Mary Anne here. Corn – the sweet cream of summer’s crop – has been a steady muse this August. Luscious and versatile, this soup can be served cold, at room temperature, or toasty warm when fall’s chill finally takes hold. If you do serve this warm, I suggest dishing it up alongside grilled sausages sautéed[…]
Steve’s Sticky-Sweet Orange Chicken
Mary Anne here. When I posted my brother Stephen’s Spare Ribs recipe, I mentioned that when the Ellicotts get together for family reunions, we really know how to “throw down.” And this past week was no exception. Steve and I – along with our 85-year-old mom (and frequent Feast on the Cheap star) – packed[…]
Picnics in the Park: Vegetarian Tex-Mex Puff Pockets
The following recipe was created specifically for our guest post on Kid City NY and although it’s geared towards the adults, it VERY easily translates to a kid-friendly entrée as well. After all, grown ups have to eat too! For kids, simply eliminate the jalapeno pepper and cut the cumin by half, as childrens’ palates[…]
Super Sundays
One of the hardest parts of eating on the cheap is working all day – often late into the evening – only to return home to an empty fridge and a hankering for easy, greasy takeout. The temptation of ordering in and plunking down another $15 on a “meh” meal usually wins out leaving your[…]
Texas Beef Chili
Mary Anne here. It is with a full heart I pass along this recipe, given to me some years ago by my favorite cousin, Bob. Sadly, Bob is no longer around to dazzle us with his humor and culinary skills, but hopefully my readers will enjoy his chili legacy. He always recommended serving this dish[…]
Harvest Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Corn
Mary Anne here. A hybrid soup and stew (a stoup?), this fragrant, flavorful dish is a bowl-full of fall. It’s also a a seasonal update to our Corn and Crab Chowder, if you’re ever looking for a summer rendition. I’ll get right down to brass tacks so you can get started on what’s become a[…]
Garden Guacamole
Garden Guacamole 10 Servings, but this recipe is easily halved Note: With firm pressure, roll limes on counter top before cutting and juicing. Ingredients: 6 Haas Avocados, ripened – $7.50 *Note: To hasten the ripening of avocado or any fruit, place in a brown paper bag for a day or two. When choosing an avocado,[…]