Category Archives: Cheap Eats

Quick Cauliflower Pasta

Posted on February 22, 2013 by hillaryrosemary

This has been one of those weeks… work is crazy, I’m getting a cold, my roommate, Kristina, is traveling in Europe for three weeks for work (tough life…), so I’ve been handling 100% of cat care duties (Santa, I love … Continue reading →

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Shakshuka (eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce)

Posted on February 5, 2013 by hillaryrosemary

Shakshuka, or eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce, is a classic Israeli breakfast, but delicious at any time of day. It is one of those dishes that looks and tastes very complex, while it actually comes together very quickly and … Continue reading →

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Pan-fried Falafel

Posted on January 19, 2012 by hillaryrosemary

There are certain foods that I put on a pedestal… things that I am absolutely sure I’ll never be able to make (without deep fryers, industrial sized work stations etc.) Until now falafel had been on that list — who … Continue reading →

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Spicy Sausage & Bean Soup

Posted on November 14, 2011 by hillaryrosemary

I’ve been meaning to make chili for quite some time now, but the tail end of a nasty cold and a long work week made it very difficult to think about cooking something that might take 45 minutes to an … Continue reading →

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NYC Food Truck Roundup

Posted on August 26, 2011 by aTaleof2Kitchens

From last Thursday to this Wednesday we opened our wallets, kept our eye on Twitter and tracked down some of the finest mobile feasts our city as to offer. Read on for the full recap… THURSDAY: THE LOT ON TAP … Continue reading →

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Mobile Meals.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by aTaleof2Kitchens

Throughout the country gourmands are going mobile. Food trucks have become a full on craze.  Here in New York City, street food is no longer limited to Sabrett hot dogs, rubbery salted pretzels and bad coffee – you can find … Continue reading →

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Tuna and White Bean Salad

Posted on June 21, 2011 by amyreneesam

A dish so quick and easy to make I almost feel silly writing a recipe for it – this protein packed salad is perfect when you need a meal right quick.   Eat it for lunch, dinner or pack it up … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta Pasta

Posted on June 20, 2011 by hillaryrosemary

Who wants to spend hours slaving in a hot kitchen in the summer? Horrible. This fresh and delicious pasta recipe is one of my favorite go-to quick and easy summer meals. After a long journey home from a lovely wedding … Continue reading →

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Taco Night

Posted on May 24, 2011 by hillaryrosemary

What meal is both cheap AND interactive? Tacos of course. It is always so much fun to make a taco exactly how you like it (EXTRA sour cream, cheese and hot sauce pour moi…), and since the ingredients are so … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Soup

Posted on May 23, 2011 by amyreneesam

Full disclosure, sometimes this girl on a budget’s idea of a cheap dinner is opening a bottle of wine and calling it a night.  But I’m supposed to be an adult now and drinking your dinner is neither classy nor … Continue reading →

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