What is Frugal Food?

One of the top questions that our Money 101 participants ask is “How do I make meals on a budget.” Frugal Food is a joint endeavor between Chef Rae and 50/50 Leadership, aimed at answering exactly this question. Chef Rae will walk you through the basic kitchen necessities, pantry essentials, and teach you two delicious recipes that meet every budget.

Meet the Chef behind Frugal Food

When Rae Glenn found herself homeless and unable to find sustainable employment in 2015, she turned for help to a homeless shelter in Southern California. Her work assignment at the shelter was washing dishes. Working in the kitchen alongside caring and attentive chefs who prepared the meals for the residents, re-ignited her love for cooking.

Recently nominated to Co-Chair the national Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee for Bon Appetit, she works to eliminate biases, ensuring that passion and drive are the only factors considered for advancement and success.  She strives to create an inclusive work, knowing the secret to strength lies in our collective diversity.

Frugal Food Episode One: Kitchen Essentials

Join Chef Rae as she walks you through what cooking essentials you need to have in your kitchen without breaking the bank.

RECIPES

Part 1: How to break down a Chicken

In Part 1, you will learn to make a juicy roasted chicken dinner with vegetables that is not only healthy but also delicious.

Frugal Food Episode Two: Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

In this episode, Chef Rae will teach you how to make meals that pack a (flavor) punch by using inexpensive spices and where you can find them!

Part 2: How to break down a Chicken

In Part 2, we will use the left overs from the roast chicken dinner that was made in part 1 to make deconstructed chicken pot pie.