A good friend of mine introduced me to this concept. Use scraps to create something amazing in the form of a Mexican Soup. So each time I make it, I make it a little bit different. I will share with you my staples. Sorry there isn't an actual recipe.
- Beans- I like the mixes. I buy the beans in bulk and they cost around $2-$3 for a ton of organic beans. You can also just use pinto, black, etc.
- Rotel Tomatoes. Buying canned tomatoes over fresh actually increases the lycopene absorption by 2 or 3 times win-win when they're not in season. You can also use just canned tomatoes & green chilies.
- Corn
- Chicken bouillon, or stock (in lieu of water)
- Seasonings… salt/pepper/taco seasoning/etc.
Added Bonus items:
Onions
Peppers (this last time I used green bell peppers)
Cilantro
Green Beans
Carrots
Green Onions
(really, anything!!)
Topping must haves:
Avocado
Sour Cream
Cheese
This last go around I made enough for dinner that night, lunch for my husband, me, my Mom (who was over to help watch D while I unpacked some), and enough to freeze and save for dinner & lunches when I reheat it again. Of course Deacon will eat from it all of those times too. So for fun, I will break it down:
Beans: $2.50
Rotel Tomatoes: $3.00
Corn: $.50
Green Pepper: $.75
Avocado (2): $2.00
Sour Cream: ~$1.50
Cheese: ~$2.00
Total: $12.25
Total Meals: 13
Total Cost Per Person/Per Meal (for the COMPLETE meal): $0.94 (gotta love it!)
You have an awesome blog :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! I think I'll pass it onto my hubby, the cook in our house!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say a quick "hello," as well as a big thanks. I stumbled upon your YT channel somehow and then onto the cloth diaper channel, so I appreciate all of the info and love watching your videos.
Also, I just wanted to encourage you not to get discouraged by the TTC wait. You mentioned in your video that everything has a proper time, and we recently welcomed our sweet little miracle baby after a 3 1/2 year struggle to become (and stay) pregnant. The wait was at times torture, but today I am so very thankful for the journey and mostly for the end result...the timing was absolutely right!
Looking forward to reading/watching more! Lots of luck, hoping that this month is your month!!
Christina
The Subfertile Frugalista
http://subfertilefrugalista.blogspot.com
Jeni!
ReplyDeletei follow you on you tube and i believe we are facebook friends also! so glad you have joined the blogging community.
I wish you all the very best of luck especially with regards to a new little addidtion to your cute family : )
My son is now 16 months old i can not believe it!
Check out my blog and please follow if you are even slightly interested lol : )
Take care honey x