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Dinner tonight, Lunch tomorrow

Even though its mid-October, we found pictures from one of favorite summer dishes and we decided to post it before it was WAY too late.  We were still able to find fresh tomatoes and eggplants at a local farmer’s market … Continue reading

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Orange Sea Scallops

In the 18 month history of 2frugalfoodies, this is the longest break we’ve ever taken from blogging.  We’re sorry to leave you hanging for so long, but we were in NYC and then down in Charlotte, and now we’re back … Continue reading

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Goals

So! Last night we went to see Anthony Bourdain, and he definitely exceeded our expectations.  I would hands-down recommend going to see him if he comes anywhere close to you (unless you’re squeemish about profanity or easily take offense to … Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken made with Blue Moon

You can ask anyone in either of our families- chicken is rarely something that we get too excited about.  One of the running jokes is to ask, “Do y’all want chicken for dinner tonight?”  We don’t have to answer, because … Continue reading

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Summer’s Here – Let’s Grill!

We recently mentioned our move to a new place.  This one has outdoor space that’s all ours- which means our own patio, yard, and grill.  It’s a fantastic upgrade to our cooking and eating routines, and we’re enjoying it thoroughly.  … Continue reading

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Summer Sea Scallops

We found a great price on sea scallops recently, and wanted to create a summery meal: bright, fresh, light, and tasty.  Nothing in the recipe is too particularly complicated, but when the elements come together, the tastes and textures are … Continue reading

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Summer Asparagus with Eggs and Chives

Here’s a screen shot from my computer… the local weather: 98 degrees? 98 DEGREES? That’s hot. Really really hot. I know I’m whining, but that’s ridiculous. You know what else is ridiculous? The fact that I went to see the … Continue reading

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Smoky Brussel Sprout Toasts

This is a recipe that we stumbled upon during Meatless May, and one that we’ve made over and over ever since. Before 2009, I wasn’t so sure that I liked brussel sprouts. We never ate them growing up, and so … Continue reading

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Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa

As we first mentioned in meatless May, one of the joys of going without meat this month is celebrating the warm, sunny summer. Shifting from warm, comforting, hearty winter meals to light, fresh, spring/summer meals has been a real treat. … Continue reading

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New Portobello Recipe

Do real, everyday vegetarians love portobello mushrooms as much as we do? Now that we’re excluding meat from our cooking, portobellos are a natural go-to at the grocery store. And when I’m eating them, I don’t even miss meat! Craziness. … Continue reading

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