Category Archives: Recipe

Frugal Trenches Gingery Ginger Biscuits

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

I love ginger. I didn’t always, truth be told, but I’ve come to see it has healing qualities.  Perfect for cramps, upset tummies and nausea! I was keen to have some ginger biscuits on hand for such occasions, and for … Continue reading →

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Simple Food Series: Moroccan Carrot Soup

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

So many of you asked, so here it is! Moroccan Carrot Soup (adapted from Bon Appetit, April 2010) 2 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 lb carrots (6 medium carrots) 2.5 cups of vegetable broth 1 – 1.5 heaped teaspoon … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Frugal Living, Recipe, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 6 Comments

Day Five: Month of Nothing

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

What a lovely day. I’m not sure if the organizing made us set off on the right foot, or if it was the fact our new Saturday schedule has us home from late am and the rest of the day … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 Grocery Budget, 2013 Goals, Ma Famille, Month Of Nothing, Recipe | 11 Comments

Creamy Fish Pie

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

This is not the most frugal recipe {though I do think quite frugal if you are entertaining!}, but it is a firm favourite in our house. I tend to make two and freeze one, and I only make it when … Continue reading →

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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

Ingredients 1 cup butter (at room temp) 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp wheat germ 3/4 cups coconut 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking … Continue reading →

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Lazy Man/Poor Man Cabbage Rolls

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

This is a great, frugal family meal after a long day, especially when the evenings cool down! Ingredients 1/2 medium cabbage Meat layer: 1 1/4 lb ground beef, 1/4 c grated onion, 1 egg beaten, 1/2 c uncooked rice, 1 … Continue reading →

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Five Day Menu Plan

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

This week, I’m focusing on a bit of detoxing, so food should be interesting! Breakfasts: Yogurt with cut up pears, blueberries, dried cranberries, almonds & peanut butter, with a spinach smoothie x 2 Blueberry smoothie with rye toast & almond butter x 1 … Continue reading →

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Healthier Peanut Butter Crackle Top Cookies

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

You will need: 3/4 cup margarine 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Free Rachel Allen Book!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

Kerrygold is giving away a free recipe e-book (for the first 100,000 people) from Rachel Allen, who is one of my all time favourite chefs! Go to this website to download! Enter the pin: KGLD-0319-2010-RACB This is actually the perfect St … Continue reading →

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The week in food…

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Determined this week to eat the right food and exercise (ahem – even though I can’t get to my gym or pool without walking 1.5 hours each way! lol) Breakfasts: greek yoghurt, almond butter, grapes, apple & pear spread, flax … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Meal Planning, Recipe | 6 Comments