Low Cost Recipes

  • Black Bean Soup

    It’s summer and some of us are trying to survive out here in this brutal heat. Trust me. I would know. Here in California, it has pretty much been 100-degree weather for weeks. We have been experiencing a serious heatwave. And, this heatwave has had me eating only cold foods such as sandwiches and salads….

  • Vegan Alfredo Pasta

    The other day, I made some of the best pasta I have ever had. To give you a little bit of backstory, I was originally in the mood for some creamy chicken alfredo. To my demise, my chicken was not thawed. This may have been a blessing in disguise because I had been trying hard…

  • Ice Cream French Toast

    This Ice Cream French Toast will melt your heart. Yes, it is one of THE BEST DESSERT INVENTIONS…EVER. Seriously, If you adore ice cream and absolutely love french toast, then you will obsess over this recipe. Now the name of this may sound pretty simple. And, that is because it is. This scrumptious dessert can…

  • Baked Pork Chops

    Do you know who coined the phrase “Pork Chops and Applesauce?’  I only know because I loved watching reruns of The Brady Bunch show as a kid, and I remember Peter Brady using that line. I thought it was hilarious. Of course, when my cousin came to visit me in Philadelphia when he was 10…

  • Salmon Cakes

    My mom would often tell me that, even as a young child I had an adult palate. I would eat anything. She often made Salmon Cakes and I loved them. This week, I decided to make them to share with you. I believe they turned out very well. My mom was pleased and so was…

  • Dessert Granola

    Dessert Granola…Have you ever tried it? Well, if not, then you will definitely want to try this recipe. If you like granola and chocolate then I have no doubt that you will enjoy both making and trying this one! This dessert granola is healthy, delicious and full of rich chocolate bits. Just how I like…

  • Blueberry Smoothie Popsicles

    The weather is changing and it is beginning to get warmer. And, as of lately, hot weather reminds me of many things. One of them being…Popsicles! Since it has been so hot here in sunny Los Angeles, I have been having a whole lot of fun lately experimenting with creating different popsicle flavors. One that…

  • Fresh Homemade Pasta

    Oh the joy that pasta brings! Especially fresh homemade pasta. When I first embarked on this idea of making fresh homemade pasta, I truly had no idea what to expect. Making freshly made homemade pasta is something that has been on my bucket list for a while. But, it was always so much easier to…

  • Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Let’s talk about one of my favorite vegetables ever…Mushrooms!! Mushrooms are certainly an acquired taste. If you enjoy indulging in this interesting and unique type of vegetable, then you will certainly find this Cream of Mushroom soup to be enjoyable!  There are a lot of benefits of mushrooms too. They offer B vitamins and are…