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!...