Editor's note: On Mondays, Kristen Swensson of Cheap, Healthy, Good swings by these parts to share healthy and delicious recipes with us. Take it away, Kristen! [Photograph: Kristen Swensson] I used to consider risotto too rich, expensive, and upscale for...
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[Photograph: Robin Bellinger] Shopping List 2 cups polenta (about 12 ounces): $1.20 1 bunch broccoli rabe: $2.99 Pantry items: Butter, salt, olive oil, garlic, crushed chile flakes Total cost (for 4 portions): $4.19 I only started making polenta last...
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[Photographs: Michele Humes] Shopping List 16-ounce can cannellini beans: $1.09 Fresh rosemary: $1.49 Fresh basil: $1.50 Scallions: $0.69 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes (pro-rated): $1.75 Red onion: $0.28 Pantry items: Extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, vinegar Total cost: $6.80...
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Shopping List 3/4 pound squid: $2.99 4-ounce package glass noodles: $1.69 1 red bell pepper: $1.73 1 red onion: $0.45 Bunch cilantro: $0.69 2 limes: $0.50 Pantry items: Sriracha, fish sauce, garlic, vegetable oil Total cost: $8.05 A couple...
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Shopping List 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 pound) - $3.29 1/2 pound green beans - $0.49 1 large cucumber - $0.55 1 lemon - $0.50 Small knob ginger - $0.25 24 ounces vegetable oil - $2.49 Pantry...
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Shopping List 6 plum tomatoes - $2.59 1 zucchini - $0.47 1 yellow squash - $1.04 1 bunch parsley - $0.69 1/2 pound dry spaghetti - $0.65 Pantry items: Extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, garlic, white sugar Total...
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For as long as there have been noodles, the Chinese have been warding off heat stroke by chilling and serving them, with a smattering of slivered goodies, in pools of sesame and chili oils. Admittedly, this version is not strictly faithful to that history—but it doesn't clump, either.
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Shopping List 3 large russet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds) - $1.78 16 ounces beef/chicken/vegetable stock - $1.59 4 ounces Gruyère cheese - $3.95 2 heads garlic - $0.70 Pantry items: Flour, butter, olive oil Total cost: $8.02 When...
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The classic Thai dish of ground chicken and basil, with chili, fish sauce, and a touch of sugar is quick and simple to prepare.
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Cornmeal crêpes are a little heartier than French crêpes, much yellower, and taste distinctly tortilla-like even while retaining the pliant texture of the classic crêpe.
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