Here are our 6 favorite budget recipes from Ina Garten
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Ina Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa,” you’re probably familiar with Ina’s welcoming kitchen, which is well-stocked with fully ripened fruits, aromatic herbs and vibrant veggies, all hand-picked from her home garden. You’re also probably familiar with her simple yet comforting recipes, which include everything from truffled mac and cheese to carrot cake with ginger mascarpone frosting.
Turns out, you don’t need to live in an East Hampton estate or drive a Mini Cooper to cook like Ina. Most of her recipes are incredibly budget friendly, making them perfect for the most frugal home cook. All you need on hand are fresh produce, some spices and a few cuts of meat or fish to cook these dishes from the comfort of your own home.
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From Panko-Crusted Salmon to Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus, here are six budget friendly recipes from the one-and-only Ina:
Ramen sometimes gets a bad rep for being a cheap, college meal. But it doesn’t have to solely be that — it can also be a hearty, weeknight dinner.
You’ve heard of Cacio e Pepe, but have you heard of Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus? If not, prepare to be blown away by Ina’s recipe for roasted asparagus spears that are generously coated in butter, salt, pepper, Pecorino, Parmesan, lemon and fleur de sel. Enjoy the asparagus on their own or alongside Ina’s Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes or her Panko-Crusted Salmon.
Considering that many of the recipes in this list call for both potatoes and Gruyère cheese, it’s only fair to include a recipe that incorporates them both into a rich dish that’s perfect for lovers of cheesy starch!
In addition to the potatoes and Gruyère — which are mixed with cream, salt and pepper — Ina’s Potato-Fennel Gratin includes two fennel bulbs that are sliced and sautéed in olive oil and butter. The potatoes along with the fennel are baked together for a little over an hour, until the mixture is evenly browned and bubbly.
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