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BrokeAss Gourmet
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The premier food, wine and lifestyle blog for people who want to live the high life on the cheap.
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White Pizza with Rainbow Chard and Egg [5]

I don’t really have time to be writing this post. I am sort of over-scheduled right now. First of all, as you may know, I wrote a book. It wasn’t supposed to come out until May 8th, but t...

04 may 12 1 person likes this

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sambal Cheese Sauce [2]

There are two conversations which my parents (who have been married for 31 years and have one of the best relationships I know of) have with enough regularity that I can usually mouth along with them...

25 apr 12

Matzo Kugel with Spinach and Goat Cheese [1]

I brought this to a Seder led by my friend Dana on Friday, but it would also make for a lovely stand-alone supper. It’s Kosher for Passover, but it’s so delicious that I make it throughou...

11 apr 12

Passover Brisket [1]

Passover begins Friday, which means it is also time for brisket! This easy and irresistibly delicious version yields meltingly tender beef in a flavorful, slightly sweet sauce. If you can’t fin...

03 apr 12

Smoked Tuna Salad [2]

Evan told me about can-smoked tuna yesterday as we were discussing cool ways to apply fire to food. His friend David Ruderman, an Orthodox rabbi, showed him how to do it once, when he was visiting fr...

02 apr 12

Salted Matzo Crack [3]

I guess matzo kind of stops being the bread of affliction after you drizzle it with gooey caramel, melted chocolate and flaky salt and serve it for dessert, but that is a risk I am willing to take. B...

29 mar 12 1 person likes this

Apple-Onion Tartlets with Cheddar [4]

Ooh, these are so good. Sweetness from the caramelized onions and apples is contrasted delightfully with salty cheddar and spicy black pepper. Make them for brunch, or a light supper, served with a g...

28 mar 12

Sweet Potato Frittata with Caramelized Onions and Cheddar [7]

Easy to assemble and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner—or even tucked into a sandwich. ingredients extra virgin olive oil Pantry 1 medium onion, sliced $0.50 1 medium garnet yam, cut into ...

20 mar 12 1 person likes this

Spicy Wonton Soup [2]

It’s a cold, blustery day here in San Francisco. The wind is whips through the trees, smacking residents in the face. The rain (which, yes, we do need) shows no signs of stopping. It’s a ...

15 mar 12

Tamago-Tofu Sushi [2]

This easy and fun rendition of maki sushi happens to be vegetarian, but I bet it will appeal even to the most devoted raw fish lovers. I like to make my tamago (a sweet Japanese omelet) in the microw...

09 mar 12 1 person likes this

Sweet Potato Gyoza [1]

If you have never made dumplings before, this is a good recipe to start with. The sweet potato mixture is incredibly easy to work with, the ingredients are straightforward (but complex-tasting, once ...

06 mar 12 1 person likes this

Sweet Potato Corn Cakes with Chipotle Aioli [1]

Wanting to use up the sweet potato flesh I had left over after making this yesterday, I puttered around until I came up with this… These are like slightly denser, crisper hush puppies. Supple s...

02 mar 12

Sweet Potato Skins with Andouille Sausage [1]

These are a wonderful answer to the pub classic, bacon-y, cheesy potato skins. This version features caramelized edges and spicy, complex flavors where regular potato skins are usually greasy and sta...

29 feb 12 2 people like this

Sweet Potato Home Fries, Wally-Style [2]

When I was growing up, I thought our across-the-street neighbors, Wally and Leslie, were the most exciting, exotic people ever. They introduced me to the joys of tiny sausages tucked into crescent ho...

27 feb 12 1 person likes this

Caprese Turkey Burgers [2]

The classic, ever-popular Italian Caprese, a simple, yet exquisite combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic vinegar gives a fresh look boring (but admittedly healthy) ...

21 feb 12 3 people like this

Pasta with Brown Butter, Green Beans and Egg

This pasta dish is simplicity at its most delicious. Or, in my case, the results of a near-empty fridge combined with a total lack of interest in grocery shopping. Chewy cellentani and tender-crisp h...

20 feb 12

Bacon-Spinach Soup with Parmesan [1]

This smoky, creamy, green soup is much more than the sum of its parts. Just a few strips of flavorful bacon transform a whopping 2 lbs of spinach into a decadent, addictive soup. Nutty Parmesan pulls...

15 feb 12

ABCs Best Local Blogger!

Guess what! ABC 7 nominated me as the Bay Area’s Best Local Blogger! I’d love your vote! Just click on the badge below:

15 feb 12

Goat Cheese-Olive Ravioli with Meyer Lemon Sauce [1]

Sometimes, I’m not very good at expressing my feelings. Especially if I’m nervous, I’ll freeze up and choke on my words. It’s not very cute. Fortunately, heart-shaped foods he...

14 feb 12

Glazed Cinnamon Rolls with Candied Bacon

I know everyone freaks out about what to do for dinner on Valentines Day, but if you ask me, the day is really all about breakfast. My mom used to make the most wonderful Valentines Day breakfast for...

13 feb 12 1 person likes this

Challah/Brioche [2]

Rich, eggy challah is a whole lot like French brioche, so, wanting to have both around this weekend for Shabbat/French toast purposes, I decided to make one big batch of dough and then bake it two di...

10 feb 12

Muffuletta with Salami and Mozzarella [1]

Yesterday, I posted a recipe for the fresh focaccia I made, and received multiple comments from readers that it would make excellent muffuletta, the classic layered Cajun sandwich. Never one to pass ...

09 feb 12 1 person likes this

Focaccia with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Rosemary and Parmesan [2]

This quick but very special bread recipe is your express route to an out-of-control-good-sandwich. Split a square in half and layer it with meats (I recommend prosciutto or salami), veggies, cheeses ...

07 feb 12

Coconut Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Lime [3]

This soup manages to be rich and creamy, and somehow also cleansing and soothing—perfect Post-Super Bowl fare. Whether you’re still celebrating the Giants’ big win, or quietly mourn...

06 feb 12

Chicken Mole Tacos [5]

Tacos are, in my opinion, the perfect Superbowl food; they can be cooked in large batches, involve lots of fun toppings, do not require utensils and go very well with beer. This year, I’m going...

31 jan 12 2 people like this

Grilled Salmon with Cilantro-Wasabi Aioli [1]

This recipe is the very definition of effortless elegance. A food processor makes the aioli come together very quickly, but it will still be good if you just finely mince the garlic and cilantro and ...

25 jan 12 1 person likes this

Baked Pumpkins with Cardamom, Honey and Yogurt

Adorable, reasonably healthy and even kid-friendly. This works equally well for breakfast as for dessert. ingredients 2 small sugar pumpkins (note: they should be about the size of a large orange), t...

24 jan 12

Shrimp and Green Pea Dumplings

Dumplings are a Chinese New Year tradition, so today, the first day of the Lunar calendar and the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, seemed like an ideal time to try mixing and rolling my own dumpl...

23 jan 12 1 person likes this

Fresh Lox [2]

My father taught me three very important lessons about food: 1) Matzo brei should be savory, not sweet. 2) The proper breakfast to order in a diner is two eggs, over-easy and an English muffin to dip...

21 jan 12 1 person likes this

Roasted Tomatoes with Olive Oil and Thyme

I yearn for peak-of-the-season, flavorful tomatoes all year long. When they are in-season, it feels so fleeting, as if the love of my life is only in town for a few short months and I have to simulta...

19 jan 12 1 person likes this

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