Articles tagged “Cheap Eats”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

No-Churn Mango Kulfi By Tejal Rao IN Food & Health May 11 2009 Good news! There's no ice cream machine required to follow the recipes in our new energy-efficient frozen dessert series (just a little nook in your freezer). That's one less thing to buy (ice cream machine) and less energy to burn (churning). + READ MORE

8 Small Ways To Save Big On Food Expenses By Nicole Willner IN Food & Health Mar 27 2009 It's pretty gloomy these days with unremitting news about people losing jobs, homes and the decline of our country's economic prosperity. If being frugal and modest means added security and a heightened sense and focus for what's really important, then why ever deviate from that? + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: A Tapas Party! By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Mar 20 2009 I love tapas, maybe it's the idea of trying a bunch of different foods and never feeling like you indulged. It's like eating five fun sized candy bars but refusing to eat one regular sized candy bar. Don't you just love to trick yourself? If you choose simple and clean small plates you can keep costs low and taste high. Here's my guide to an eco-nomical tapas party. + READ MORE

Try This Frugal Lentil and Onion Dish By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Mar 2 2009 My newspapers had articles this morning about how people are taking cooking classes for basic cooking skills and how magazines like Gourmet are providing people with economical recipes. Well, we here at Planet Green have been getting ready for bad times for quite a while now and we have lots of economical recipes in our archives. + READ MORE

Make Your Own Cottage Cheese By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 20 2009 I love cottage cheese and if you're a vegetarian it's a great source of protein at about 15 grams per serving. It's also a good source of calcium and Vitamin D. In a recent issue of Mother Earth News, Chris Long wrote about making your own cottage cheese and it's delicious. Best part, you can make it in the crock pot so while it takes a day, you don?t have to do very much work. + READ MORE

5 Ways to Cut Back on Your Food Waste and Save Money Now By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 12 2009 With the economy tanking there is just no room for food waste anymore. According to Mother Earth News, we Americans chuck nearly 15 percent of the food we buy. What a waste! But the good news is, it can be easily prevented. Here's five easy ways to cut WAY back on all that unnecessary food waste: + READ MORE

Fried Herb Chicken: A Really Fast Recipe for a Mid-Week Dinner By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 28 2009 I was writing yesterday about rushing to get dinner on busy days, and this recipe definitely falls into that category. It really does only take fifteen minutes, so you might want to get your side dishes started first. + READ MORE

Make Some Inexpensive Chicken Wings for Super Bowl Sunday By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 27 2009 It's always fun to get a bunch of people together to watch a sporting event. These parties are usually pretty relaxed casual affairs, and the food often reflects that. Nobody wants delicate, nuanced flavours and fine wine. They want a bowl of spicy chili and a bottle of beer. I was looking for something a bit lighter as well as inexpensive to eat, so I decided on chicken wings. + READ MORE

Feed 8 Friends for Under $100 with this Green Frugal Feast: Soup, Bread, Wine and Cookies By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 5 2009 Just because the economy seems to be getting worse and worse doesn't mean that you have to cut off all ties with your friends. The key to getting recession ready is adjusting to the times and the key to socializing on a budget is the ability to cook. It would be nearly impossible for eight of your closest friends to go out to dinner without a hefty tab at the end of the night. Instead, why not take turns making dinner at home? + READ MORE

Recycle Your Neighbors' Holiday Leftovers with Tom Green (Video) By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Dec 16 2008 Tom Green, funny man and host of Go For the Green, is coming at us with a Planet Green Holiday Highlight. Mr. Green suggests that we go door to door and beg for our neighbor's holiday scraps. + READ MORE

Make Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Dec 11 2008 I've never cared much for commercial granola bars.Oatmeal Raisin Granola Bars 1 cup plus 2 tbsp oats 1 tbsp unbleached flour 2 tbsp honey 4 tbsp corn syrup 1 organic egg white 1/2 cup raisins 3 tbsp sunflower seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp canola oil 1. + READ MORE

Emeril's Garlic Bread By Team Planet Green IN Food & Health Aug 25 2008 Emeril Lagasse's recipe for garlic bread from the Emeril to the Rescue episode of Emeril Green. + READ MORE

Grow Your Own Herbs By Team Planet Green IN Emeril Green Jun 25 2008 By Mary Helen Day The finest and freshest ingredients are key to Chef Emeril Lagasse?s cuisine. On Emeril Green, Emeril shops and cooks on location at Whole Foods Market with everyday cooks finding the best ingredients to make an extraordinary meal.... + READ MORE

Make an Asparagus and Garlic Pasta By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health May 2 2008 There was no question that asparagus was going to be the main feature of dinner, but I had to make a decision about how to serve it. It was so young and tender that I didn't want to hide the delicate flavour. + READ MORE

Bake a Loaf of Whole-wheat Bread By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 24 2008 I've noticed that the price of bread is on the rise. I used to think that $3.50 was a lot, but I bought a loaf the other day for $5.50. I could buy cheaper bread made by big corporations, but it's tasteless and full of chemicals. + READ MORE

Soup of the Week: Make up Your Own Black Bean Soup By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 8 2008 I was casting about yesterday looking for something to make for lunch.Give it a try and don't be afraid to make it up as you go.Black Bean and Vegetable SoupServes 2 1 medium onion, chopped1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp ground cumin1/2 tbsp curry powder1 carrot, sliced1 celery stalk, sliced1 medium potato, peeled and cubed1... + READ MORE

Make Way for Spring Vegetables By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 7 2008 Spring has arrived in Toronto, despite the pile of snow that still occupies my backyard.Celery Root RemouladeServes 3 to 4 1 medium celery rootSalt and pepperJuice of 1 lemon3 tbsp Dijon mustard1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tbsp heavy creamParsley for garnish 1. + READ MORE

Soup of the Week: Stir Up Some Egg and Lemon By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Apr 4 2008 We eat a lot of rice in our family and I always make extra for stir fry lunches.Don't make this soup in advance, because the rice will continue to absorb the stock.Egg and Lemon SoupServes 4 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock1/2 cup cooked rice2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup lemon juiceSalt to tasteSliced lemon for garnish + READ MORE

Chipotle Black Bean Burritos By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 22 2008 This is an ongoing series about making your own takeout food. This took about 10 minutes to make, so it's a great healthy, quick dinner after a long day at the office.Chipotle Black Bean BurritosServes 4 3 tbs olive oil1 medium-size red onion, chopped1 tbs chili powder1 15-ounce can black beans, drained1/2 cup frozen... + READ MORE