have much on hand at the moment. I do purchase fresh produce weekly (sometimes twice a week) but for the rest, I keep it simple. I also don’t have…

Family Meals under $3: Spicy Red Lentil & Carrot Soup

Another soup recipe made with ingredients I had on hand. So easy! SPICY RED LENTIL & CARROT SOUP 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 tsp cumin seeds (do NOT use the powder, you have to use the seeds for this.) 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (use just a pinch if you don’t want it spicy) 3/4…

Family Meals under $3: Roasted Squash & Dill Soup

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As you know I’ve been swamped but more than I would have imagined. Our moving date got pushed up to January 3rd! So we’re scrambling trying to get it all done, luckily our realtor has been a huge help. I’m not buying more food aside from fresh produce and tofu. I’ve been going through my…

The Frugal Vegan’s Spicy Shanghai Noodles

The Frugal Vegan's Spicy Shanghai Noodles

I am flying to Montréal tomorrow! I haven’t been home in 6 months which is the longest time I’ve been away from there in several years. I am overdue to reconnect with my culture and people and I am very excited! The food, the beautiful sexy people, the fashion, the nightlife and rich culture…I could…

Family Dinners under $3: Romanian Mamaliga with Vegan Feta

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I am currently teaching myself Romanian as we will be traveling to Bucharest late spring 2013 and I am falling in love with the language and culture!  As part of teaching myself a language I always learn about the history, culture and food as well. I have been wanting to make a Romanian  dish for…

Family Dinners under $3: Roasted Brussels Sprout Soup

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I definitely feel more myself lately which I haven’t felt in a couple of years. This is the reason you are now being bombarded with recipes as I am finally cooking and baking again. This is a recipe I just made up and it turned out wonderful. I wanted to make brussels sprouts soup but…

Family Meals Under $3: Artichoke Broccoli Quinoa

I made this last night and it was meant to be served a side dish but we ended up eating it as a main dish! Some fried diced tofu, roasted cashews or sunflowers would be great in this if you wanted it as a main. This is my own recipe. I wanted something quick &…

Family Meals under $3: Simple Lentil Burgers

This is my own recipe. I made these tonight and served them with some Yummy Easy Coleslaw made with local seasonal produce. It’s always good to eat raw veggies with every meal! Simple Lentil Burgers 2 cups green or brown cooked lentils (I used small ones) 1 cup cooked brown rice (I used organic short…

Family Dinners under $3: Easy Quinoa Burgers

I made these last night for dinner and they were really good! I took a recipe and adapted it as I always do. This makes 4 bigger burgers or 6 smaller ones. This is definitely a meal for a family for under $3! EASY QUINOA BURGERS 1/2 cup quinoa 1 medium carrot (grated or finely…

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