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Vegetarian Chili

This classic chili is an easy and delicious weeknight dish to serve up.  I love how affordable and filling this recipe is.  If you are a vegetarian or just want to reduce your meat in-take this chili is perfect.  It may be lacking beef but it’s not lacking in flavor.  The cocoa powder, adds depth [...]



Ava’s Favorite Beans and Rice

Last night when I got home Ava was just tickled to death.  She had finally received a SNUGGIE!! She has been longing for one for almost a year now.  Every time we would go into Kroger she would beg to get a kids snuggie.  Every time I refused.  “What a gimmick Ava…you have cozy blankets [...]



Veggie Stew

This stew is my all time favorite.  The combination of  beans and potatoes lend such a wonderful creamy texture. Plus, the addition of fresh veggies don’t make you feel so bad about having two starches in the same soup!   I’m a frugal person.  A strong believer that brand name foods are not always better [...]