If the people in your house turn their noses up at leftovers, turn it into a soup!
They had been in an extra-cushy situation, but her husband’s job had fallen through and they’d had to relearn how to approach money. They’d started spending only on absolute necessities and tried to save money in ways they never thought they would. Meals were a huge challenge. She asked me to help her think of ideas for pareve suppers, since especially in the frum world there seems to be a shortage of pareve recipes going around. We walked through the supermarket aisles together a bit, discussing dishes based on chickpeas and simple pastas.
While I was happy to help my friend, I walked out of the store extremely humbled. Reconfiguring a supper routine in a way that will keep everyone happy takes a lot of discipline. It also requires a lot of positive energy to make it happen in a way that feels natural, and not like a strain every night. My friend used large doses of creativity to keep new ideas coming regularly and to keep everyone’s spirits up.
This week, Faigy and Chavi share a few new recipes with a budget in mind, and Faigy shares some practical ideas on how to save and stretch your dinner dollars. With some resourceful thinking out of the box, little ideas can really make a difference.
CHANIE NAYMAN
Food Editor, Family Table
Editor in Chief, Kosher.com
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