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Cook the Book: 'Bottega Favorita' by Frank Stitt
Homemade pasta, just made, with salt, olive oil some great tomatoes and fresh basil AND good parm.
Cook the Book: 'Tacos'
A taco in a homemade corn tortilla with some queso fresco and crema and blackbeans cooked with chipotles. The key is the homemade tortilla.
Mark Bittman's Savory Oatmeal with Scallions and Soy Sauce
I had it for breakfast a weekend or two ago and really enjoyed it. Bittman's always been a proponent of veggies for breakfast, utilizing different grains, etc. Not too far off from a traditional Japanese breakfast or congee.
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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Bite-sized chili chocolate brownies. I love the spicy and sweet!
Cook the Book: 'Bottega Favorita' by Frank Stitt
Homemade pasta, just made, with salt, olive oil some great tomatoes and fresh basil AND good parm.
Cook the Book: 'Tacos'
A taco in a homemade corn tortilla with some queso fresco and crema and blackbeans cooked with chipotles. The key is the homemade tortilla.
Mark Bittman's Savory Oatmeal with Scallions and Soy Sauce
I had it for breakfast a weekend or two ago and really enjoyed it. Bittman's always been a proponent of veggies for breakfast, utilizing different grains, etc. Not too far off from a traditional Japanese breakfast or congee.
Blogwatch: Caldo Verde
Traditionally, you need to add Portuguese chorizo to the mix. I should know, I made a vegetarian version for my parents which they thought was delicious, but just not "authentic." Ah well.
Cook the Book: 'Osteria'
Veggie Chili or Veggie Pho - both super spicy.
Favorite Cheap Homemade Meal?
Where to start?
1. Homemade pasta with homemade tomato sauce and whatever veggies are hanging around.
2. Big salad with whatever's in crisper
3. homemade dumplings
4. Omelets
5. Caramelized onion soup or just caramelized onions on just about anything
6. Dried beans (cooked) and then whipped up into delicious soup or sandwich toppings or chili
7. Can of condensed milk = homemade dulce de leche; not a meal, but a dessert for 4; on top of pan dulce
8. Quinoa pilaf with any stir fried veggies
9. Dal with homemade Chapatis
10. Fuul
Eating Well and Cheaply: Any More Ideas Out There?
@latenac - when I started the $30/week project we didn't stock up our pantry or anything. We just started it. I mean, our pantry wasn't barren or anything, but we didn't stock up on sugar, butter, flour, oils, etc. We use what we have. The start date of the project was 9/9/08 - http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com/2008/09/09/hello-world/
We're still going strong.
As for shopping at ethnic markets, I'm all for it, but I find that sometimes the produce comes from sources that utilizes pesticides and are not local at all. Which is something that is hard. How do you balance the cost effectiveness of a Chinatown mango when you probably be eating mangoes in January anyways? Tough one.
Do You Always Eat Breakfast for Breakfast?
Baoguette: Great Vietnamese Sandwiches in Murray Hill, Possibly the Best Banh Mi in NYC
I am interested, but a little sticker shocked. My vegetarian banh mi at Banh Mi Saigon is tasty, huge, hot and $4.50.
Like @gsd96rk1 (above) says Banh Mi Saigon is the way to go. Here's where you can find it: http://www.yelp.com/biz/banh-mi-saigon-new-york
Eating Well and Cheaply: Any More Ideas Out There?
@NotanAmerican - haven't tried grow bags, but I am intrigued. We DID try everything to combat the squirrels - netting, human hair (folk remedy), cayenne pepper, etc., but nothing worked. Will have to research this a bit more.
Eating Well and Cheaply: Any More Ideas Out There?
I would love to grow some of my food. We have an herb garden indoors and tried to grow veggies on a minuscule deck last year, but a gang of Brooklyn squirrels killed that idea.
The idea of doing weekly potlucks with friends is fantastic! A friend and I have been meaning to do a soup exchange. People make a big pot of soup, divide it up in ziplocks or tupperware and split it with friends. You can freeze them for later or use em up during the week. Which reminds me, I have to get on top of that.
dhorst, we've got a new sweet breakfast recipe on the site, but you have to like beans! If you make lots of pizza, have you tried cracking an egg on top of one while it bakes? Trust me, it's amazing.
Eating Well and Cheaply: Any More Ideas Out There?
Oh, and for all of you looking for bang/buck, I recommend quinoa, millet or groats instead of brown rice. Those grains have great nutritional profiles and can change things up once in a while. An added bonus, you can use them for breakfast, like oats.
Eating Well and Cheaply: Any More Ideas Out There?
Hey littlestcapy - it's Tina from $30/Week. Thanks for all of these good ideas. Coupons don't work for us because we shop at a Food Coop. You can read what we do at the blog - http://thirtyaweek.wordpress.com. I mean, we're vegetarians, which allow us to cook with the $30/week budget and we're doing pretty well with bulk, baking our own bread, making our own yogurt, etc. PumpkinBear, the only 99 cent store that's worth anything in NYC is Cheap Jack's - and really only for pasta, bread or condiments. Sometimes they have things worth buying - like Yves brand veggie "meats". For a buck, that's cheaper than any food coop.
Eat for Eight Bucks: Dumplings Two Ways, with Freestyle Dipping Sauce
Making dumpling dough is pretty easy too - especially if you have a food processor. Cuts the cost down even more.
Cook the Book: 'The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook'
Quinoa, chickpeas, red onions and whatever greens are in the fridge sauteed in a bit of olive oil and lemon juice.
Introducing Sweet Tweaks, a New Serious Eats Bake-Along Contest
Ohh, I can't wait to have fun with this one.
Questions for Jammers...
I've been making Bittman's tomato jam obsessively, it really retains the taste of summer. I also made an apple ginger jam (use fresh ginger and grate it with a box cutter or shredder attachment on food processor, it makes a HUGE difference compared to powedered). I'll be making and canning some apple butter after I go apple picking this weekend. Also a favorite is Garlic Rosemary Jelly. Seriously, try it.
Favorite Jam Pot? I just use a big pot.
Favorite Pectin Brand/Style? Ball Fruit Jell Liquid Pectin, but I usually don't use recipes that need pectin.
Any luck with low- or no-sugar jams? Haven't tried!
BW or Pressure canning? No pressure canning - just normal.
Flavors of jam you like to make? See above!
What do you do when your jam doesn't set? hasn't happened yet (fingers crossed)
A Whole Pizza Bianca Is the Best Dinner Party Present For Your Host
What about making it yourself? Any good recipes out there?
Cook the Book: 'The Modern Baker'
Consistently making this awesome sandwich bread in order to save money has been my biggest baking coup. I actually got it off a Serious Eats' reader comment and have tweaked it to perfection. You get a fresh baked loaf in about 2 hours and it's great for any type of sandwich.
Your Typical Breakfast: Weekday and Weekend
I find breakfast really important in keeping me going throughout the day. Weekdays vary: yogurt with fruit or homemade granola, cereal, peanut butter on toast, cottage cheese and fruit, a homemade muffin and some coffee. I am a big brunch fan, so weekends are all out fun: omelets, waffles, eggs en coquette, stratas...there is so much good breakfast food out there.
Help me with my weekday dinners
Staples for me include quinoa with some sort of beans and greens mixture - very versatile if you vary the beans and greens. You can add salsa and cheddar to make it mexican, tahini and lemon for a more middle eastern taste, olives, feta, olives and olive oil for a greek take, etc. Soup is also big, as is stir fries with lots of veggies and tempeh. Get a good cookbook (I recommend Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian or any of his other cookbooks) and start cooking. Or scour food blogs for recipes. There are a ton of easy options out there.
Cook the Book: Nigella Express
Seriously - a crockpot. I can prep a huge batch of soup or a stew, come home from work and eat something hot and healthy. I also have leftovers for days to come or I freeze in small portions for future meals. I heart my crockpot!
Kale: The Leafy Green Monster
The Lacinato Kale Salad from Franny's via NYT's is amazing. Really fresh tasting and very easy to whip up. Highly recommended: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/24/dining/241arex.html?ref=dining
Cook the Book: The Serious Eats Chocolate Lover's Library
Simple homemade truffles are the best. You can make them big or small and roll them in other toppings to get different flavors.
Mark Bittman's Savory Oatmeal with Scallions and Soy Sauce
I just found this Blog. Great ideas. I would skip the meats, bacon, regular sour cream, etc. since I am trying to lower my cholesterol. Thanks.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
dark chocolate
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Little mini cherry cream cheese treats! That's what I love!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
My savory bite-sized treat is mini quiche.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Mini chocolate chip cookies are my faborite. garrettsambo@aol.com
Eating Well and Cheaply: Any More Ideas Out There?
I'm sorry, but i'm a few weeks away from being 80 years old and I'm not going to skimp on food. There are a few good things in life and one of them is fine food (another, wine -- another story) I really enjoy planning and cooking great meals, savoring every bite. Last night we had my son and his wife over for dinner so at eight in the morning I'm in the kitchen making a roux for gumbo. Most of the ingredients for seafood gumbo don't come cheap, but if you want it to taste good, use the best. Dave
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Small brownie squares.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I love craisins!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Bite-sized brownies
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Mini chocolate chip cookies are my favorite.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Chocolate truffles
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I love dark chocolate truffles.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I like mini eclairs!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I like mochi ice cream! Delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I like the mini cheesecakes with fruit toppings. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
although I guess this is actually 2 bites but I love to get creative with deviled eggs-they are a good source of protein and mighty tasty!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
a nice brownie bite
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
My favorite is pecan pie tarts!
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Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
Tea is my favorite meal so I like all of the bite-sized treats I can fit onto my 3 tiered tea tray! But my favorite are Marks & Spencer's scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam. More like 3 bites than one but absolutely delicious!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I love Mexican Wedding cakes aka Russian teacakes- the perfect bite.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I totally love Cream Horns!
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
I've always loved miniature Italian pastries. Among my favorites ate cannoli and baba oh rum. Wow are they sweet and delicious! (when they are fresh)
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
We like to make small bite size red velvet cake whoopie pies! They are super yummy.
Cook the Book: 'Bite-Size Desserts'
mini cream puff
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Bite-sized chili chocolate brownies. I love the spicy and sweet!