If I had to make a list of (non-living) things that I love, food would easily be in the top 5. When it comes to food preparation, however, I am not the most active participant (a.k.a. I never cook). In an effort to grow up and impress people I have made it my personal goal to become culinarily-inclined. After moving out of student housing where my kitchen was too full of dirty dishes to even fry an egg, I moved back in with mom and dad (don’t judge) where my kitchen is spotless AND has a dishwasher! Not surprisingly, I am more willing to make food that does not come in a can. As Emeril would say: I’m kicking it up a notch (BAM!).

Unfortunately, the funds don’t support nightly Filet Mignon and Crème de Pamplemousse but there are ways to bring some gourmet into our diets. Let me introduce you to Broke Ass Gourmet (BAG). BAG is an awesome blog filled with delicious yet economical recipes. It’s packed with meal ideas from fancy sounding ones like ‘Crab Risotto’ to those that have funny names like ‘Hipster Dogs’. What makes BAG so practical is its money and time conscious design. Each recipe includes the time it takes to prepare and cook and the price of each ingredient. Most of the dishes on the blog cost less than $14 and can feed up to 4 people. For the price of street meat, you can eat a fancy meal and have leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.

For you Broke Ass winos, BAG also has a good but cheap wine guide to accessorize your super frugal feasts.

I am so hungry right now. Going to make some Spicy Heirloom Tomato-Parmesan Soup.

Bon Appetit!

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Tags: Broke Ass Gourmet, Eating, Recession, Romi Levine, Screw You Recession! Savings