Good (Cheap) Eats is having a Pantry Challenge this month. I am a wimp and usually do my “eat from the pantry month” in February because there are fewer days. Although I’m not participating, I am enjoying the ideas and recipes being shared. I particularly like the idea of using leftover spaghetti noodles and spaghetti sauce to create a fast and easy minestrone soup. Check out this clever Minute Minestrone Soup Recipe and the other ideas for eating from the pantry.
Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living
Welcome. I'm Alea!
On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.
-h (@taste-buds) says
I love this idea.
Andrea Kruse says
That is a clever idea! I am currently pregnant so even though I love cooking, I am finding less motivation and creativity. Simple meals and leftovers have saved my bacon over the past several weeks.