Love the mornings when FOX21 Morning Reporter, Lauren McDonald, joins me in the kitchen as she does today. We’re cooking up two complete meals for a family of 4 for less than $15. The first meal is super healthy, quick, and full of flavor. It’s also vegan, gluten free and very versatile, which can help […]
Pad Thai – $10 or Less Meal (SO Easy & Delicious)
I love this recipe because it’s quick, easy, cheap, and oh so versatile. Prior to being diagnosed with celiac disease I made this with regular dried spaghetti or linguine and soy sauce. If you’re gluten sensitive you can easily substitute gluten-free pasta and soy sauce, which will raise the price a bit. The first time […]
Butternut Squash Ravioli With Browned Butter And Sage – $10 or Less Meal for 4
This ravioli looks like a dish you’d get at a nice restaurant and pay a lot of money for. It’s surprisingly easy and so delicious! I have seen a lotĀ of recipes for ravioli dishes that looked good but were either complicated or expensive…which this isn’t. I found this recipe in my new book, “Freakin’ Fabulous […]
Spaghetti Pie – Easy, Delicious & Less Than $5 (And A Few Mishaps)
Have you ever tried a new recipe and it just didn’t come out right? Well, this recipe was one of those. But, I was able to salvage the first “mess-up,” and then make it work by adding a simple ingredient. I will say, the first pie that didn’t work, still tasted fabulous and my husband […]
Rigatoni With Mushroom Sauce & Romaine, Red Onion & Orange Salad – $10 or Less Meal
Here’s a meatless meal that’s hearty, easy, and delicious. I did try the mushroom sauce using just fresh button mushrooms and then tried it with dried mushrooms mixed with the fresh, and it really did make a difference.
Vegan for Her; The Woman’s Guide to Being Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet…Co-authored By My Friend JL Fields
JL’s one of the nicest women I’ve ever met and I’m so happy and excited for her! I’ve never known someone who actually wrote a PUBLISHED book! She’s an inspiration to me, the book is interesting and full of great information. Hope you check it out!
Mediterranean Beans With Greens & Grains….$10 or Less Meal (And Vegan)
This is JL’s recipe which is not only vegan and delicious, but quick and inexpensive to make. Need meat with your meals? This makes a great side too. Beans, tomatoes, greens and a dash of extra-virgin olive oil makes this the perfect healthy Mediterranean meal.