For a long time, I thought that caramelized onions were just a fancy way of saying "onions that have been cooked so that they are brown".  Which is sort of close.  The difference between fried onions and caramelized onions is a bit of sugar. Caramelizing onions is really … [Read more...]

They're a cheap and easy side dish.  They're warm and cozy and delicious.  And they pair well with pretty much any protein and any veggie.  What are they?  Mashed potatoes. Making mashed potatoes is actually really easy, and they turn out great every time! First, wash … [Read more...]

Beans are one of a frugal foodie's favorites, because they're cheap, easy, and full of fiber and protein to keep you going.  And when the cans of beans are on sale, you can find them for less than $1 each.  But cooking dry beans will stretch that dollar even further: 1 … [Read more...]

Did you know that there are over 40,000 types of rice?  (Google told me that).  I can't even imagine trying to uncover the differences between all of those.  Instead, today we are focusing on two of the most common: white rice and brown rice.  When you're just learning basic … [Read more...]

Confession: I am not a big fan of yogurt.  I know it's a healthy source of good bacteria, but I just don't like the tang by itself.  But I've found a way to get those benefits and enjoy a yummy treat: smoothies! Just like how easy it is to make oatmeal, making smoothies is … [Read more...]