What is Economical Eats?

This website was created for one purpose and one purpose only: To share how I meal plan and meal prep to help others realize the benefits of meal planning and prepping, including cost savings, stress relief, and health improvements. This website is my place to collect weekly grocery sales, weekly meal plans, taste tests, andContinue reading “What is Economical Eats?”

May 2020 Brazil

Review A little late, but our May Spice Madam box was from Brazil! With paprika, tempero baiano, and bay leaves, we made Coxinhas de Frango (a fried ball of dough filled with a creamy lime chicken mixture), Brazilian Rice, Moqueca Seafood Stew, Vegetarian Feijoada, and Brigadeiros. The Brigadeiros recipe called for sprinkles on the outside,Continue reading “May 2020 Brazil”

March 2020 Cambodia

Review Our March Cambodian Spice Madam box came with Annatto Seeds, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Lemongrass, Galangal, and Turmeric for us to make Cambodian Noodle Salad, Pineapple Fried Rice, Cambodian Roast Chicken, and Amok, a steamed fish curry. The dishes taste pretty good, although we were bummed that the playlist this month included only 30 secondContinue reading “March 2020 Cambodia”

February 2020 Lebanon

Review February’s Spice Madam box gave us 3 spices from Lebanon: Lebanese 7 Spice, Lebanese Za’atar, and Sumac! With these, we made Za’atar Dip and Beet Hummus, Fattoush salad (not pictured), Lebanese Chicken & Rice Pilaf, and Layali Lubnan “Lebanese Nights”, a sort of pudding topped with pistachios. Overall, this box was super delicious andContinue reading “February 2020 Lebanon”

January 2020 Spain

Review January’s Spice Madam box was from Spain! With Cumin, La Vera Pimentón Dulce, and Spanish Saffron, we made Champiñones al Ajillo, Gazpacho, Tortilla Española & Pimentón Allioli, Paella, and Churros con Chocolate. We both really enjoyed the Spanish playlist which lasted almost the entire cooking time (it only took us 3 hours to cookContinue reading “January 2020 Spain”

December 2019 Holidays from Around the World

Review Our last Spice Madam box of the year! Just like last year, it’s an assortment of holiday dishes from around the world. We used mulling spices, holiday spice blend, and Yuletide cheer blend to make German Spiced Apple Cider (not pictured), Polish Pierogi Dumplings, Swedish Meatballs, French Gratin Dauphinois, and Dutch Speculoos Cookies. We’llContinue reading “December 2019 Holidays from Around the World”