Orange Fennel Rice Salad

Juicy navel oranges team up with crunchy fennel, slivered almonds, and brown rice to make this salad a standout addition to a meal, or a great portable lunch on the go. The addition of fresh mint keeps this mid-winter salad bright.  Use your best olive oil and freshly ground black pepper to add other layers…

Cinnamon Crumb Cake

This old timey crumb cake is uber easy, delicious, and time tested. It is a treat that you can whip up fast, and enjoy for dessert, or even as a brunch coffee cake.  It’s college student friendly, as the short ingredient list is inexpensive and the cake feeds a party.  It’s a great late night…

Chocolate Chip Cookies

An all-American classic – Chocolate Chip Cookies.  These are soft in the middle and crunchy on the edges. I make mine with lots of California walnuts, and Guittard semi-sweet chocolate chips.  A tip for best texture is to watch them carefully at the end of the baking time.  You want them to be golden on…

Granola

Granola made at home is surprisingly easy, and in my experience, better tasting and less expensive than anything you can purchase.  This is a classic granola, rich with cinnamon and crunchy with sliced almonds. Granola 8 cups (28 oz) rolled whole oats 3 cups (11oz) sliced raw almonds 2 heaping TB ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp….

Spicy Tofu Crumbles

Calling all frugalista foodies:  here is a simple, adaptable recipe to help you spice up your menu. And for all you vegans, vegetarians, and carnivores alike — take heart:  these toothsome crumbles have flavor.  The key?  your freezer and liberal use of seasoning.  Use these crumbles in tacos, in a salad, in place of ground…

Beans and Rice

Look no further for a tasty, inexpensive, nutritious, easy-to-make meal than Beans and Rice. So — does this qualify as a recipe?  Sort of.  Think of it as an outline for the ultimate frugal meal – a delicious time-tested combo of creamy pinto beans with nutty brown rice, with a few toppings for flavor and…