pasta with artichokes and peas

Wednesdays are Italian/Pasta Night

Summer and spring elicit such an abundance of fresh vegetables that a simple pasta dish is an absolute must. This dish has artichokes, lemon, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and pasta. It was fresh, and refreshing and delicious. You can almost taste summer in the dish itself. With simply few ingredients, cooking is also a breeze and quick - fabulous for warm summer nights when being in the kitchen is the last thing on your over-heated mind. 

The kids liked this, too. Too simple not to, really.

Cost Breakdown:

artichokes: $3

sun-tomatoes: $1

parsley and lemon: $.50

pasta: $3

peas: $2

wine: $.50

Total to feed a family of 5:

$10.00 

Pasta with Artichokes and Peas Recipe

breakfast burritos

Mikel is the cook for lunch. He chose Breakfast Burritos. Super simple to make: soft tofu, pan sauteed with some onions, and then simmer, covered, (important! makes it taste better) with turmeric (color), nutritional yeast (flavor and B12), black salt (flavor), and some ground pepper. To accompany the burritos, some refried beans and Daiya on whole wheat, regular or chile tortillas.

Easy, quick, nutritious and flavorful. Have some salsa handy or guacamole to make it even tastier.

Cost breakdown:

tofu: $2

beans: $2

tortilla: $2

Daiya: $2

onions, garlic, nutritional yeast, spices: $2

Total to make 9 burritos:

$10.00