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I've been gone for a while. In that time I've gone 99% veggie (only exception is game meat hunted and processed by people I know) and have been traveling around from job to job. Here is venison stuffed pepper from south carolina when I was working as an environmental educator.

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My last meal in my current apartment. And the last time I'll be cooking for myself for 2 months, as I'm going away for a bit. Using up the fridge extras to throw together a chorizo veggie hash topped with fried eggs. I usually avoid breakfast but I figured I'd treat myself today :)

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My last meal in my current apartment. And the last time I'll be cooking for myself for 2 months, as I'm going away for a bit. Using up the fridge extras to throw together a chorizo veggie hash topped with fried eggs. I usually avoid breakfast but I figured I'd treat myself today :)

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Turkey papas con chorizo tacos with refried beans. New rule. Always space out taco meat with tiny potato cubes. You won't be sorry.

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Classic last minute spaghetti and turkey meatballs

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New recipes are fun, but sometimes you just gotta go classic Brinner

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Inspired by shakshuka, slow cooked adobo veggie black beans, finished with an egg poached for 20 minutes in my very low powered slow cooker haha.

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Hot and sour soup take 2. Getting better and more delicious each time. I'll post recipes if anyone wants it.

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Chickpea feta pilaf with zucchini carrot fritters. Last dinner for my last night as a college kid. 🎓☺ Bad news, gotta change my blog name ):

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Tuna melts and fresh salads. ❤❤

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Vegan Chipotle chili and polenta (hiding underneath) naturally the yogurt as garnish isn't vegan but it's optional!

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Cajun salmon, roasted veggies and garlic herb couscous.

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Don't knock it til you try it. Fish burgers are cheap, full of nutrients and surprisingly delicious! Homemade oven fries don't hurt either.

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Moving time is coming.

As I graduate college, I realized that I need to start clearing out the nonperishables I've horded over the past 3 years. These next few weeks are going to be using less fresh, and more canned, and dry ingredients as I'm only allowing 1 small trip to the store. Hopefully I can help you begin to see "budget" ingredients in a different light! Let challenge mode begin!

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Black bean and polenta stuffed poblano peppers, topped with a homemade fire roasted jalepeño and tomato sauce served with cilantro lime rice.

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Taco obsession is always out of hand

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I made lettuce "sushi" today. Not sure why but it was a nice time waster and has a delicious outcome. Will be trying this with different fillings for a healthy snack