Budget Bytes Weekly Digest 4/13

Hey friends! Here's what I've been cooking up this week. [How to freeze green onions](=) I use green onions a lot in my cooking. I find they offer a great pop of freshness, flavor, and color to recipes, making them the perfect final touch to just about everything. The problem is, you can’t just buy one or two green onions, and they tend to wilt rather quickly in the refrigerator. Now that we’re all stuck at home and not going to the grocery quite as often, I wanted to offer some solutions for keeping green onions on hand without having them go to waste. Below you’ll find tips for keeping green onions fresh in the refrigerator and a quick tutorial on how to freeze green onions for longer storage. [[Read more...](=)] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Chocolate Depression Cake]( Depression as in The Great Depression, not depression as in “this cake will cure your depression.” 😅Since a lot of us are experiencing ingredient shortages right now, I thought there was no better time to post this Chocolate Depression Cake (also known as Crazy Cake or Wacky Cake), which was also born out of a time when ingredients were in limited supply—[The Great Depression](. This unique cake is rich and chocolatey without using any eggs, milk, or butter. A cake without butter?? So “wacky,” I know. [[Read more...](] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce](=) = Got evaporated milk? If so, you can make a super easy, creamy, and rich cheese sauce that’s great for dipping or pouring over just about anything, like broccoli, baked potatoes, or spicy roasted cauliflower. [[Read more...](=)] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen]() Who knew that a little coconut milk could totally transform a humble packet of ramen?? A lot of my favorite recipes come from just playing around in my kitchen, so don’t be afraid to toss whatever leftover ingredients you have into your bowl of ramen, onto your pizza, or into your soup or pasta. You might be surprised! [[Read more...]()] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad]() I made this SUPER simple Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad last week and I already can’t wait to make it again! I’ve included lots of ideas for substitutions and add-ins in the post, as well as a few different ways you can serve the salad. [[Read more...]()] Until next time, happy cooking! P.S. If you haven't heard, the [Budget Bytes Meal Plans](=) are live and waiting for you! [Unsubscribe]( | PO BOX 60262, Nashville, TN 37206