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Just made this for dinner tonight and had to share - it turned out so well!

Chicken Sauerkraut Stew

1 Tbsp cooking oil

1 C frozen diced onion

1 C sauerkraut, rinsed (homemade if possible)

1 C cooked chicken

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can of water

Heat oil. Sizzle onion and sauerkraut. Add chicken, soup and water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve over starch of choice.

Makes 4 servings of about 1 C each.

Made this for supper tonight. It was simple and tasty, so I wrote it down. If the directions seem overwritten, I was thinking of folks who might be new to cooking, so I was trying to avoid taking any knowledge for granted.

Coconut Lentil Soup

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 C frozen diced onion

1 C frozen chopped kale

1 Tbsp sweet paprika (or more to taste)

1/2 Tbsp boullion powder

1/2 tsp each garlic powder, salt

3 C rinsed red split lentils

1 can full-fat coconut milk

1 L (4 C) broth

2 C water

1/2 Tbsp each lime juice, soy sauce

Before you start, grab all your ingredients and measuring devices. Rinse the lentils and have containers of broth and coconut milk open.

Grab a medium-large pot. If you're not sure your pot is the right size, measure by filling with water. Either fill your measuring jug and pour in until it's full, or fill the pot and pour out into the jug until it's empty. You're looking for a total capacity of at least 12 C or 3L/qts. If one seems really close to capacity, but you've got one a step bigger, use the bigger one.

Put the pot on a burner on the stove and turn the heat up to high. Add the oil and wait a minute or so before adding the onion and kale. Once it starts making sizzling noises, let it cook, stirring it gently, for 2-3 minutes.

Add the paprika, boullion powder, garlic powder and salt. Let that sizzle for another 30 seconds.

Add in the lentils, the coconut milk, broth and water, and give it all a good stir. Turn the heat down to about 2/10 or 'low', and pop the lid on.

Check after about 5 minutes to make sure you've got the right temperature. You want a few gentle bubbles breaking the surface when you lift the lid. If it's bubbling more than that, turn the temp down a notch and give it a stir before putting the lid back on. If it's already on the lowest temperature and bubbling a lot, leave the lid off, and give it a stir to release some of the heat. If it's not bubbling at all, creep up the heat half a notch, slap on the lid, and check in another 5 minutes. Ideally, you want it to simmer at that rate for 10-15 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and have kind of lost their shape. The handy thing about this recipe is that it's very forgiving to a bit of overcooking.

Turn off the heat and/or remove from the burner. Finish seasoning by adding lime juice and soy sauce, stirring and tasting. This is also the time to decide if you want or need to add more of any seasoning. Before adding more salt, try a bit more lime juice (or other acid) and taste it again. If it still lacks salt after that, go for it. You can also adjust seasoning by the serving, using salt, pepper, hot sauce, etc.

Makes 4 big bowls or 6 smaller ones.

I have 10 bags of egg noodles, 20 cans of tomato soup and more chicken noodle soup than I really want. Anyone have any good ideas on what I can cook with these items? I don't like chicken noodle soup and I am not a big fan of egg noodles but that is what I have the most of right now.

Living at home i've relied heavily on meat in order to hit my protein goals, but I'm moving in with a girl who's pescetarian, and I'm worried about hitting protein goals because seafood (besides canned tuna of course) is outside the budget as a college student and she can't stand even smelling beef, and do it's just easier to make my meals her meals. she ate a lot of tofu and chickpeas in the past, so I would like to cater to that preference, maybe just some quick lunches or breakfasts to keep us full until dinner, thanks!

I’m looking for cheap meals for rice and beans, and for pasta meals. Please I’m looking for meals for the week.

Due to the price, I don't eat a lot of beef, but when I'm craving some, I grab a hunk of beef heart. Strongly flavoured meats of any kind are not my bag - especially organ meats - but heart is different. Like the other 'typical' meats we buy, the heart is mostly muscle, with a bit of fat and connective tissue. And beef heart, aside from being cheap, is just about the best thing for nice, tender slices, perfect for sandwiches, stroganoff, or tossing on a bowl of rice.

My method uses an electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) for speedy results, but the main takeaway must be that heart needs a stew or braise-type preparation to adequately tenderize and break down connective tissue. I like to prepare mine relatively plain for use in other dishes. I also use a heart portion, because that's how my grocer sells it. Look for one that's mostly 'meat', with little fat or other stuff, especially the first few times.

Step 1: Liberally season the surface of the meat with salt, and any other seasoning of your choice, approximately 1 tsp per pound. Let this sit for 30-45 minutes.

Step 2: Mix 1/2 C hot water with 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 C diced onion (frozen or fresh). Pour into the pot of your pressure cooker. Pop the heart on top, close the lid and seal it. Set it to pressure cook on low for 1.5 hours (90 minutes). Walk away.

Step 3: When the buzzer goes off, turn off the cooker. Release pressure as you see fit. I usually just leave it alone until the button goes down. Remove the meat, trim and slice. Store in a container in the fridge, preferably along with the cooking liquid.

Happy cooking!

I am trying to do a super healthy and cheap month without losing taste as much - Can someone provide me the cheapest solutions preferably high on protein so I can create a menu for a month

Following Helene, I received a lot of food donations from family and work. I ended up with a buttload of canned tuna, chicken and salmon. While I'm super appreciative, it's not the most appetizing on it its own. What's the best way to jazz it up, and make me forget it's from a can?

Looking for super cheap every day dinner plans/meals that coincide with a $75/wk (about $300/mo) grocery budget.

Basically what should I get at the beginning of one week, that will help in making dinners for the entire week for $75 altogether? 2 adults and a 5 year old included.

Hi! I'm a first time poster, long time lurker 👀 haha. I'm curious how fellow home cooks (especially those who feel like beginners in the kitchen!) generally cook at home & wished they had more help with.

What part of cooking would you love more help with?

Are there certain types of recipes (meal prepping, repurposing leftovers, 30 min meals, one-pot dinners, etc) that would make cooking feel easier?

What's one cooking skill you wish you could learn to make time in the kitchen more enjoyable?

Who are your fave bloggers/YouTubers & what do you love about their content?