When your grocery budget is tight, there are always two things you can count on: beans and rice. These stalwart champions of tiny grocery budgets are affordable, accessible, and nutritious. Beans make a versatile ingredient that can stretch a pound of ground beef into a pot of chili that feeds a crowd. Add a little cheese…

The perfect make-ahead summer recipe, this chickpea salad comes together in the blink of an eye. Just add everything to a mixing bowl and stir. If you’re feeling adventurous, consider adding diced bell peppers and chopped cucumbers to the salad as well. I recommend using gochugaru in the recipe. It’s a Korean chile powder with…

Serve this smoky, spicy red lentil dip with plenty of cut-up vegetables for a delicious summertime appetizer. Add crusty sourdough bread and a bowl of briny olives, and you’ll have a nice centerpiece for a light lunch. Serves 6 as an appetizer 1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil…