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Welcome to Inflation Bites, where we explore the art of fine cooking on a budget, bringing gourmet flavors to your table without breaking the bank.
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Shrimp Stir Fry with Bok Choy and Mushrooms
The classic combination of baby Bok Choy and mushrooms is made better with shrimp in a tangy sauce. The secret to great shrimp stir-fry...
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Beef Cheeks in Wine Sauce with Mushrooms and Bacon (Beef Bourguignon)
Beef cheeks will make hands-down the best Beef Bourguignon you have ever tasted. Elevate your cooking while keeping your budget in check.
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How to Make the Perfect Shrimp Risotto with Homemade Shrimp Stock
Traditional Risotto requires good stock, but you can make stock from the heads and shells of whole shrimp and serve around $10.
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Mastering the Art of Cherry Clafoutis: A Classic Julia Child Dessert Recipe
This classic French dessert is also a traditional breakfast dish with cherries cooked in a thick custard.
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Can You Make Delicious Spaghetti with Clam Sauce Using Frozen Clams?
We modified a Food & Wine magazine recipe to use frozen clams, so serving Spaghetti with Clams costs $10 for 2-4 servings.
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The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Beef Round Roasts for a Mouthwatering, Budget-Friendly Meal
You can cook Sirloin Tip, London Broil, Top Round, Bottom Round, or Rump Roast perfectly. This is a guide on cooking roasts from the round.
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Spaghetti Carbonara with Peppered Bacon
This classic Roman pasta with Romano and Parmesan cheeses is made even better with peppered bacon. Even with high-quality cheeses, this...
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How to Make Casio e Pepe: Only 3 Ingredients in Just 15 Minutes.
This classic dish from Rome is perfect, with Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses and hearty pasta for under $5 for 4 servings.
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How to Perfect Julia Child's French Onion Soup in Your Own Kitchen
French Onion Soup was one of Julia's first recipes on The French Chef, and for good reason—it personifies French cuisine.
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How to Make Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo without Breaking the Bank
Buttery shrimp make from-scratch Fettucine Alfredo even better. Shop carefully, and you can serve 4 for around $14.
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Julia Child's Chicken Fricassee on a Budget: Enjoy the Lighter Cousin of Coq au Vin
In this classic recipe, chicken is simmered in white wine, brown with pearl onions and mushrooms, and finished with a cream sauce.
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Uncovering the Magic: Julia Child's Original Chocolate Mousse Recipe
In a sea of adaptations of Julia Child's Chocolate Mousse recipe, let's revisit the original recipe prepared on The French Chef.
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Veal Short Ribs with Mushroom Cream Sauce: Gourmet on a Budget
This classic French dish is perfect: the short ribs tender and buttery, and the sauce is a classic of mushrooms, cream, and parmesan cheese.
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Lamb Shanks in Fish Sauce: a Blend of French and Vietnamese Flavors
These lamb shanks are marinated in fish sauce and garlic and braised until tender and falling off the bone. This variation of a Bon Appetit
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The Ultimate Apple Pie: The Best (and Easiest) Pie Ever for $6 of Aldi Ingredients
This amazing apple pie is made from mixed apples and ready-made crusts from Aldi, with fresh lemon and ginger.
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Thai Green Curry with Frozen Seafood Mix
This delicious, rich green curry is made with prepared curry paste, aromatics, vegetables, coconut milk, and a frozen seafood medley.
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How to Cook with Mixed Frozen Seafood: Pasta with Seafood in Tomato Garlic Sauce
Cooking a classic like spaghetti and seafood in a garlic tomato sauce is easy and inexpensive when made with mixed frozen seafood.
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Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Mussels, and Tomatoes: Seafood on a Budget
This Italian pasta dish uses frozen whole shrimp and mussels with angel hair pasta for a showstopping dish for around $13 for 4 servings.
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Tom Yum Soup on a Budget: Thai Flavors under $12
Everyone seems to love Tom Yum Soup, but many kinds of hot and sour soup exist. Tom Yum Nam Sai is clear soup, while Tom Yum Nam Khon is a c
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Osso Bucco: Date Night on a Budget
Tender veal shanks are braised in wine and stock, with aromatics and gremolata—This showstopping dish is for a special night.
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