Frugal Cooking

I love fresh herbs. Sometimes what would otherwise be a mediocre meal can become really fantastic with just a bit of fresh dill or parsley. A bunch of fresh herbs can be pretty frugal too. You’d be hard pressed to spend more than $1 for a pretty big bunch of something. The only problem is how to use it all up.

If you thought this post was about what to do with a bunch of leftover moussaka from your last Greek cooking extravaganza, you’re going to be disappointed. If you make moussaka right, there won’t be any leftovers anyway. If you haven’t made or had moussaka before, you’re in for a real treat.

From the title of this post it sounds like I’m going to go on about how I had a bumper crop of summer squash this year. Actually, I own a small, 4th floor condo with a tiny patio so I don’t even attempt to grow vegetables. I do love all types of squash, summer and winter, and am always looking for new ways to use it.

Soon after this trip to Hawaii, I decided to make kalua pork at home. I read many recipes, many of which involved some process nearly as complicated as the traditional method.