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Something for Nothing

One-Pot Meal: Black-Eyed Vegetable Stew

May 24, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Black-Eyed Stew in a green bowl

Let black-eyed peas create an earthy broth for this hearty vegetable stew. Make it now to have easy, healthy meals when you need them: after a beach weekend, a lazy Sunday, or lunch anytime. Consider bringing it to a family potluck too. Black-Eyed Vegetable Stew costs just $1.08 a serving using organic ingredients. I created […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Something for Nothing Tagged With: black-eyed peas, gluten-free, nutritarian, oil-free, one-pot, vegan, WFPB

Win-Win-Win Hummus

March 1, 2019 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

hummus in bowl with raw cauliflower, radish slices, and carrot sticks

The secret ingredient in this hummus makes it healthier, thriftier, and greener. That’s a win-win-win in my book! My Taster likes it better than my original hummus too. Win-Win-Win Hummus costs just 78 cents a serving using organic ingredients. You’ll find three something-for-nothing ingredients in one recipe: My homemade hummus uses no oil. Use olive […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Something for Nothing Tagged With: chickpeas, no added fat, olives, something for nothing, thrifty, WFPB

Tawny Cornbread

October 26, 2018 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

slice of Tawny Cornbread with buttery spread next to cast-iron skillet of cornbread

Tawny Cornbread a classic something-for-nothing Cook for Good recipe that costs just 48 cents a slice using organic ingredients. Flavorful broth from cooking dried pinto beans replaces buttermilk and eggs for a healthy, thrifty cornbread. Vinegar adds lift, and flaxseed holds it all together. I used the liquid from cooking one pound of dried pinto […]

Filed Under: Bread, Recipe, Something for Nothing Tagged With: cornbread, cornmeal, gluten-free, vegan

Creamy Orange Broccoli Soup with Ginger

October 19, 2018 by Linda Watson 2 Comments

Creamy Orange Broccoli Soup with Ginger topped with broccoli florets and salted cashews in a rustic pottery bowl

Use broccoli stems to make a creamy soup with an Asian tang. This Something-For-Nothing recipe is thick and fluffy, with balanced notes of orange and ginger. I’d be happy to get a bowl of this broccoli soup at a restaurant, yet its main ingredient usually winds up in the trash! You can make it in […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Sauce, Side dish, Something for Nothing Tagged With: broccoli, cashews, ginger, gluten-free, orange juice, oranges, soup, vegan

Homemade Syrup from Cherry Pits or Peach Pits!

July 21, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

jars of cherry-pit and peach-pit syrup

Here’s how to make homemade syrup using peach pits or cherry pits that tastes like ripe fruit and almonds and costs 5 cents a serving, organic!

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe, Sauce, Something for Nothing Tagged With: cherries, peaches, summer, syrup

Candied Orange Peel

September 14, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

Candied orange peels on a blue plate

Turn peels from expensive organic oranges into a wide range of treats, from raisin substitutes to a gourmet candy. Chop up candied orange peels to sprinkle over black beans or greens to add color and sweetness. Dip the ends in melted chocolate for holiday gift-giving. Prep time: 20 minutes. Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Snack, Something for Nothing

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