It has been a week since I visited, so much to say so little time.
Today I’m giving you a recipe.
Food
Since last week, we have had a Taco Night, an Arroz Gandules
(aka pigeon and rice) Night, a Chicken Soup Night and a Fried Chicken Night.
Our desserts are usually simple. It's hot in the city right now (NYC), so
I like to finish with fresh fruit, cookies or brownies. All are very
inexpensive and quick meals. Quick as in under an hour and with Taco
Night under 30 minutes! I bake during the coolest part of the day and
make enough for a few days. My favorite
part is they all make yummy leftovers.
Taco Night
1 pound chopped meat (beef, chicken or turkey) or
beans
1 onion (sauteed
with chopped meat/beans)
1
box of Taco Kit (Bought on sale at Food Basic, Aldi’s, BJ’s or Costco, with a
coupon. It comes with salsa and
seasonings.)
Rice
(2 cups uncooked)
Your
sides of choice
Lettuce
Cheese
(Always buy the biggest block your family can eat in 2 weeks. It’s cheaper.)
Shredded
Carrots (It’s a sneaky way to get your kids to eat vegetables)
Guacamole
(Simple – mashed Avocado, crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, splash of lime to taste)
Etc.
This recipe should feed a family of four
with leftovers for lunch the next day.
Tell your teenage boy to eat more rice and shredded carrots not
meat.
“Leftovers for Lunch!”
Of course! My husband goes to work every day and unless
he forgets he takes his lunch. I am
usually home by early afternoon, so I fix a little something when I get
in. Leftovers saves us $7.00 a day, $35
a week or $175 a month. I don’t know
about you, but around here every penny counts. There is an occasional splurge,
but rarely.
Making a little extra for lunch is a
frugal Urbanista must. That way you don’t
feel guilty eating out on date night.
What’s date night you ask? Tune
in tomorrow.
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