Recipes

Corned Beef with Parsley Sauce

Corned Beef with Parsley Sauce

 Corned Beef with Parsley Sauce.  This is the meal I have been waiting for 21 years to enjoy!  Its true.  Corned beef was not something which was readily available in the UK.Oh you could get salt beef, which is similar, but not the same. You could also get corned beef in the tin, which is nothing like this at all.  And all of that came from South America. Nice in a sandwich or hash, but not for dinner on Saint Patricks' Day!   My appetite for Corned Beef was whetted when I first saw the movie Meet Me in Saint Louis...

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Gochujang-Sesame Noodles

Gochujang-Sesame Noodles

Spicy gochujang and creamy tahini come together harmoniously in this punchy, umami-rich noodle dish.

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$100 a Month For Groceries – Week 11 of 52

$100 a Month For Groceries – Week 11 of 52

I think my number one strategy for saving money on groceries this year has been staying out of the stores.  I know I’ve said it many times before, but I know I could truly be one of those people who lives on an island and only leaves once a year for supplies.  When we used to live in high maintenance suburbia and were surrounded by grocery stores and strip malls, the temptation to “pop in” for an item or two was huge. But since moving away from that type of environment, I rarely have the urge to shop… for anything....

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Broccoli and Carrot Couscous Soup

Broccoli and Carrot Couscous Soup

A nourishing, simple soup with tons of flavor that’s filling and full of texture. The pearl couscous floats in the herby broth and the garlic, broccoli and carrots provide all the nutrients needed to cure sickness!  Broccoli and Carrot Couscous Soup I feel like our family has been sick the past month, and thus, I’ve been making tons of soups! I love to experiment making soups, kind of working off the same recipe, just changing up the vegetables or herbs. This broccoli and carrot couscous soup is flavorful, filling, full of texture, and with every spoonful, you feel like you’re...

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Homemade Cilantro Pesto (Vegan Option)

Homemade Cilantro Pesto (Vegan Option)

Simple ingredients, fresh herbs, and spices combine to create homemade Cilantro Pesto. A fun take on traditional pesto sauce recipes, this cilantro pesto recipe is budget-friendly and easy to make. Use it for pasta dishes, eggs, and more! Vegan and Dairy Free Option.  Pin this recipe for later! Part of our Minimal Ingredient March series and the 3rd installment of Sauce week, this cilantro pesto is made with simple ingredients that pack tons of flavor with fresh herbs and spices to add flavor to all your favorite meals in minutes!  Pass the Pesto, Please Have you ever noticed that your...

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