Mujadarrah

The lentil – a tiny nutritional bombshell that’s ready to absorb and compliment whichever flavors you have on hand. This dish incorporates one of my favorite things – caramelized onions – and doesn’t disappoint. . . . → Read More: Mujadarrah

Fried Rice

Good With: Asian-flavored meat dishes, alone, soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cost: About 30ยข per serving
Adapted from a recipe at Healthy Delicious

Nothing cures a hangover quite like greasy take out – we all know that. A good, shiny, slightly salty fried rice dish takes the edge off almost as well as those . . . → Read More: Fried Rice

Easy Spicy Salsa

Good With: Chips, Grilled Chicken, Hispanic cuisine,
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Cost: $2.75 for 2 cups

It’s easy to go down to the store and spend $3.99 (or more) on a jar of salsa, But it’s just as easy as well as cheaper and more fun to make your own. Oh, and it creates less waste and . . . → Read More: Easy Spicy Salsa

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