Anyone who as traveled to the Southwest has seen the strange and unique cactus that is known as the prickly pear. At certain times of year, this plant sprouts brilliant magenta berries which are used to make everything from jelly, to flavored teas to prickly pear margaritas.
Ethnic Recipes and Ingredients
Thai Food Round Up: Simple Recipes for the Shoestring Chef
One of our favorite types of cuisine is Thai. In fact, it’s one of the few types of food that routinely tempted us to eat out more than we would have otherwise budgeted for. While we’re committed to financial discipline as we rebuild savings after the flood losses, we really wanted to find a way […]
Chinese Green Beans and Pork in a Garlic Chile Sauce
This is similar to a Thai dish we enjoy quite often. Its seasonings are slightly different of course, giving it the Chinese flavor required. Because the protein in this dish is used so sparingly, it definitely saves you some meat money on your grocery bill. The recipe as a whole is low on ingredients, making […]