Recipes

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Close-up of shrimp pad thai with lime and peanuts on a white plate, perfect for food lovers.
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Pad Thai with Shrimp

Tamarind, fish sauce, and palm sugar create Pad Thai's iconic sweet-tangy-savory balance, stretched with rice noodles, egg, and bean sprouts.
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Tantalizing Korean Kimchi Fried Rice served in a ceramic bowl, showcasing vibrant colors and textures.
Quick meals/one pan meals

Korean Kimchi Fried Rice

Tangy fermented kimchi turns leftover rice into a bold satisfying meal in under 20 minutes, topped with a fried egg.
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Hearty Tom Yum Noodle Soup: A Signature Spicy, Sour, and Savory Element of Thai Cuisine

This version includes shrimp (Tom Yum Goong style), rice noodles, and a rich, slightly creamy broth with coconut milk.
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Close-up of delicious Asian noodles and creamy green curry, garnished with fresh herbs.
Quick meals/one pan meals

Singapore Noodles

Thin rice vermicelli stir-fried with curry powder, egg, and vegetables for a bright, quick, and budget-friendly noodle dish.
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Deliciously vibrant Korean bibimbap topped with marinated bulgogi beef and fresh vegetables.
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Korean Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Thin-sliced beef marinated in a sweet garlicky soy sauce, seared fast and piled over rice.
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Delicious Taiwanese braised pork rice topped with a soft boiled egg, served in Puli, Taiwan.
Quick meals/one pan meals

Korean Gochujang Pork Bowls

Ground pork simmered in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce over rice, a bold one-pan dinner built from one of the most affordable proteins around.
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Close-up of a traditional Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich with fresh vegetables. Perfect for food lovers.
Quick meals/one pan meals

Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich

Crusty bread quick-pickled vegetables fresh herbs and a savory protein come together in one of the best-value sandwiches you can make at home.
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A close-up of traditional Indian chana masala garnished with fresh herbs, showcasing its rich and appetizing flavors.
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Chana Masala (Spiced Chickpea Curry)

Canned chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato-onion masala – one of the most nutritious, filling, and inexpensive meals in Indian home cooking.
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Appetizing Nasi Goreng served with satay, fried egg, and vegetables on a black plate.
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Indonesian Nasi Goreng

Indonesia's iconic fried rice, built on sweet soy sauce and shrimp paste or fish sauce for deep umami.
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Delicious Asian noodles with colorful vegetables and chopsticks on a bright table.
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Sesame Ginger Noodles

A glossy, nutty sesame-soy sauce tossed with noodles and crisp vegetables for a fast, pantry-friendly side or light main.
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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……