Vegan_NN1 on_II the_AT Cheap_JJ :_: Great_JJ Recipes_NN2 and_CC Simple_JJ Strategies_NN2 that_CST Save_VV0 You_PPY Time_NNT1 and_CC Money_NN1 The_AT Big_JJ Picture_NN1 The_AT advantages_NN2 are_VBR many_DA2 when_CS you_PPY choose_VV0 a_AT1 vegan_NN1 diet_NN1 ,_, from_II the_AT health_NN1 benefits_NN2 to_II helping_VVG animals_NN2 to_II the_AT "_" green_JJ "_" effect_NN1 a_AT1 vegan_NN1 diet_NN1 has_VHZ on_II the_AT environment_NN1 ._. 
There_EX are_VBR also_RR economical_JJ advantages_NN2 ,_, since_CS a_AT1 plant-based_JJ diet_NN1 generally_RR costs_VVZ less_DAR than_CSN a_AT1 meat-centered_JJ one_PN1 ._. 
But_CCB these_DD2 days_NNT2 ,_, even_RR basics_NN2 like_II rice_NN1 ,_, wheat_NN1 ,_, and_CC fresh_JJ produce_NN1 are_VBR more_RGR expensive_JJ ,_, so_CS the_AT cost_NN1 of_IO eating_VVG vegan_NN1 has_VHZ risen_VVN as_RR21 well_RR22 ._. 
This_DD1 is_VBZ especially_RR true_JJ if_CS you_PPY consider_VV0 the_AT pricey_JJ convenience_NN1 foods_NN2 that_CST many_DA2 of_IO us_PPIO2 with_IW busy_JJ schedules_NN2 have_VH0 come_VVN to_TO rely_VVI on_RP ._. 
Across_II the_AT board_NN1 ,_, as_CSA food_NN1 prices_NN2 soar_VV0 and_CC packages_NN2 shrink_VV0 ,_, more_DAR of_IO us_PPIO2 are_VBR tightening_VVG our_APPGE food_NN1 budget_NN1 belts_NN2 ._. 
To_II some_DD people_NN ,_, this_DD1 means_VVZ simply_RR going_VVG out_RP to_II restaurants_NN2 a_AT1 few_DA2 less_DAR times_NNT2 a_AT1 month_NNT1 ._. 
At_II the_AT other_JJ end_NN1 of_IO the_AT spectrum_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 can_VM mean_VVI planting_VVG your_APPGE own_DA vegetable_NN1 garden_NN1 and_CC baking_VVG your_APPGE own_DA bread_NN1 ._. 
The_AT majority_NN1 of_IO us_PPIO2 may_VM fall_VVI somewhere_RL in_RL21 between_RL22 ,_, looking_VVG for_IF ways_NN2 to_TO prepare_VVI healthful_JJ ,_, well-balanced_JJ ,_, and_CC economical_JJ meals_NN2 at_II home_NN1 ._. 
For_IF many_DA2 of_IO us_PPIO2 ,_, convenience_NN1 foods_NN2 may_VM be_VBI the_AT first_MD things_NN2 to_TO go_VVI when_CS attempting_VVG to_TO lower_VVI the_AT cost_NN1 of_IO our_APPGE weekly_JJ grocery_NN1 bill_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB then_RT there_EX 's_VBZ the_AT time_NNT1 factor_NN1 :_: With_IW hectic_JJ lives_NN2 ,_, it_PPH1 can_VM be_VBI difficult_JJ to_TO budget_VVI our_APPGE time_NNT1 in_II the_AT interest_NN1 of_IO saving_VVG money_NN1 ._. 
That_DD1 's_VBZ where_RRQ this_DD1 book_NN1 can_VM help_VVI ,_, as_CSA it_PPH1 provides_VVZ strategies_NN2 and_CC recipes_NN2 designed_VVN to_TO save_VVI both_RR time_NNT1 and_CC money_NN1 ._. 
How_RRQ a_AT1 Vegan_NN1 Diet_NN1 Can_VM Save_VV0 You_PPY Money_NN1 1_MC1 ._. 
Grocery_NN1 bills_NN2 ._. 
Plant-based_JJ products_NN2 tend_VV0 to_TO be_VBI less_RGR expensive_JJ than_CSN animal_NN1 products_NN2 ._. 
For_REX21 example_REX22 ,_, basic_JJ plant_NN1 proteins_NN2 ,_, such_II21 as_II22 beans_NN2 ,_, cost_VV0 less_DAR than_CSN $1_NNU a_AT1 pound_NN1 and_CC tofu_NN1 around_RG $2_NNU per_II pound_NN1 ._. 
Even_RR certain_JJ "_" convenience_NN1 foods_NN2 ,_, "_" such_II21 as_II22 frozen_JJ veggie_NN1 burgers_NN2 and_CC frozen_JJ veggie_NN1 burger_NN1 crumbles_VVZ ,_, can_VM cost_VVI less_DAR than_CSN $1_NNU per_II serving._NNU 2_MC ._. 
Medical_JJ bills_NN2 ._. 
Eating_VVG a_AT1 well-balanced_JJ plant-based_JJ diet_NN1 can_VM go_VVI a_AT1 long_JJ way_NN1 toward_II boosting_VVG the_AT immune_JJ system_NN1 ._. 
As_II a_AT1 result_NN1 ,_, you_PPY may_VM find_VVI that_CST you_PPY have_VH0 fewer_DAR colds_NN2 or_CC that_CST they_PPHS2 do_VD0 n't_XX last_VVI as_RG long_RR ._. 
Additionally_RR ,_, a_AT1 diet_NN1 based_VVN on_II animal_NN1 products_NN2 has_VHZ been_VBN shown_VVN to_TO be_VBI a_AT1 leading_JJ cause_NN1 of_IO heart_NN1 disease_NN1 and_CC some_DD cancers_NN2 ;_; thus_RR ,_, a_AT1 plant-based_JJ diet_NN1 could_VM save_VVI you_PPY money_NN1 on_II future_JJ medical_JJ bills._NNU 3_MC ._. 
Dining_VVG out_RP ._. 
Vegan_NN1 options_NN2 in_II restaurants_NN2 are_VBR usually_RR less_RGR costly_JJ than_CSN meat_NN1 and_CC seafood_NN1 options_NN2 ._. 
You_PPY may_VM also_RR find_VVI yourself_PPX1 dining_VVG in_II ethnic_JJ restaurants_NN2 such_II21 as_II22 Thai_NP1 ,_, Indian_JJ ,_, and_CC Chinese_JJ ,_, where_CS prices_NN2 are_VBR generally_RR less_RGR expensive_JJ than_CSN traditional_JJ American_JJ restaurants_NN2 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY live_VV0 in_II a_AT1 rural_JJ area_NN1 like_CS I_PPIS1 do_VD0 ,_, where_CS the_AT only_JJ vegan_NN1 food_NN1 available_JJ is_VBZ the_AT bean_NN1 burrito_NN1 (_( hold_VV0 the_AT cheese_NN1 )_) at_II Taco_NP1 Bell_NP1 ,_, you_PPY 'll_VM save_VVI money_NN1 on_II dining_VVG out_RP simply_RR because_CS there_EX 's_VBZ nowhere_RL to_TO go_VVI !_! 
We_PPIS2 eat_VV0 at_II home_NN1 most_DAT of_IO the_AT time_NNT1 and_CC save_VV0 lots_PN of_IO money_NN1 in_II the_AT process_NN1 ._. 
Tips_NN2 for_IF Saving_VVG Money_NN1 and_CC Time_NNT1 Following_RA is_VBZ a_AT1 list_NN1 of_IO meal_NN1 planning_NN1 ,_, grocery_NN1 shopping_NN1 ,_, and_CC food_NN1 preparation_NN1 strategies_NN2 that_CST can_VM save_VVI you_PPY time_VV0 or_CC money_NN1 or_CC both_DB2 ._. 
Some_DD are_VBR simple_JJ techniques_NN2 that_CST you_PPY may_VM be_VBI using_VVG already_RR ._. 
Others_NN2 may_VM take_VVI a_RR21 little_RR22 more_DAR effort_NN1 on_II your_APPGE part_NN1 ._. 
Read_VV0 them_PPHO2 over_RP and_CC decide_VV0 what_DDQ 's_VBZ best_JJT for_IF you_PPY and_CC your_APPGE lifestyle_NN1 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY give_VV0 some_DD of_IO them_PPHO2 a_AT1 try_NN1 ,_, you_PPY 'll_VM find_VVI that_CST even_RR small_JJ changes_NN2 can_VM yield_VVI big_JJ results_NN2 in_II saving_VVG time_NNT1 and_CC money_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 been_VBN using_VVG most_DAT of_IO them_PPHO2 for_IF years._NNU 1_MC1 ._. 
Meal_NN1 Planning_NN1 Tips_VVZ Strategy_NN1 Session_NNT1 ._. 
Set_VV0 aside_RL fifteen_MC minutes_NNT2 once_RR a_AT1 week_NNT1 to_TO develop_VVI a_AT1 menu_NN1 for_IF the_AT week_NNT1 and_CC make_VV0 a_AT1 shopping_NN1 list_NN1 ._. 
I_PPIS1 do_VD0 mine_NN1 on_II Sunday_NPD1 afternoon_NNT1 ._. 
Planned_JJ Leftovers_NN2 ._. 
Plan_VV0 one_MC1 or_CC two_MC meals_NN2 a_AT1 week_NNT1 that_CST you_PPY can_VM stretch_VVI into_II two_MC meals_NN2 each_DD1 ._. 
It_PPH1 can_VM be_VBI as_RG simple_JJ as_CSA making_VVG extra_JJ rice_NN1 on_II Sunday_NPD1 to_TO turn_VVI into_II a_AT1 fried_JJ rice_NN1 dish_NN1 on_II Tuesday_NPD1 or_CC making_VVG extra_JJ pasta_NN1 on_II Saturday_NPD1 to_TO enjoy_VVI in_II a_AT1 stir-fry_JJ on_II Monday_NPD1 ._. 
It_PPH1 can_VM also_RR mean_VVI making_VVG a_AT1 seitan_JJ pot_NN1 roast_NN1 for_IF Sunday_NPD1 dinner_NN1 and_CC having_VHG enough_RR left_VVN over_RP to_TO saute_VVI the_AT next_MD night_NNT1 with_IW mushrooms_NN2 and_CC lemon_NN1 juice_NN1 or_CC a_AT1 red_JJ wine_NN1 sauce_NN1 ._. 
Perhaps_RR you_PPY 've_VH0 also_RR included_VVN enough_DD potatoes_NN2 and_CC other_JJ vegetables_NN2 in_II your_APPGE pot_NN1 roast_NN1 to_TO work_VVI into_II a_AT1 new_JJ side_NN1 dish_NN1 ,_, making_VVG a_AT1 new_JJ meal_NN1 with_IW the_AT addition_NN1 of_IO some_DD roasted_JJ Brussels_NP1 sprouts_NN2 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY make_VV0 a_AT1 large_JJ casserole_NN1 or_CC pot_NN1 of_IO stew_NN1 ,_, consider_VV0 all_DB that_CST you_PPY can_VM do_VDI with_IW the_AT leftovers_NN2 ._. 
They_PPHS2 can_VM be_VBI used_VVN for_IF lunches_NN2 ,_, served_VVD again_RT for_IF another_DD1 dinner_NN1 ,_, or_CC portioned_VVD and_CC frozen_VVN for_IF easy_JJ single-serving_JJ future_JJ meals_NN2 ._. 
A_AT1 Matter_NN1 of_IO Taste_NN1 ._. 
Just_RR because_CS it_PPH1 's_VBZ thrifty_JJ does_VDZ n't_XX mean_VVI it_PPH1 ca_VM n't_XX taste_VVI fabulous_JJ ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ important_JJ to_TO cook_VVI what_DDQ you_PPY and_CC your_APPGE family_NN1 enjoy_VV0 eating_NN1 ._. 
Even_RR the_AT cheapest_JJT dish_NN1 wo_VM n't_XX save_VVI you_PPY a_AT1 nickel_NN1 if_CS nobody_PN1 likes_VVZ it_PPH1 ._. 
Rotate_VV0 recipes_NN2 to_TO eliminate_VVI repetition_NN1 and_CC utilize_VVI spices_NN2 ,_, herbs_NN2 ,_, and_CC other_JJ seasonings_NN2 to_TO enhance_VVI the_AT flavors_NN2 of_IO basic_JJ ingredients_NN2 ._. 
Simple_JJ Skillet_NN1 Suppers_NN2 Whenever_RRQV you_PPY have_VH0 a_AT1 small_JJ amount_NN1 of_IO leftovers_NN2 ,_, such_II21 as_II22 cooked_JJ vegetables_NN2 ,_, rice_NN1 ,_, pasta_NN1 ,_, or_CC a_AT1 leftover_JJ baked_JJ potato_NN1 ,_, think_VV0 skillet_NN1 supper_NN1 ._. 
Just_RR take_VV0 the_AT ingredients_NN2 in_II question_NN1 ,_, and_CC build_VV0 from_II there_RL ._. 
Start_VV0 by_II sauteing_VVG some_DD chopped_JJ onion_NN1 or_CC garlic_NN1 in_II oil_NN1 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY 've_VH0 got_VVN rice_NN1 ,_, you_PPY can_VM make_VVI a_AT1 simple_JJ fried_JJ rice_NN1 dish_NN1 by_II adding_VVG some_DD grated_JJ carrot_NN1 ,_, frozen_JJ peas_NN2 ,_, and_CC crumbled_JJ tofu_NN1 ;_; a_AT1 little_JJ ginger_NN1 if_CS you_PPY have_VH0 it_PPH1 ;_; Asian_JJ chili_NN1 paste_NN1 if_CS you_PPY like_VV0 heat_NN1 ._. 
Season_NNT1 with_IW soy_JJ sauce_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 little_JJ sesame_NN1 oil_NN1 ._. 
Change_VV0 up_RP the_AT seasonings_NN2 according_II21 to_II22 what_DDQ you_PPY 're_VBR in_II the_AT mood_NN1 for_IF (_( maybe_RR some_DD curry_NN1 ?_? )_) or_CC let_VV0 the_AT ingredients_NN2 help_VVI dictate_VVI the_AT dish_NN1 --_JJ nothing_PN1 says_VVZ "_" hash_NN1 "_" like_II leftover_JJ baked_JJ potatoes_NN2 and_CC seitan_NN1 ._. 
For_IF leftover_JJ pasta_NN1 ,_, add_VV0 a_AT1 can_VM of_IO diced_VVN tomatoes_NN2 to_II your_APPGE sauteing_JJ onion_NN1 and_CC garlic_NN1 along_II21 with_II22 some_DD basil_NN1 and_CC oregano_NN1 ._. 
Add_VV0 some_DD cooked_JJ white_JJ beans_NN2 or_CC crumbled_JJ vegan_NN1 sausage_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 few_DA2 chopped_JJ pitted_JJ olives_NN2 to_TO simmer_VVI with_IW the_AT pasta_NN1 ._. 
To_II many_DA2 of_IO us_PPIO2 ,_, a_AT1 casserole_NN1 is_VBZ the_AT ultimate_JJ com-fort_NN1 food_NN1 ,_, warming_VVG the_AT house_NN1 while_CS it_PPH1 bakes_VVZ and_CC filling_VVG the_AT air_NN1 with_IW its_APPGE tantalizing_JJ aroma_NN1 ._. 
But_CCB oven-baked_JJ meals_NN2 have_VH0 additional_JJ virtues_NN2 as_RR21 well_RR22 ._. 
They_PPHS2 tend_VV0 to_TO be_VBI versatile_JJ ,_, easy_JJ to_TO make_VVI ,_, and_CC economical_JJ ._. 
Best_JJT of_IO all_DB ,_, most_DAT can_VM be_VBI assembled_VVN ahead_II21 of_II22 time_NNT1 ,_, which_DDQ cuts_VVZ down_RP on_II messy_JJ cleanup_NN1 after_II dinner_NN1 ._. 
For_IF all_DB these_DD2 reasons_NN2 ,_, these_DD2 are_VBR among_II my_APPGE favorite_JJ go-to_NN1 recipes_NN2 when_RRQ I_PPIS1 need_VV0 to_TO feed_VVI a_AT1 crowd_NN1 ._. 
For_IF casual_JJ weeknight_NN1 dinners_NN2 ,_, there_EX 's_VBZ Baked_JJ Ziti_NN1 (_( page_NN1 160_MC )_) and_CC Mexican_JJ Rice_NN1 and_CC Bean_NN1 Bake_VV0 (_( page_NN1 159_MC )_) ._. 
When_CS you_PPY 're_VBR having_VHG guests_NN2 for_IF dinner_NN1 ,_, the_AT casserole_NN1 can_VM go_VVI first_MD class_NN1 ,_, with_IW Torta_NP1 Rustica_NP1 (_( page_NN1 172_MC )_) and_CC Deluxe_JJ Vegetable_NN1 Lasagna_NP1 (_( page_NN1 162_MC )_) among_II the_AT tasty_JJ offerings_NN2 ._. 
For_IF something_PN1 different_JJ and_CC delicious_JJ try_VV0 the_AT ultimate_JJ stuffed_JJ mushrooms_NN2 ,_, Essence_NN1 of_IO Porcini-Stuffed_JJ Dinner_NN1 Mushrooms_NN2 (_( page_NN1 157_MC )_) or_CC the_AT sassy_JJ Smoky_NP1 Southwest_ND1 Sweet_JJ Potato_NN1 Shepherd_NP1 's_GE Pie_NN1 (_( page_NN1 153_MC )_) ._. 
And_CC do_VD0 n't_XX forget_VVI the_AT Comfort_NN1 Loaf_NN1 (_( page_NN1 154_MC )_) ,_, a_AT1 vegan_NN1 version_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 homey_NN1 meatloaf_NN1 --_NN1 it_PPH1 's_VBZ great_JJ with_IW the_AT Creamy_JJ Mushroom_NN1 Gravy_NN1 (_( page_NN1 31_MC )_) ._. 
Saving_VVG money_NN1 on_II your_APPGE food_NN1 bill_NN1 never_RR tasted_VVN so_RG good_JJ ._. 
Baked_JJ Potato_NN1 Bar_NN1 The_AT baked_JJ potato_NN1 bar_NN1 is_VBZ perhaps_RR one_MC1 of_IO the_AT best_JJT budget-stretching_JJ meal_NN1 ideas_NN2 ever_RR conceived_VVN ._. 
To_TO do_VDI one_PN1 at_II home_NN1 ,_, simply_RR scrub_VV0 some_DD russet_JJ potatoes_NN2 ,_, pat_VV0 them_PPHO2 dry_JJ ,_, prick_VV0 with_IW a_AT1 fork_NN1 ,_, and_CC rub_VV0 with_IW a_AT1 little_JJ oil_NN1 ,_, if_CS desired_VVN (_( this_DD1 is_VBZ optional_JJ )_) ._. 
Bake_VV0 in_II a_AT1 400_MC oven_NN1 until_CS tender_JJ ,_, 45_MC minutes_NNT2 to_II an_AT1 hour_NNT1 ._. 
While_CS the_AT potatoes_NN2 are_VBR baking_VVG ,_, assemble_VV0 a_AT1 variety_NN1 of_IO top-pings_NN2 ._. 
Be_VB0 creative_JJ ._. 
That_DD1 way_NN1 ,_, every_AT1 slice_NN1 of_IO pizza_NN1 is_VBZ hot_JJ and_CC fresh_JJ ._. 
The_AT original_JJ heyday_NN1 of_IO the_AT slow_JJ cooker_NN1 or_CC Crock-Pot_NP1 occurred_VVD during_II the_AT 1970s_MC2 ,_, when_CS thrifty_JJ cooks_NN2 used_VVD the_AT appliance_NN1 to_TO cook_VVI tough_JJ cuts_NN2 of_IO meat_NN1 ._. 
In_II recent_JJ years_NNT2 ,_, the_AT slow_JJ cooker_NN1 has_VHZ reemerged_VVN and_CC is_VBZ more_RGR popular_JJ than_CSN ever_RR ._. 
The_AT good_JJ news_NN1 for_IF vegan_NN1 cooks_NN2 is_VBZ that_CST the_AT slow_JJ cooker_NN1 can_VM be_VBI an_AT1 easy_JJ and_CC economical_JJ way_NN1 to_TO cook_VVI bean_NN1 dishes_NN2 and_CC lots_PN of_IO other_JJ recipes_NN2 ._. 
You_PPY can_VM save_VVI money_NN1 on_II your_APPGE electric_JJ bill_NN1 as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 your_APPGE food_NN1 bill_NN1 by_II making_VVG one-dish_JJ meals_NN2 in_II your_APPGE slow_JJ cooker_NN1 ._. 
Easy_JJ to_TO assemble_VVI ,_, these_DD2 recipes_NN2 are_VBR also_RR convenient_JJ because_CS they_PPHS2 cook_VV0 unattended_JJ while_CS you_PPY do_VD0 other_JJ things_NN2 ._. 
Imagine_VV0 coming_VVG home_RL to_II a_AT1 simmering_JJ pot_NN1 of_IO Barley_NN1 Vegetable_NN1 Stew_NN1 (_( page_NN1 204_MC )_) ,_, Curried_JJ Yellow_JJ Split_JJ Pea_NN1 Soup_NN1 ,_, or_CC Tempeh_NP1 Pot_NN1 au_NNU Feu_NN1 ,_, as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 other_JJ tempting_JJ dishes_NN2 such_II21 as_II22 Tabbouleh-Stuffed_JJ Peppers_NN2 or_CC Smoky_NP1 Red_JJ Bean_NN1 Chili_NN1 with_IW Chipotle-Cornbread_NP1 Dumplings_NN2 ._. 
Many_DA2 of_IO these_DD2 recipes_NN2 ,_, such_II21 as_II22 the_AT Slow-Cooker_NP1 Seitan_NP1 Pot_NN1 Roast_NN1 ,_, make_VV0 enough_RR so_CS you_PPY can_VM get_VVI two_MC different_JJ meals_NN2 out_II21 of_II22 them_PPHO2 --_JJ another_DD1 great_JJ way_NN1 to_TO save_VVI time_NNT1 and_CC money_NN1 ._. 
Note_VV0 :_: Other_II21 than_II22 dried_JJ beans_NN2 ,_, which_DDQ can_VM take_VVI up_RG21 to_RG22 twelve_MC hours_NNT2 to_TO cook_VVI in_II a_AT1 slow_JJ cooker_NN1 ,_, many_DA2 vegan_NN1 recipes_NN2 are_VBR ready_JJ to_TO eat_VVI within_II six_MC hours_NNT2 ._. 
The_AT main_JJ reason_NN1 for_IF this_DD1 is_VBZ that_CST there_EX are_VBR no_AT tough_JJ cuts_NN2 of_IO meat_NN1 to_TO tenderize_VVI --_JJ plant-based_JJ foods_NN2 simply_RR do_VD0 n't_XX take_VVI as_RG long_JJ to_TO cook_VVI ._. 
If_CS you_PPY need_VV0 to_TO be_VBI away_II21 from_II22 the_AT house_NN1 for_IF longer_JJR than_CSN the_AT prescribed_JJ cooking_NN1 time_NNT1 ,_, you_PPY might_VM want_VVI to_TO invest_VVI in_II a_AT1 kitchen_NN1 appliance_NN1 timer_NN1 (_( available_JJ at_II hardware_NN1 stores_NN2 )_) so_CS21 that_CS22 you_PPY can_VM set_VVI your_APPGE cooker_NN1 to_TO start_VVI cooking_VVG an_AT1 hour_NNT1 or_CC so_RR after_CS you_PPY 're_VBR gone_VVN ._. 
If_CS your_APPGE cooker_NN1 has_VHZ a_AT1 "_" keep_VV0 warm_JJ "_" function_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 will_VM keep_VVI your_APPGE meal_NN1 hot_JJ until_CS you_PPY get_VV0 home_RL ._. 
Let_VM21 's_VM22 face_VVI it_PPH1 ,_, to_II most_DAT of_IO us_PPIO2 ,_, dessert_NN1 can_VM be_VBI considered_VVN a_AT1 splurge_NN1 of_IO one_MC1 kind_NN1 or_CC another_DD1 ,_, whether_CSW it_PPH1 be_VBI calories_NNU2 ,_, time_NNT1 ,_, or_CC money_NN1 --_NN1 or_CC all_DB three_MC ._. 
The_AT focus_NN1 of_IO the_AT recipes_NN2 in_II this_DD1 chapter_NN1 is_VBZ to_TO provide_VVI delicious_JJ and_CC wholesome_JJ desserts_NN2 that_CST economize_VVI on_II those_DD2 elements_NN2 but_CCB do_VD0 n't_XX taste_VVI like_II it_PPH1 ._. 
You_PPY wo_VM n't_XX find_VVI expensive_JJ or_CC time-consuming_JJ recipes_NN2 here_RL ._. 
Instead_RR ,_, look_VV0 for_IF the_AT old-fashioned_JJ homey_NN1 goodness_NN1 of_IO cobblers_NN2 ,_, crisps_NN2 ,_, cookies_NN2 ,_, and_CC puddings_NN2 ._. 
I_PPIS1 've_VH0 also_RR included_VVN intriguing_JJ variations_NN2 on_II brownies_NN2 and_CC tiramisu_NN1 as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 an_AT1 irresistible_JJ apple_NN1 clafouti_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 moist_JJ and_CC delicious_JJ Italian_JJ polenta_NN1 cake_NN1 ._. 
Perhaps_RR most_RGT importantly_RR ,_, many_DA2 of_IO the_AT recipes_NN2 are_VBR made_VVN with_IW on-hand_JJ pantry_NN1 ingredients_NN2 and_CC seasonal_JJ fruit_NN so_CS21 that_CS22 you_PPY can_VM whip_VVI up_RP a_AT1 tasty_JJ dessert_NN1 at_II a_AT1 moment_NN1 's_GE notice_NN1 ._. 
Fresh-baked_JJ cookies_NN2 taste_VV0 great_JJ and_CC are_VBR often_RR less_RGR expensive_JJ than_CSN other_JJ desserts_NN2 ._. 
Here_RL are_VBR two_MC ways_NN2 to_TO make_VVI sure_JJ you_PPY always_RR have_VH0 a_AT1 cache_NN1 of_IO cookies_NN2 on_II hand_NN1 ._. 
1_MC1 ._. 
Freeze_VV0 some_DD dough_NN1 ._. 
Instead_II21 of_II22 baking_VVG an_AT1 entire_JJ batch_NN1 of_IO cookies_NN2 at_RR21 once_RR22 ,_, wrap_VV0 some_DD of_IO the_AT cookie_NN1 dough_NN1 and_CC stash_VV0 it_PPH1 in_II the_AT freezer_NN1 to_TO bake_VVI another_DD1 time_NNT1 --_NN1 even_CS21 if_CS22 it_PPH1 's_VBZ just_RR a_AT1 few_DA2 days_NNT2 later_RRR ._. 
(_( Cookies_NN2 fresh_JJ from_II the_AT oven_NN1 taste_NN1 better_RRR than_CSN three-day-old_JJ cookies._NNU )_) 2_MC ._. 
Freeze_VV0 some_DD cookies_NN2 ._. 
If_CS you_PPY find_VV0 yourself_PPX1 with_IW more_RGR baked_JJ cookies_NN2 than_CSN you_PPY can_VM easily_RR eat_VVI in_II a_AT1 day_NNT1 or_CC two_MC ,_, wrap_VV0 up_RP some_DD of_IO them_PPHO2 and_CC freeze_VV0 them_PPHO2 ._. 
Then_RT just_RR thaw_VV0 at_II room_NN1 temperature_NN1 next_MD time_NNT1 you_PPY need_VV0 something_PN1 sweet_JJ ._. 
When_CS you_PPY need_VV0 a_AT1 quick_JJ and_CC easy_JJ dessert_NN1 and_CC there_EX 's_VBZ no_AT time_NNT1 to_TO bake_VVI ,_, think_VV0 "_" fire_NN1 and_CC ice_NN1 ._. "_" 
Make_VV0 a_AT1 special_JJ dessert_NN1 by_II scooping_VVG vegan_NN1 ice_NN1 cream_NN1 into_II pretty_JJ dessert_NN1 bowls_NN2 ._. 
Then_RT ,_, melt_VV0 some_DD vegan_NN1 margarine_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 little_JJ light_JJ brown_JJ sugar_NN1 in_II a_AT1 skillet_NN1 ,_, add_VV0 your_APPGE choice_NN1 of_IO sliced_JJ fruit_NN (_( bananas_NN2 ,_, pineapple_NN1 ,_, apples_NN2 ,_, peaches_NN2 are_VBR all_DB good_JJ )_) and_CC some_DD nuts_NN2 ,_, if_CS you_PPY like_VV0 ._. 
Finish_VV0 with_IW a_AT1 splash_NN1 of_IO rum_NN1 ,_, brandy_NN1 ,_, or_CC your_APPGE favorite_JJ liqueur_NN1 (_( or_CC not_XX )_) ._. 
Spoon_VV0 the_AT warmed_JJ fruit_NN mixture_NN1 over_II the_AT ice_NN1 cream_NN1 and_CC you_PPY have_VH0 a_AT1 delicious_JJ dessert_NN1 special_JJ enough_RR for_IF company_NN1 ._. 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ a_AT1 great_JJ way_NN1 to_TO stretch_VVI a_AT1 pint_NNU1 of_IO vegan_NN1 ice_NN1 cream_NN1 to_TO keep_VVI the_AT cost_NN1 in_II check_NN1 ._. 
In_II this_DD1 recipe_NN1 ,_, the_AT usually_RR straitlaced_JJ rice_NN1 pudding_NN1 gets_VVZ all_DB glitzed_VVD up_RP with_IW chocolate_NN1 chips_NN2 and_CC walnuts_NN2 for_IF a_AT1 yummy_JJ new_JJ take_VV0 on_RP an_AT1 old-fashioned_JJ favorite_NN1 ._. 
Although_CS many_DA2 people_NN think_VV0 of_IO rice_NN1 pudding_NN1 as_II an_AT1 all-American_JJ dessert_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 's_VBZ actually_RR popular_JJ throughout_II the_AT world_NN1 ,_, from_II Scandinavia_NP1 to_II Asia_NP1 ._. 
And_CC why_RRQ not_XX ?_? 
It_PPH1 's_VBZ wholesome_JJ ,_, economical_JJ ,_, and_CC delicious_JJ ._. 
Use_VV0 any_DD kind_NN1 of_IO non-dairy_JJ milk_NN1 you_PPY prefer_VV0 ,_, from_II soy_JJ or_CC rice_NN1 to_II almond_NN1 or_CC coconut_NN1 ,_, and_CC whatever_DDQV long-grain_NN1 or_CC quick-cooking_JJ rice_NN1 you_PPY have_VH0 on_II hand_NN1 ._. 
Fragrant_JJ basmati_NN2 or_CC jasmine_NN1 are_VBR especially_RR good_JJ ,_, although_CS jasmine_NN1 will_VM take_VVI less_DAR time_NNT1 to_TO cook_VVI ,_, about_RG 20_MC minutes_NNT2 ._. 
For_IF a_AT1 more_RGR traditional_JJ version_NN1 ,_, omit_VV0 the_AT chocolate_NN1 chips_NN2 and_CC walnuts_NN2 ,_, and_CC add_VV0 a_AT1 teaspoon_NN1 of_IO cinnamon_NN1 and_CC 12_MC cup_NN1 of_IO raisins_NN2 ._. 
