Appetizers / side

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes (+ cooling time for potato) Servings: 6-8 Cost per serving: 44¢ Storage: 3 days in the fridge. Kitchen tools: Colander, large pot, cutting board, sharp knife, measuring cups and spoons, large

This Rice and Lentil Salad, a main course or a quick lunch, at less than a dollar per serving!   Servings: 5 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Cost per serving: 99¢ Storage: 3 days in the fridge. Can’t be frozen. Kitchen

Who said that tuna was the only fish to eat in salads or sandwiches? This Salmon Spread will renew your lunches and snacks!   Servings: 2 sandwiches or 4 snacks (about 1¼ cups) Preparation time: 10 minutes Cost per serving: $1.62 per sandwich or

For a different snack or a lunch, this Tofu Spread will delight everyone, young and old. Quick to prepare, it is also more economical than the commercial version.   Servings: 4 sandwich fillings or 8 if served as a dip (about 4½ cups) Preparation

Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 60 minutes Servings: 12 Cost per serving: 34¢ Storage: 3 days in the fridge. Can be frozen. Kitchen tools: Large pot, cutting board, sharp knife, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon, ladle. This