Menu Plan Monday: Week of Feb. 15
Happy “Clean” Monday! This week my menu shifts to reflect the observance of Lent. The challenge for my family is to create Lenten meals that are also grain-free and low in carbs, as per our dietary restrictions. Read the rest of this entry »
Thursday’s Thrifty Meals on Friday: 5- Layer Dip
This week’s thrifty menu from New Seasons is packed with such flavor that you’ll never believe it’s vegan! Full of veggies and GAPS-friendly ingredients but light on the budget, you can enjoy this simple meal on a Friday or Saturday night!
Grain-Free, Lenten Menu Plan
Another Lenten menu this week, with some ambitious creations, like “lentil sloppy joes“. You can imagine my elation when I realized last week that lentils are allowed on the GAPS diet! Read the rest of this entry »
Low Carb and Lenten: Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Since we are in Lent, for the next 6 weeks I’m going to devote Tuesday’s 5 Dollar Dinners posts to thrifty, low-carb meals that are also Lenten. This exotic, yet simple salad was so delicious that it was hard to believe it was really fast-friendly! Read the rest of this entry »
Menu Plan Monday: Fridge & Pantry Cleanout
This week is considered “clean week” for Orthodox Christians. Strictly speaking, the Orthodox abstain from meat, dairy, eggs, and fish for the next 40 days in observance of Lent. Seafood with no backbone is allowed throughout, such as mussels, shrimp, oysters, calamari. Since these are very nutrient dense, this is good news for fasting. Unfortunately, for those of us who don’t live in the Mediterranean, these can be a bit pricey. The challenge this week is to not only use what I have and clean out my fridge & pantry, but to also keep things nutrient-dense and low-cost. Read the rest of this entry »
