Shrimp Quesadillas with Peaches, Caramelized Onions & Brie Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 1 cup of red onion, diced 2 Tablespoons butter, divided – stock 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided – stock Splash of balsamic vinegar – stock Salt & pepper – stock 2 peaches, sliced (you can also use frozen peach slices) – $2.99 4 sprigs[…]
Sesame Ginger Salmon over Soba Noodles
Sesame Ginger Salmon over Soba Noodles Serves 4 Inspired by Mother Thyme Ingredients: 4 6-oz salmon fillets – $7.99 3 Tablespoons sesame oil – stock 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar – stock 1 Tablespoon honey – stock 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce – stock ½-Tablespoon mirin – stock 2 garlic cloves, minced finely or run through[…]
Cornmeal Crusted Cod with Pecans and Coconut
Mary Anne here. While taking stock of my pantry and fridge last weekend, I realized I have an abundance of baking products…and unfortunately, a growing waistline to match! Post-holiday dieting is as much a tradition as the festive meals themselves, but creating appetizing dinners that are both cheap and calorie-conscious can be a challenge…. I’ll[…]
Roasted Salmon on a Bed of Leeks
Mary Anne here. Two weeks ago, I created a pasta recipe using leeks, but when I purchased them I had to buy the “bunch” and had two leftover. Given my mantra of “let no food go uneaten,” I decided to create a new recipe based on the extra leeks. I love fish – Salmon in[…]
Soy-Marinated Chinese-Style Tilapia with Fresh Ginger and Scallions
Mariel here. I’ve never been a huge fan of Chinese takeout. Too greasy, too slick, feels too much like lead in my stomach. However, that changed when I lived in Hong Kong for a year. Having skipped good old NYC in favor of the exotic Orient, it was time to bone up on the many[…]
Japanese Miso Cod
Mary Anne here. My daughter loves Japanese food, particularly Miso Cod. She asked me recently if I could create this special dish on the cheap, since it’s pretty pricey when served in a restaurant. Given the $25 price tag, it doesn’t quite fit the budget these days. My research revealed that there are few variations[…]