Here’s a very delicious vegetarian dish for a change. It is very affordable and can be made in less than 30 minutes. This is what you are going to need: 1- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chick peas) 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 small zucchini, diced 1 small [...]

Baked beans are such a great side dish for barbecues! When I make them I generally start from absolute scratch by soaking my beans overnight. However, I sometimes just go the faster route and use canned beans. When I do use canned beans I make sure I drain them and rinse them off [...]

I normally do not use canned food but I will make some exceptions as in the case of some beans. I find that going through the whole soaking over night process is not always necessary. This salad uses canned garbanzo(chick peas) and red kidney beans. It is very easy and quick to make [...]

This is a copy of my cook book called “The Fugal Chef Cooks for Four”. This book presents 26 weeks of unrepeated frugal menus, grocery lists and recipes. All recipes are for 4 people and cost and average of $10. Healthy, easy, delicious, frugal food! All for $9.97! It is an e-book [...]

Here is another version of vegetarian lentil stew. I used grated carrots to sweeten it and they turned out delicious! Lentils are a great substitute for red meat because they are an excellent source of protein. They are also full of fiber, high in vitamin B (specially B3), iron, calcium and zinc. You [...]

I think Crock-pots are a must have in any kitchen! They are so convenient and great to use! Nothing better than getting home and having dinner ready to serve. This recipe is super easy and super healthy! You do not need to soak the beans as they will cook for 8 hours on high and will [...]