Hi everyone! It's been a while, huh? I tried the blog thing, and it didn't work for me, but I have received some requests to write about my meal planning and food shopping skills as well as trivia about food history and culture. If you are interested, I will be listing my weekly dinner menus as well as shopping tips and other food facts from my otherwise useless wealth of knowledge on the subject.
I try to cook about 5-6 days a week. It's only me and my boyfriend, but we are able to eat very well on a budget of about $200 a month. I rely mostly on getting my produce at local farm stands, buying canned and dry goods at discount groceries, and purchasing meat and other bulk items at the local Sam's Club. This works for us, and I don't mind traveling 2-3 places every week or so to buy food to eat. But, I understand this doesn't work for everyone. I would love to hear other ideas on how to eat healthy on a budget; I know there are countless ways on how to do this.
It's almost the weekend, but I can post on what we have eaten so far this week. Some recipes I get from other sources; I will post the links. But, I am able to come up with many recipes myself. So please, feel free to leave a message with any questions you might have and I would love for you to add to the conversation. Thanks!
Sunday: "Everything in the Pantry" Mexican Casserole
(Serves 8)
2 Tbs of Canola Oil
1.5 lb of lean ground turkey
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic
Handful of fresh cilantro
1 can of black beans, drain and rinsed
2 cups of frozen corn
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of tomato soup
Water
1 Tbs Cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups of cooked brown rice
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of low fat shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped scallions
Nonfat Greek Yogurt (Instead of Sour Cream)
1. Heat oil in large skillet. Add ground turkey and brown. Remove turkey and save for later.
2. Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper and cilantro in skillet until translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Add beans, corn, diced tomatoes. Saute for another 2-3 minutes. Add ground turkey.
3. Add cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Grease a large casserole glass pan. Add brown rice, tomato soup, and 1 can of water. Mix then add turkey mixture. Top with cheddar cheese, cover with foil and bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 30-45 minutes or until cheese bubbles. You can take of the foil and bake another 5-10 minutes to brown top.
5. Let cool for a few minutes and top with scallions and a dollop of yogurt. Enjoy!
I try to cook about 5-6 days a week. It's only me and my boyfriend, but we are able to eat very well on a budget of about $200 a month. I rely mostly on getting my produce at local farm stands, buying canned and dry goods at discount groceries, and purchasing meat and other bulk items at the local Sam's Club. This works for us, and I don't mind traveling 2-3 places every week or so to buy food to eat. But, I understand this doesn't work for everyone. I would love to hear other ideas on how to eat healthy on a budget; I know there are countless ways on how to do this.
It's almost the weekend, but I can post on what we have eaten so far this week. Some recipes I get from other sources; I will post the links. But, I am able to come up with many recipes myself. So please, feel free to leave a message with any questions you might have and I would love for you to add to the conversation. Thanks!
Sunday: "Everything in the Pantry" Mexican Casserole
(Serves 8)
2 Tbs of Canola Oil
1.5 lb of lean ground turkey
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic
Handful of fresh cilantro
1 can of black beans, drain and rinsed
2 cups of frozen corn
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of tomato soup
Water
1 Tbs Cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups of cooked brown rice
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup of low fat shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped scallions
Nonfat Greek Yogurt (Instead of Sour Cream)
1. Heat oil in large skillet. Add ground turkey and brown. Remove turkey and save for later.
2. Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper and cilantro in skillet until translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Add beans, corn, diced tomatoes. Saute for another 2-3 minutes. Add ground turkey.
3. Add cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Grease a large casserole glass pan. Add brown rice, tomato soup, and 1 can of water. Mix then add turkey mixture. Top with cheddar cheese, cover with foil and bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 30-45 minutes or until cheese bubbles. You can take of the foil and bake another 5-10 minutes to brown top.
5. Let cool for a few minutes and top with scallions and a dollop of yogurt. Enjoy!
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