Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
What $48.63 buys you. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Jamie Leeds dices potatoes for the oyster stew. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Soaking the chopped leeks in water to remove any dirt. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Leeds removes the skin of a celery root. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
The beets simmer until they turn soft. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Celery, leek, celery root, and potato for the stew. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
The stew simmers. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Leeds slices the beets, leaving the tops on. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Leeds peels grapefruit for the beet salad. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Leeds cuts the grapefruit segments from their pith. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Grapefruit and golden beets for the salad. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Grapefruit-and-golden-beet salad. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds cooks up an oyster dinner for six for under $50.
Oyster stew with paprika and parsley. Photograph by Kelly DiNardo
