Easy spring dishes leave time to enjoy the outdoors

Budget Kitchen by Portia Little



How about the gorgeous spring weather we have had! Sunshine and high temps have given us a reason to enjoy the outdoors, tend the garden flowers or perhaps take a walk or a bike ride. Still, the kitchen beckons, and the all-too-familiar refrain of, “What’s for dinner,” echoes in the background.

Try a versatile vegetable

Budget Kitchen by Portia Little



The humble cauliflower is a sure bet to include in spring dishes. The unassuming vegetable with its almost nutty flavor is often ignored at the supermarket, yet is versatile enough to enjoy in soups, salads and sides. Also, it’s at its best now and through the end of spring when it’s in season, plentiful and a good buy.

Eating oats is fun and healthy

Budget Kitchen by Portia Little



Many of us wouldn’t use the words ‘oatmeal’ and ‘fun’ in the same sentence.

Timeless chocolate is February favorite

Budget Kitchen by Portia Little



Chocolate has stood the test of time. From early childhood, we’ve enjoyed it in gooey frosted cakes, fudge brownies and cream-topped pies. Not to mention those bonbons enclosed in a heart-shaped box (hint to anyone who might be paying attention).

Heat up January days with French toast

Budget Kitchen by Portia Little



After all the holiday hoopla, it’s time for some down-home comfort food. And what could be more comforting than French toast on a cold winter’s morning in New England?

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