Weeknight Tagine

Tagines are moroccan stews that are packed with flavor, thanks to the vibrant combination of exotic North African spices. This recipe is also sans butter and cream, utilizes high-quality, affordable proteins, and puts fresh meat and veggies at the forefront, as opposed to processed starches or sugary ingredients. Classic tagines often use delicious (but pricier)

Savory, Pantry-Friendly Grain Bowls

I’m a huge fan of “pantry” meals, which means easy-to-adapt (but still delicious!) meals that can be made using a lot of basic, accessible, affordable, and often shelf-stable ingredients, and then jazzed up and adjusted to make use of whatever happens to be in your particular pantry. These breakfast bowls take cheap, humdrum oatmeal and

Curried “Gazsquashpo”

This gazpacho-inspired, refreshingly chilled soup gives you your dose of fresh veggies, while also utilizing cheap, easy-to-find ingredients that keep well (liked dried curry powder and butternut squash). That means stocking up during sales at the market and storing in your pantry for quick, convenient, unplanned meals is a breeze! Ingredients 1 butternut squash (or