I've always been thrifty, it's always been my philosophy. Having more than you need and wastefulness are just wrong in my eyes. I don't desire fancy things, I am easy to please. Sounds like I'm trying to sell myself, ha-ha, but I'm happily married, thank you ;o)
Beans & rice, beans & rice, beans & rice.... while I like beans & rice, they do get boring. A thrifty new food love for me is mushrooms. They are often on sale because they are so perishable, are a good source of protein and can be turned into some fantastic comfort food. Pour it over pasta or rice, slather it atop biscuits or toast, use it as a base for a veggie stew or pot pie... yum, yum.
Here's a nice simple recipe, just the way I like it. I'm a bit lazy when it comes to cooking... can't stand a whole slew of ingredients & procedures. Too much to buy and to clean-up :o) ~~
Slice, half, or chop an 8 oz. package of button mushrooms. Sauté/simmer, covered, over low to medium heat with a dollop of margarine (amount depends on how rich you want the gravy) and a couple tablespoons of water, until mushrooms have shrunk and juices have come out. Add 2 cups of liquid to the pan. This could be water, vegetable broth or "milk". I like half plain soymilk and half water. Bring all this to a low simmer. In a cup, make a creamy paste with 4 T. flour & just enough water to do the job. Whisk this into the gravy, simmer & stir until thickened. Add seasonings to suit your taste and the type of liquid you used. If using water, you may need more spunk, but commercial broth may need less. For me, I like a bit of salt and dried garlic.
We're expecting a bit of snow in my area and I think I'll whip this up to have with some noodles tonight. A nice movie, slippers, and a blanket with my little doggie on my lap sounds like a wonderful way to end the week :o)
Happy, happy to you!
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