Budget
Budget recipes draw on inexpensive ingredients and familiar staples. Omelettes, zucchini pancakes, and other preparations offer starting points when keeping ingredient expense low is part of choosing a meal.
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Buttermilk Fried Okra
A sprinkling of sugar in the cornmeal coating caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp, golden crust. Ingredients 1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3/4…
Deviled Potatoes
Ingredients 14 petite red or yellow oval-shaped potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sweet-hot pickle relish…
Sous Vide Buttered Corn on the Cob
Equipment Sous vide water bath setup (I used a SousVide Supreme Demi) Vacuum sealer and gallon vacuum bags Ingredients Corn on the cob 1 tablespoon of butter for…
How to Make Roasted Potatoes Crisper
Parboiling potatoes and roughening their surfaces can create a crisp crust. The balance matters: the pieces should soften at the edges while remaining intact. Parboil to the right…
Indian Madras Okra
I love okra. It has high levels of vitamins A and C. Although fresh okra can be a little on the expensive side, the frozen okra is easy…
Praline Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup butter Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Bring brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, and…
Rotkohl – Red Cabbage
Ingredients 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or canola oil 1 small head red cabbage (about 1-1/2 pounds), shredded 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped 1 cup water 1/4…
Corn Nuggets
Instructions 1 (11 ounce) can creamed corn 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg white 2 tablespoons…
Tomato Salsa
Zingy, refreshing salsas are easy to improvise—simply balance the proportions of ingredients according to taste. Top burritos, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, chili, or bean soups; add to omelets and…
BBQ Glaze
Ingredients 240g Molasses 120g Liquid smoke 60g Liquid aminos, or soy sauce Preparation Whisk the ingredients together in a small jar or bowl. Set aside. Cook’s Notes We…
