Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans and Rice)

The pairing up of beans with rice is a timeless combination in many different cuisines. Not only do they form a protein-packed duo when put together, but they taste great, too. Moros y Cristianos is a fun dish because of the implied historical references found in its name. It means “Moors and Christians” in Spanish. …

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Review of Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza Vegetale Frozen Vegetable Pizza

Frozen pizzas with only vegetables are generally few and far between. Of course, all of Amy’s pizzas are that way, and some are even vegan. Outside of natural food stores, though, most grocery stores only have enough space to carry a few of their varieties. A couple of other examples stand out in mind: Newman’s …

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Top 10 Ways To Lower Your Grocery Bill

Lowering your grocery bill may be easier than you think! There are many things you can do, both small and a bit more involved, that will help you spend less when grocery shopping. There’s no doubt that you can quickly spend a fortune at the grocery store. Food is expensive enough as it is, but …

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Quick Black Beans and Stewed Tomatoes

Sometimes you just want to open a can of beans and have something quick with dinner. That thought inspired this recipe. I had these with fried plantains for a complete meal. Stewed tomatoes give you a shortcut. They already have onions, green peppers, and celery, so there’s no need to cook up some onions before …

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Why You Should Not Go Grocery Shopping When You’re Hungry

I’m about to go to the grocery store. I have a list—always longer than I’d like—of different items to get for a few recipes I want to develop and others I want to try and review. It makes for a long evening of cooking, but I couldn’t be happier. Here’s the problem. I take public …

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