We got a new kitchen toy, the Phillips TurboStar Air Fryer! After a “warmup” with biscuits, home fries, and bacon, I was ready to to go big! These peppers are smoky, have a beautiful char, and a kid-friendly filling. A good tofu crumble: Morningstar farms grillers crumbles A good non-dairy cheese substitute: Cheddar Cutting Board…
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How to make a budget
In the previous Feed and Fire post, we discussed how making a budget can increase your household profit margin. In this post, we will go into detail about how to start budgeting and how to measure success in 4 easy steps. So, let’s get started! Step 1: Review Set aside 1-2 h to look back…
Too-Easy Crockpot Chicken
This chicken is too easy. Like, so easy it should be a crime! This is a great whole chicken recipe, which I love because it tends to be cheaper per pound. It takes 3-4.5 h on high depending on the size of your chicken. It’s best to be made on a weekend when you’ll be…
Mediterranean lamb meatballs + tzatziki sauce
Here at Feed and Fire we’re obsessed with easy indulgence. Combine that with a freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and versatile recipe and this family is in heaven. Today’s dinner makes a whopping 8 adult servings (4 meatballs per serving). We often make meatballs from beef or turkey and freeze them for days when you need a quick…
Using a budget to grow wealth
Increasing household net income Think of your household as a for-profit entity. Now, try to consider what that entity’s income statement might look like. You can calculate your “net income” during any given time period by finding the difference between revenues (i.e., the income you generate by selling your labor to your employer) and expenses…
The ABC’s of FIRE: Authenticity, Balance, and Confidence
The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement is gaining traction among the new generation of young people entering the workforce. The promise of not having to depend on a paycheck and enjoying retirement far earlier than our parents’ generation seems unreal! But how exactly do you amass enough wealth to quit your day job at…
Gourmet spinach-stuffed shells
Stuffed shells…the ultimate comfort food. I made this on an afternoon I wasn’t working and instructed my family to simply pop it in the oven 30 min before dinner time. Here’s the super simple recipe. Ingredients: Pasta/filling: 1 box of large shells 2 c shredded mozarella 15 oz ricotta cheese 1 c grated parmesean 1…
Instant Pot Vegan Korma
Onion paste 1 medium onion 1/3 c cashews soaked in water for 30 min, drain 2 inches Ginger 4 cloves Garlic Veggie ingredients 1 packet of Shaan Korma seasoning 1 14-oz can tomato sauce 114-oz can coconut milk 2-3 cubed potatoes 1 head cauliflower broken into florets 1 c frozen peas 3 large carrots chopped…
30 min BBQ chicken sandwiches
This instant pot WONDER takes 10 minutes of actual work and about 30 min from start to finish. It is an IDEAL meal for when you forgot to cook or plan haha. Ingredients Chicken 2-3 lb of chicken (I buy huge chicken breasts at Sams and each breast is about 0.75-1 lb) 1 c BBQ…
Help! I can’t get groceries delivered for 2 weeks!
As we continue in lockdown, if you can afford grocery delivery–because, let’s face it, the fees and tips can get pricey– I know you’ve seen the wait times. The first delivery date at a store near me had a delivery date 5 days in the future when I really needed milk for my kids. The…
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