The holidays can leave you feeling, well, broke. Even with careful budgeting, most people end up pinching pennies before New Year's Eve comes around. To get you through the end of the month, I've rounded up some great, filling recipes for when you're just flat broke.
Spaghetti and eggs. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. We eat this when we're out of groceries, hungover (it's magic), or just because we're craving it.
Frittata. You can put absolutely anything you have leftover in it.
Shakshuka, especially great when you're already carbed out.
A giant pot of vegetarian chili that will last you all week.
Lentil soup: Red lentils, or any kind of lentils.
My favorite winter stew, four years running. You can use frozen cauliflower and spinach and it'll still be delicious.
No recipe needed: Grown-up grilled cheese (with dijon mustard or sun-dried tomato pesto) and a side of sauteed spinach.
And if you're really desperate, a giant Costco pizza is only $10. :)
What are your go-to recipes when your fridge is nearly empty? I'd love to hear!
P.S. My favorite cookbook and don't forget today's the last day to sign up for the Tantre Farm Solstice Share.
(Image of us in our old dining room by Stephanie Bruce)
P.S. My favorite cookbook and don't forget today's the last day to sign up for the Tantre Farm Solstice Share.
(Image of us in our old dining room by Stephanie Bruce)
One of our go-to recipes is mujaddara (we use the recipe from Budget Bytes). We almost always have all the ingredients already in the pantry. It's great to make a large pot on the weekends to use for a few days of lunches. Onions, lentils, and rice... there's not much cheaper than that! Added bonus: my 16-month old loves this stuff, especially with some plain yogurt as a topping!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I've had mujaddara at restaurants before and never thought to cook it at home. Luisa also loves lentils!
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