Many of us grew up in "meat and potatoes" homes but we are looking for more inexpensive options as we attempt to feed our families. It is important to remember that there are many valid meat substitutes that can provide all of the nutrition of meat without all of the fat. Let us explore some affordable meatless meals options that will help you save money on groceries by serving your family meatless meals. Minestrone soup A hearty minestrone soup with a salad and fresh bread is a hearty and … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Valentines Day Dinner Ideas
Making Valentine's Day fun with the family at home saves money and creates great memories. My kids love pasta and having breakfast for dinner, so I've included a great round-up of Vegetarian ideas that my kids would love. I am so grateful for a family to love and that loves me. Creating memories with the family is very important. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, … [Read more...]
Cheap and Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meal Ideas
Try these cheap and easy vegan meal ideas that are tasty and easy on the wallet. Vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike will enjoy these recipes. Fake meats and soy products can be expensive and many vegetarian recipes call for pricey and hard-to-find ingredients. It is nice to have simple and affordable recipes on hand that will satisfy one’s palette and budget. These vegetarian and vegan recipes are easy to make, delicious, and will please even picky eaters. Easy Vegetarian and … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Low Carb Recipes
It can be challenging for vegetarians to follow low carb diets due to the focus on the meat of many of these eating plans. However, meat is not the only source of protein, and vegetarians can easily tweak recipes to meet their dietary needs. These recipes can be made for one or for many, so the amount of ingredients has been left vague. These are easy vegetarian low carb meals; the recipes are based on common sense, so they allow for creativity and can be changed to fit the chef’s … [Read more...]
Stocking a Vegetarian Pantry
Vegetarians rely heavily on the availability of fresh vegetables to make the filling, well-rounded meals. Soy products, eggs, and cheese are also important parts of a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. While soy, dairy, and vegetables may be the stars of the show, a well-stocked pantry full of grains, legumes, and other basic vegetarian pantry staples will help vegetarian cooks whip up healthy meals in a flash. Basic Staples for Every Cook These basic cooking elements are important to keep on … [Read more...]
A Vegetarian Thanksgiving Guide
If you are a vegetarian then you will likely be familiar with the fact that traditionally, Thanksgiving is a holiday that does not cater to your kind. Thanksgiving is the time of year where turkey is a traditional meal. If you are looking to get the most out of the Thanksgiving holiday season without having to succumb to the apparent “necessity” of eating animals, there are countless ways that you can join in on the festivities and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday while still maintaining your … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Delicious Black Bean Meatloaf Recipe
This post was sponsored by S&W Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. In our family, as I've mentioned before, we are pescatarian. We eat fish occasionally. But, our regular day to day meal plan includes pasta, rice, tortillas, vegetables, and beans. My husband sometimes makes black beans from scratch in our crock pot, but that takes more time than we usually have. I am so so thankful that we can get Organic … [Read more...]
