Being vegan doesn’t mean being expensive. If you read our recent “Trader Joe’s 5 for $20” challenge we did with Power to the Veg last month, you saw us make delicious dinners on a budget of $20. Following a recent Buzzfeed article by Spoon University, we purchased basic, mostly whole food ingredients and we made themRead more
Fridays really should be a “no fuss” lead into the weekend. However, a lot of us don’t feel that “relief” into well into the day (usually at the 5 side of 9-to-5). So, it’s nice to come home, unwind and have a simple dinner cooked and ready in less than 20 minutes, like this VegetarianRead more
It’s Thursday night, and we’re feeling all right? Why? Because after a hectic day at work and crazy stormy weather, we enjoyed a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean take on the classic “Soup and Sandwich.” That brings us to Dinner #4 in our Trader Joe’s “5 for $20” challenge: Roasted Carrot Soup with Caramelized Onion & Hummus Sandwich. IfRead more
“Where do you get your protein?” From Trader Joe’s, DUH!?!?! We’re coming to the end of Wednesday, Day 3 or Dinner 3 of our “5 for $20″ challenge, thanks to Spoon University’s article on Buzzfeed. When a recipe has “Protein-Packed” in the title, it has to deliver. This one, Protein-Packed Vegan Sweet Potato, Kale, andRead more
If you caught yesterday’s post, then you know we’re doing a challenge with Power to the Veg on Facebook to make 5 dinners for 2 for $20 in groceries from Trader Joe’s. Thanks to Spoon University and Buzzfeed, we’re already set with recipes. For Dinner #2, we have Loaded Veggie Pesto Pizza (click the linkRead more