Four Easy, Affordable Springtime Meals You Can Cook in Your Apartment

April 27, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Now that it’s spring, you’re probably cooking different recipes in your apartment – those warm winter chilis might feel too warm now. However, you might be tempted to enjoy outdoor dining more often now that it’s getting warmer outside, but doing so can cost several times more than cooking your own delicious springtime meals. Below,…

Three Recipes for Two for Your Small Thanksgiving Dinner

November 16, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Although you might think of large family gatherings when you think of Thanksgiving, you can still have a fulfilling Thanksgiving dinner for just yourself or with one other person. Of course, this might seem unusual to you, so maybe you need some help making small portions. With these three recipes adjusted for two people, you…

6 Quick, Cheap Recipes to Master

September 30, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Finding dinner recipes that are quick and easy to cook in your first apartment can be a game-changer. If you haven’t yet learned, going out to eat or ordering in can have a negative impact on both your health and your bank account. Instead, make a commitment to learn these quick and easy recipes that you…

Slow-Cooker Secrets

March 24, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Once you’re settled in your first apartment, you’re sure to look for ways to save a few bucks here and there as bills add up. Food is a HUGE way you can limit expenses. Think about it… going out, even for a quick bite, can cost $10-$15 per person. If you were to cook a…

5 Easy Meal Prep Lunches to Save You $$

November 26, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Okay, it’s time for you to join the Meal Prep train… especially if you’re looking for ways to save a little money each month. You can go full on meal-prep, or you can start each with lunches. Check out these five easy meal prep lunches that will save you serious money. But first: The Math!…

3 Easy, Delicious, Cheap Fall Recipes

November 11, 2017 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

While we live in a world where we can eat pretty much anything we want, whenever we want (providing it’s available and you’ve got enough money), but there’s a lot to be said for eating seasonally. Seasonal dishes are not only good for your health and your wallet, they’re also good for the environment. Food has…

Cooking At Home: Recipes Galore Online!

July 11, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Are you dreaming of the smell of freshly baked apple pie wafting through the house, or a plate of chocolate chip cookies cooling on the counter, or a real home cooked meal set on the table? One of the struggles of living on your own is figuring out where your next meal is coming from.…

New Cook’s Kitchen Essentials

February 7, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

I have never been much of a cook…or at least much of a GOOD cook. Growing up, my parents cooked most meals, which was very lucky for me. However, that also means that I didn’t receive a crash course in cooking until I moved out of their house! While the first few weeks (let’s be…

A Day Of Food: The New Cook’s Menu

September 4, 2015 | By Rebekah AuthorMy First Apartment

Here are a few easy recipes for those who don’t know how to go about boiling water. It’s okay, we all start somewhere! (I’ve included the equipment needed for these starter recipes, but also check my earlier post that lists all the things needed to complete your first kitchen.) Note: Remember what your momma said…