Tag: freezer

Two-Ingredient Almond Mango Ice Cream (Vegan)

Two-Ingredient Almond Mango Ice Cream (Vegan)

Scooped Two-Ingredient Almond Mango Ice Cream from top up close

I was driving home from work this week and craving a sweet frozen treat. I knew I wanted something light and quick when the idea to make a five-minute nice cream hit me.

With a half opened carton of almond milk in the fridge and a bag of mango chunks in the freezer, I had all of the ingredients I needed.

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Pea-Pesto Ricotta Ravioli

Pea-Pesto Ricotta Ravioli

Marjoram Pea Pesto Ricotta Ravioli on plate from angle

I know I just admitted that I try not to eat pasta, but every now and then I make exceptions, like this Pea-Pesto Ricotta Ravioli. I jazzed up some basic ravioli pasta and the result was delicious and easy.

In a few minutes with three basic components, ravioli, pesto, and cheese, I plated a nice-looking dinner.

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Protein-Packed Red Lentil Pasta with Marinara

Protein-Packed Red Lentil Pasta with Marinara

Finished Protein-Packed Red Lentil Pasta with Marinara, Brussel Sprouts, and Caramelized Onions in two bowls

When I was grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s this week, I discovered Trader Giotto’s Organic Red Lentil Sedanini and my mind was blown. Lentils in the form of pasta! I was even more excited because I’ve been trying to eat healthier. Specifically, I made a deal with myself to avoid pasta. This discovery gave me hope that I could satisfy my pasta craving in a healthy way.

I needed to try it for myself. I looked in my pantry and freezer and found marinara, caramelized onions, and brussel sprouts. The result was delectable and guilt-free.

This protein-packed red lentil pasta with marinara, brussel sprouts, and caramelized onions is a simple, vegan pasta dish with freezer vegetable staples, basic marinara sauce, and this I-can’t-believe-it’s-lentils pasta. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in packing some protein into their diet.

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Expanding Frozen Food Storage with a Chest Freezer

Expanding Frozen Food Storage with a Chest Freezer
closed Insignia 3.5 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer in Garage
Insignia 3.5 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer in garage with door open

I tend to run a financially conscientious household, where we do our research and spend time analyzing before making a big purchase. Yesterday, we did exactly the opposite.

After a particularly large haul of frozen items at our local Trader Joe’s (resulting from a hungry grocery run), we found ourselves in a predicament. Our side-by-side GE Profile refrigerator was not even close to large enough to hold our frozen purchases. We needed to expand our frozen food storage stat.

On a whim, and in the name of problem-solving in the moment, we found ourselves researching freezers on our phones. A few minutes later, a quick trip to Best Buy and we were sold. Well, actually, the sales team sold us a brand new chest freezer!

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