Frugal Recipes from The Frugal Foodie Blog

Welcome to The Frugal Foodie Blog. Beware, Man-in-Kitchen. Some of the greatest chefs are men – so are many whose culinary talents are limited to boiling water. I am a member of neither group. I focus on frugal healthy delicious meals that can easily be prepared in less than twenty minutes with only a few ingredients and a minimum of fuss. Those recipes that take more time and effort – like Beef Stew and Eggplant Parmesan – are sized to provide delicious leftovers for a week – or feed a crowd.

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Stir Fry Flank Steak

One of my fondest childhood memories is of my father stir frying small slices of flank steak with fresh tomatoes and a hint of fresh ginger. The tricks for great stir-fried flank steak are to slice the steak into thin … Continue reading →

Flank Steak Zucchini Grill

Flank steak is my very favorite cut of beef. One of my fondest childhood memories is of my father stir frying small slices of flank steak with fresh tomatoes and a hint of fresh ginger. Back then, flank steak was … Continue reading →

Curried Pumpkin Soup

What is autumn without pumpkins, and what healthier way to greet the cooling weather than with a steaming bowl of curried pumpkin soup. You can also use butternut squash in place of the pumpkin for a more subtle treat. One … Continue reading →

Soft Fried Rice

Soft fried rice is an easy and tasty way to use up a wide variety of leftovers. Other than the rice and the egg, all the ingredients are optional. Almost anything you find in your refrigerator is a good candidate … Continue reading →

Beef Stew Recipe – Crock Pot

Beef stew is perhaps THE traditional comfort food – a dish we may remember fondly from the simpler times of our childhoods – perhaps a warm delight we enjoyed at Grandmother’s house. Yesterday’s beef stew was often prepared from a … Continue reading →

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