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Christmas Dinner Recipe Ideas

December 21, 2014 by feastonthecheap 4 Comments

Over the years I have experimented with an inordinate number of Christmas dinner recipe ideas. Past favorites have included Turkey with all the trimmings and Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, but the all-time winner in our house is my Herb and Honey Marinated Filet of Beef. After the economy crashed in September of ’08, which[…]

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Cool Green Bean Salad with Smoked Gouda and Crisp Apples

August 10, 2012 by feastonthecheap 10 Comments

Mary Anne here. As I write this post, my most beautiful and cherished grandson is exactly 5 weeks old today, and I am The.Happiest. Nana. Ever. As a doting Nana, these past weeks have blown by in a whirl of cooking, cleaning, soothing, and savoring every delicious moment whilst tending to my exhausted daughter as[…]

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Roasted Bell Pepper and Tomato Sauce

November 21, 2011 by feastonthecheap 25 Comments

Mariel here. So far for Secret Recipe Club, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of meeting new bloggers, or should I say, new to me. But this week, I was assigned none other than Family Fresh Cooking, one of the very first food blogs I ever started browsing. Marla is a busy So-Cal transplant from Long[…]

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Thanksgiving Side Dish Inspiration

November 17, 2011 by feastonthecheap 6 Comments

Mariel here. Sure, my mom’s turkey is to-die-for – check out her tips on what to do and what NOT to do – but let’s be honest, it’s all about the side dishes On what other day is it socially-acceptable to attend a formal dinner wearing elastic-waisted cargo pants – or cargo pants of any[…]

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Butcher’s Bolognese

November 15, 2011 by feastonthecheap 14 Comments

Mariel here. Like most people, when I receive promotional offers in the mail, I rip ’em right up. They’re insulting – how dare you waste my time with your meaningless spam! But I guess I was feeling generous one day and decided to read through marketing material from American Express. They were shelling out a[…]

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Gingersnap Cheesecake

November 10, 2011 by feastonthecheap 24 Comments

Mariel here. The women in my family are queens of the cheesecake. If you haven’t already given my grandmother’s versions a spin – both the chocolate and the regular – you better hop to. My mom has become a cheesecake pro in her own right and regularly dishes up these treats for her nearest and[…]

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Harvest Lasagna with Roasted Squash and Caramelized Onions

November 3, 2011 by feastonthecheap 18 Comments

Mariel here. This past weekend, I spent some time down in Charlotte celebrating the engagement of my best friend…I just happen to be her maid of honor so it was an event I couldn’t and wouldn’t wanna miss. Unfortunately, the weather here in NYC had other plans. As many of you no doubt know, we[…]

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Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake with a Gooey Chocolate Glaze

October 24, 2011 by feastonthecheap 34 Comments

Mariel here. For this month’s installment of Secret Recipe Club, I bounced on over to Liv Life, where I stumbled across this recipe for a decadent-looking Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake. I’ve been intrigued by the Choco-Pumpkin pairing since I spotted these brownies over at Smitten Kitchen and since I recently added a Bundt pan to[…]

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Cider-Roasted Pulled Pork Sliders with Braised Red Cabbage and Crisp Apples

October 20, 2011 by feastonthecheap 12 Comments

Mariel here: After whipping up that delicious Spiced Cider Bundt Cake last week, I had about a pint of leftover cider so I decided to take the dregs for a spin in a savory dish. I’m a fan of sliders – I firmly believe that small bites simply taste better than a big honkin’ bun[…]

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Sweet and Smoky Roasted Cauliflower

October 13, 2011 by feastonthecheap 17 Comments

Mariel here. At first I hesitated about posting this – I mean, do you really need me to tell you how to make such a simple side dish? But then I remembered a time not so long ago, when I would call my mom or hit up Google for instructions on basic tasks like boiling[…]

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Spiced Apple Cider Bundt Cake with a Cinnamon-Cider Glaze

October 4, 2011 by feastonthecheap 21 Comments

Mariel here. I spent part of the weekend upstate, lapping up the peace and quiet that only the countryside can provide. Living in the city is like living under constant attack – honking horns make my hair stand on end, a scary neighbor ensures I break into a cold sweat when I leave the apartment,[…]

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Super Bowl Party Tips

February 1, 2011 by feastonthecheap 7 Comments

Mariel & Mary Anne here. If you’ve signed on to host a super bowl soiree – and if you’re starting to panic over what to serve and how to serve it – we’ve outlined a low-maintenance Sunday game plan over at Patch.com. We’ve also shared tons of recipe ideas as well as a brand new[…]

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Guest Post: The ABCs of Gluten-Free

January 27, 2011 by feastonthecheap 6 Comments

Mariel & Mary Anne here: For awhile now, we’ve wanted to turn our attention to the gluten-free contingent, but since neither of us abide, we didn’t really know where to start. As luck would have it, we recently met the incredibly knowledgeable Lisa Cain, PhD from Snack-Girl.com: an arbiter of all things healthful, an evolutionary[…]

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Hanukkah Recipe Ideas

November 30, 2010 by feastonthecheap 3 Comments

Mary Anne here. I’m no expert on the history of Hanukkah, but having grown up in a household with a Jewish step-dad at the helm, I feel compelled to give at least a brief overview of this early winter holiday. As I’m sure you know, Hanukkah is the festival of lights, its commemoration dating back[…]

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An Hour-by-Hour Thanksgiving Plan

November 23, 2010 by feastonthecheap Leave a Comment

The final installment of our Turkey Day prep plan has gone live over at Patch.com. Here, we dish up an hourly action plan that’ll hopefully make hosting this harried holiday dinner just a little less frantic. If you need the full line-up, check out Part I and Part II. We’ll be back next Tuesday with[…]

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Thanksgiving Countdown: Two Weeks Out

November 12, 2010 by feastonthecheap 7 Comments

Mariel and Mary Anne here. We recently teamed up with AOL’s Patch.com to provide a handy-dandy guide to prepping for the holidays. We’re thrilled to debut this week’s inaugural post, which highlights tips and suggestions for organizing your kitchen now that we’re two weeks away from Turkey Day. We hope you’ll take a minute to[…]

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Father’s Day Recipes

June 16, 2010 by feastonthecheap 4 Comments

Dad’s big day isn’t all that far away…and so far you’ve got nada. No card, no gift, nothing but good intentions. Instead of shirking your genetic responsibility to honor thy father, whip him up a manly meal he won’t soon forget with one of these Father’s Day recipes. They call them brownie points for a[…]

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And the Winner Is…

May 25, 2010 by feastonthecheap 3 Comments

…Sheryl Gickler. Congratulations! To claim your $60 gift code, just email us at feastonthecheap[AT]gmail[dot]com. A big thanks to CSN for donating the prize – and to everyone for playing. Oh, and here’s cold-hard proof of who won:

Home Goodies Giveaway!

May 18, 2010 by feastonthecheap 31 Comments

Alright friends, it’s time to see just how friendly you are with Lady Luck. As we teased last week, CSN Stores is offering one lucky Feast on the Cheaper a $60 gift code redeemable for anything your greedy little heart desires from their MASSIVE stock of home goods and kitchenwares. To enter, simply leave a[…]

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Upcoming Home Goodies Giveaway!

May 12, 2010 by feastonthecheap 8 Comments

Mariel here. Hosting the fragrance giveaway at On the Glam was just so much darn fun, we thought we’d offer Feast‘s readers a similar thrill. So scrape yourselves off your La-Z-Boys, step away from your sectional sofas, and get ready to get greedy, ’cause this time, we’re taking it to the kitchen. CSN Stores, which[…]

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