Recipes

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Gourmet

Steamed Whole Fish with Soy Sauce, Ginger, and Scallion (Classic Chinese)

A classic Chinese whole fish steamed with ginger, finished with a soy sauce and Shaoxing wine drizzle and a sizzling hot oil pour over fresh ...
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Gourmet

Savory Sage Chicken Liver Rigatoni Pasta

Rigatoni tossed in a rich sage butter sauce with minced chicken livers, sherry, and Parmesan — an elegant, savory pasta night favorite.
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Gourmet

Roasted Whole Branzino (also known as Mediterranean Sea Bass)

Whole branzino stuffed with lemon and fresh herbs, then roasted until crispy-skinned and flaky — a simple, elegant Mediterranean seafood dish.
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Delicious Apps

Roasted Oysters with Uni Butter

Fresh oysters roasted under the broiler with a rich, briny uni (sea urchin) butter and parmesan, finished with chopped chives.
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Gourmet

Red snapper Escovitch with Harissa Sauce

Whole fried red snapper seasoned with warm spices, topped with a tangy pickled bell pepper and onion escovitch, and served with a smoky homemade harissa ...
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Gourmet

Penne Alla Vodka & Rosé with Pancetta and Peas

A rich and creamy penne pasta tossed in a vodka-and-rosé tomato sauce with crispy pancetta, sweet peas, and Parmesan — an easy, elegant weeknight dinner.
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Delicious Apps

Lobster Bisque

A decadent starter or make it a main course. I can sit down with a bowl of this and some bread and be plenty full.
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Gourmet

General Tso’s Chicken

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a sweet, savory, and spicy sauce with broccoli and bell pepper — a takeout favorite made at home.
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Drinks/beverages

Coquito Puerto Rican Eggnog (Traditional version)

A creamy, traditional Puerto Rican coconut eggnog made with white rum, coconut milk, and warm spices — no cooking required.
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Drinks/beverages

Coquito Puerto Rican Eggnog (Blanco Tequila version)

A creamy, tropical Puerto Rican coconut eggnog made with white tequila, coconut milk, and warm spices — no cooking required.
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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……