The great thing about potstickers is how versatile they are! The recipe provided calls for pork, tofu, mushrooms, and spinach, but you can use pretty much anything you think would taste good. (This is also an excellent way to use up vegetables before they go bad.)
Potstickers
02 October, 2014
27 September, 2014
Eclectic Home: Bulk Hamburger Storage
Being pressed for cash means trying to find innovative ways to save money. While I know that buying hamburger in bulk is often cheaper than buying it one pound at a time, I stuck with buying small amounts frequently for far too long. It was better, I reasoned. If I bought more meat I would have to thaw it all at the same time, and then try to use it all up or re-freeze the leftovers (which isn't very good for the meat). I could separate it into different freezer bags, but freezer bags are expensive and I don't want to waste them.
I finally figured out a way to store hamburger without very much waste. And you can re-use your freezer bags, meaning less money is spent on pricey bags!
Instructions:
1. Separate hamburger. I usually separate mine into half-pound balls because that's easiest for me (also because my hands are kind of small and that's how much meat will fit in them).
2. Put each ball of hamburger in its own individual sandwich bag. I paid $1 for a box of 200 of these sandwich bags--much easier and cheaper than freezer bags!
3. Put each sandwich bag into a freezer bag. Mine hold nine half-pound hamburger balls.
4. Label your bag, if you want to. Pop it in the freezer.
5. When you need to thaw your hamburger, remove the appropriate number of sandwich bags and thaw!
This can also be used for chicken, pork, fish, or just about anything else!
I finally figured out a way to store hamburger without very much waste. And you can re-use your freezer bags, meaning less money is spent on pricey bags!
Instructions:
1. Separate hamburger. I usually separate mine into half-pound balls because that's easiest for me (also because my hands are kind of small and that's how much meat will fit in them).
2. Put each ball of hamburger in its own individual sandwich bag. I paid $1 for a box of 200 of these sandwich bags--much easier and cheaper than freezer bags!
3. Put each sandwich bag into a freezer bag. Mine hold nine half-pound hamburger balls.
4. Label your bag, if you want to. Pop it in the freezer.
5. When you need to thaw your hamburger, remove the appropriate number of sandwich bags and thaw!
This can also be used for chicken, pork, fish, or just about anything else!
16 September, 2014
05 September, 2014
24 August, 2014
Eclectic Food: Za'atar Green Beans
Za'atar green beans are really delicious, and pretty easy to make! Be sure to keep a good eye when roasting your green beans; it may take longer or shorter to cook, depending on your oven.
Za'atar Green Beans
Ingredients:
1 lb of raw green beans
Olive oil
Thyme
Oregano
Cumin
Sesame seeds
Salt
Directions:
1. Trim green beans. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with spices.
2. Bake at 425 F for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Za'atar Green Beans
Ingredients:
1 lb of raw green beans
Olive oil
Thyme
Oregano
Cumin
Sesame seeds
Salt
Directions:
1. Trim green beans. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with spices.
2. Bake at 425 F for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
18 August, 2014
Eclectic Food: Goulash
Goulash is delicious, easy, and pretty cheap to make! My favorite recipe includes onions and celery, but you can use pretty much any veggie you think would taste good.
Goulash
Goulash
03 August, 2014
Eclectic Food: Daal
Daal is a really delicious Indian soup, and is really easy to make! The secret is to use red lentils (they're actually orange in color), which cook up faster than other lentils.
Daal
Daal
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