14 Apr

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Sometimes I get in a cooking rut and I have no idea what to prepare for dinner. It seems like I eat the same thing over and over (pasta. shrimp. fish. repeat), so I went to the grocery store and just let whatever was on sale dictate what I'd prepare. The meal that resulted was a simple one (and similar to dishes I've eaten in restaurants), but one I had never prepared at home. Ingredients: Thin sliced chicken cutlets Mushrooms (baby portobellos, oyster and shiitake mushrooms) Heavy Cream Green Beans Couscous Cilantro Instructions: Cook chicken and mushrooms in...

30 Mar

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Dining out in New York City can be pretty expensive if you're not careful. Luckily, I stumbled upon an awesome joint that had my taste buds watering and I spent less than $10 for a filling meal. My friend and I made our way to Xi'An Famous Foods in Flushing, Queens (it wasn't our intended destination, but that's a story for another day), which is known for their noodles and lamb burger. *Their new Manhattan location was recently voted "Best Noodles" by New York magazine. It's a teeny, no frills...

23 Mar

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I love anything with shrimp or cilantro, so when I came across this coconut shrimp and rice recipe, I knew it would be my Sunday dinner. And at around $1.50 per serving, it was perfect for my wallet. I made some tweaks by substituting brown rice instead of basmati and my coconut curry broth for plain chicken broth. And no meal is complete without veggies, so I included a side of mixed vegetables (you can always find the frozen variety for a buck or s0). Cheap+simple ingredients= Yum-O!...