The Frisky

Hot Outta The Oven: Peppercorn-Crusted Steak

TTBMarch 14, 2009 //

Ask any man where he wants to go for his birthday and 98% of the time* he will answer “steak house.” Ask him today, and hopefully he’d have the good sense to utter, “Steak and a blow job please,” as today, March 14, is the unofficial reverse Valentine’s Day known as “Steak & Blow Job Day.” I won’t tell you how to do the latter (that’s Dr. V’s territory), but I can handle the former. Face it, if you’re hitting up a spot a few steps up from the Red Lobster, chances are the meal will cost you a few Benjamins. As with most DIY projects, this steak dinner will save you enough greenbacks to fund a new birthday dinner outfit without compromising what it is he desires – a juicy seared steak. (*unconfirmed but highly probable statistic) Keep reading »

Hot Outta The Oven: Sloppy Joes On A Recessionista’s Budget

TTBOctober 31, 2008 //

Hot foodie Teri Tsang Barrett knows her way around a kitchen—a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, she works as a Food Editor at Everyday With Rachael Ray in constant search of the perfect thin crust pizza. Here she unveils her favorite frisky recipes—good food that every ravenous gal can make in a pinch. Got a rumble in your belly for something you want her to cook up a recipe for? Email us at tips@thefrisky.com.

In preparation for the financial apocalypse, I was challenged by Amelia to come up with five recipes for Frisky readers eatin’ on the cheap. Check out the full grocery list for all the recipes here. I tried to stick with an “under $10” budget* for each recipe, so set aside $50 and let me know if I was wrong. After the jump, the fifth and final recipe I’ve concocted…
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Hot Outta The Oven: Egg Drop Soup On A Recessionista’s Budget

TTBOctober 30, 2008 //

Hot Outta The Oven: Tortilla Espanola On A Recessionista’s Budget

TTBOctober 29, 2008 //

Hot Outta The Oven: Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower Pasta On A Recessionista’s Budget

TTBOctober 28, 2008 //

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Hot Outta The Oven: Soy-Glazed Chicken On A Recessionista’s Budget

TTBOctober 27, 2008 //

A good friend of mine who works in finance told me that every time she’s gone on vacation (or “holiday”, as she so elegantly refers to it as she now lives in the U.K.), a bank or major financial institution has collapsed. She’s about to go on vacation again, so in preparation for the financial apocalypse, I was challenged by Amelia to come up with five recipes for Frisky readers eatin’ on the cheap. Check out the full grocery list for all the recipes here. I tried to stick with an “under $10” budget* for each recipe, so set aside $50 and let me know if I was wrong. After the jump, the first recipe I’ve concocted… Keep reading »

Hot Outta The Oven: Grocery List For Five Recession Friendly Meals

TTBOctober 25, 2008 //

In preparation for the financial apocalypse, I was challenged by Amelia to come up with five recipes for Frisky readers eatin’ on the cheap. I tried to stick with an “under $10” budget* for each recipe, so set aside $50, head to the store, and let me know if I was wrong. After the jump, the grocery list you’ll need in order to prepare the five recession friendly meals I’ll be revealing this week.

*based on amounts used – this may sound like it’s cheating, but I swear I used up leftovers in the following four recipes, so consider this your budget weekly meal plan. You’re welcome. Keep reading »

Hot Outta The Oven: Detox-Friendly Roasted Halibut

TTBSeptember 25, 2008 //

After a summer full of beer, margaritas and terrible wedding food, my husband and I are going full-court press with the detox. Call it prep for the holidays or fiscal conservation (you’ve been reading the papers, right?), but eating light and in sounded as good as a banana split being served by George Clooney on Lake Como. And everyone knows that fish is good for you. Fish is kinda scary though, too. Unless I’m shopping at a fishmonger or Whole Foods, I tend to steer clear of our finned friends, because God knows how long it’s been out of water. Make the effort to find fish of the best quality possible. Once you’ve nailed that requirement, it’s a piece of cake. Fish cooks fast and it doesn’t take a whole lot to flavor it just right. Halve the recipe after the jump if you’re feeding just two, but as dinner party food goes, this one’s the bomb. Quick and easy, tangy and satisfying—and it’s good for them too.
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Hot Outta The Oven: Idiot-Proof Grilled Hanger Steak

TTBJuly 9, 2008 //

Hot foodie Teri Tsang Barrett knows her way around a kitchen—a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, she works as a Food Editor at Everyday With Rachael Ray in constant search of the perfect thin crust pizza. Here she unveils her favorite frisky recipes—good food that every ravenous gal can make in a pinch. Got a rumble in your belly for something you want her to cook up a recipe for? Email us at tips@thefrisky.com.

Now that it’s officially grilling season, I felt it was important to arm Frisky gals with a grilling recipe so easy, that you don’t really need the recipe. The trick here lies in the cut (and a little bit of the prep and cooking time). Keep reading »

Hot Outta The Oven: SoCal Fish Tacos

TTBJune 26, 2008 //

I’m one of those annoying Californian transplants that constantly complains about the lack of good (cheap) Mexican food outside of my home town. A bowl of $15 guacamole in NYC will cost $8 at home and don’t even get me started on my inability to find a good burrito. The worst part is that I’ve never even found a proper fish taco in my adopted city, so I set out to make my own. Keep reading »