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Frugal Foodie: Jaleo’s Ramon Martinez

Cooking on the grill doesn’t have to burn up your budget. Ramon Martinez of Jaleo shows us how to make a paella dinner for six for less than $30.
Best Bites, Recipes, Recipe Sleuth  |  Jul 22, 2010
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Frugal Foodie: Bibiana’s Douglas Hernandez

Satisfying your sweet tooth this summer doesn’t have to melt your budget. Douglas Hernandez from Bibiana shows us how to put together an ice-cream social for ten for less than $30.
Best Bites, Recipes, Frugal Foodie  |  Jun 24, 2010
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The Frugal Foodie: BLT Steak’s Victor Albisu

Lighting up the grill for a steak dinner doesn’t have to set your wallet on fire. BLT’s Victor Albisu shows us how to make a four-person steak dinner for less than $25.
Best Bites, Recipes, Frugal Foodie  |  May 27, 2010
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The Frugal Foodie: Zentan’s Susur Lee

Looking to throw a springtime dinner party on the cheap? Zentan's Susur Lee shows us how to cook supper for eight for less than $50.
Best Bites, Recipes, Frugal Foodie  |  May 27, 2010
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The Frugal Foodie: The Fairmont’s Jason Dalling

A spring brunch doesn’t have to break the bank. The Fairmont’s Jason Dalling shows us it’s easy saving green with a brunch for six for less than $25.
Best Bites, Recipes, Frugal Foodie  |  May 6, 2010
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Some Pork Belly With Your Downward Dog?

Best Bites, Events  |  Apr 21, 2010
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The Frugal Foodie: 2941’s Anthony Chavez

Satisfying your sweet tooth doesn’t have to sour your budget. 2941’s pastry chef, Anthony Chavez, shows us how to whip up a dessert menu for six for less than $50.
Best Bites, Recipes, Frugal Foodie  |  Mar 12, 2010
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The Frugal Foodie: Kyle Bailey and Tiffany MacIsaac

Your significant other may leave you swooning, but your grocery bill doesn’t need to. Birch & Barley chef Kyle Bailey and pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac show us how to make a Valentine’s Day dinner for two for less than $20.
Best Bites, Recipes, Frugal Foodie  |  Mar 11, 2010
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The Frugal Foodie: Jamie Leeds

Slurping up oysters doesn’t have to deep-six your budget. Jamie Leeds of Hank’s Oyster Bar shows us how to make a dinner for six for less than $50.
Best Bites, Recipes, Frugal Foodie  |  Feb 11, 2010
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The Frugal Foodie: Stefano Frigerio

Gift giving doesn’t have to drain your savings. Stefano Frigerio of the Copper Pot Food Company shows us how to make gifts for four for less than $25.
Best Bites, Recipes, Holiday Eats, Frugal Foodie  |  Dec 22, 2009
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