Sometimes slaving over the stove for hours just doesn’t sound like much fun. Bust out the crockpot and have dinner ready to go when the family comes bursting through the door with cries of “I’m hungry!” Check out these recipes to get started.
Quinoa is an ancient grain high in protein and fiber. With hardly any flavor or taste, it can be used in a multitude of ways within a meal plan. It can be eaten cooked, steamed, or raw.
Skip the extra step of having to slave over the stove and save yourself some time with three easy slow cooker recipes. The kids will love these meals. They might even love you more if you took them to the pool with all the time you’re going to save.
Compared to its cruciferous cousins, red cabbage often takes a backseat. Years of pickling and over-boiling have left a bad taste in many a mouth. Chock full of vitamins A, C, E and fiber, red cabbage is a vibrant addition to salads.
Scenario A: It’s hours before your guests are set to arrive and there’s no time to get to the commissary. Scenario B: You are a contractor, retiree or one of Stripes’ readers without an ID card and thus you do all your shopping on the local economy anyway.
