Recipes

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Close-up of a savory beef and vegetables dish with rice in a paper bowl.
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Mongolian Beef

Thin-sliced flank steak in a sticky brown-sugar-and-soy glaze — a takeout favorite that's easy to make cheaper and better at home.
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General Tso’s Cauliflower

Crispy baked cauliflower tossed in a sweet, tangy, slightly spicy glaze — a vegetarian centerpiece that costs a fraction of the classic chicken version.
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A mouthwatering chicken katsu served on steamed rice with savory toppings in a bowl.
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Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce

Panko-crusted chicken cutlets, fried until deeply golden and shatteringly crisp, served with a tangy homemade sauce that costs pennies to make.
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Savor the flavors of Asian curry with chicken and eggplant in a Tokyo restaurant bowl.
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Thai Green Curry with Tofu

A fragrant, creamy coconut curry built from a jar of green curry paste, with budget-friendly tofu and vegetables.
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Mouthwatering Kung Pao Chicken garnished with sesame seeds and sauce, offering a flavorful dining experience.
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Kung Pao Chicken

Crispy chicken thighs, peanuts, and a sweet-savory-spicy sauce come together faster than delivery — and cost a fraction of the price.
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Close-up of juicy smoked chicken drumsticks cooking in a pan, creating mouthwatering steam.
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Filipino Chicken Adobo

Chicken braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaf until deeply savory and tender – widely considered the Philippines' national dish.
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Top view of a flavorful butter chicken dish served with naan and garnished with cilantro.
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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

A creamy, tomato-based curry made rich with butter and warm spices – easier and cheaper to make at home than most people expect, using chicken ...
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Appetizing stir-fried noodles with vegetables on a plate, perfect for a delicious meal idea.
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Korean Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)

Chewy sweet potato noodles tossed with colorful vegetables in a savory-sweet sesame-soy sauce, a festive vegetable-forward dish that's naturally inexpensive to make.
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Thai Red Curry Whole Roasted Sea Bass in Coconut Milk with Mango

A whole roasted sea bass marinated in Thai red curry paste, baked in a creamy coconut milk and sweet chili sauce with fresh mango for ...
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Cantonese Style Salt and Pepper Pork

Cantonese style salt and pepper pork is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, known for its crispy texture and bold flavors. This recipe also appears ...
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Mary

Frugal Gastronomy was born out of Mary’s creative mind (and stomach). The desire to eat restaurant quality food at a lower price point at home.

She has the motivation and unique ability to crave something, look up some recipes out there, and modify them to taste even better.

She has the ability to eat something at a restaurant and think about how it could have been better, then come home and recreate it with her twist.

She also has the uncanny ability to find a deal and shop the sales so we have the ingredients at home so when she craves something, she doesn’t need to run out and pay full price or even “Overpay” for convenience.

She started this blog and her website to pass on this knowledge on to other foodies to enjoy……