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Chorizo and Mussels Recipe

A rich, garlicky mussels recipe simmered with smoky chorizo, white wine, cherry tomatoes, and a touch of cream and harissa, served with baguette for dipping.
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Asian Fusion Chicken Thighs

Garlicky, gingery marinated chicken thighs with soy sauce, fish sauce, and kaffir lime, baked until crisp.
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Savory Blue Crab Infused Spaghetti

This is a Frugal Gastronomy household favorite because we love Crabs. This recipe also appears in the Frugal Gastronomy “Summer of Love” Cookbook, in print ...
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Deconstructed Crab Rangoon or Crab Wonton

The traditional way of making the Wonton’s is so time consuming that I came up with a way to simplify the dish and still get ...
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Singaporean Spicy Chili Crab

This is a must have if you like crabs, gravy (sauce) and bread to dip. Serve as a solo crab, or just crab claws and ...
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Thai Chili Garlic Mahi Mahi

Steamed mahi mahi fillets topped with a fragrant Thai chili-garlic-cilantro sauce, a classic dish bursting with bold, bright flavor.
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The “Not Just For Special Occasions” Prime Rib Roast

While we usually break this one out for a holiday event, it can be an any-day of the week meal. This recipe also appears in ...
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Vietnamese Caramelized Pork (Thit Kho)

Pork belly or shoulder braised low and slow in a caramel-and-coconut-water sauce until deeply tender – a rich, comforting dish from inexpensive cuts of meat.
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Vietnamese Sugar Cane Shrimp-cake Skewers (Chao Tom)

A sweet and Savory appetizer that is sure to be a hit at your next party….
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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……