Today, October 1st, is one year from the day we aired our 1st episode - OK, it's 1 day short of 1 year, but it's as close as we're gonna get so let's not mince words.

Today we're making sauteed chicken as an homage to the first recipe we ever cooked together. We're using the same raw material - a whole roaster - but putting it together a different way. Same basic ingredients, same general cost, 2 separate meals. Damn, we're good! No wonder we've made it a year!

Read More...

INGREDIENTS

-1 4-5 pound whole roasting chicken

-2 Tbsp butter

-1 Tbsp olive oil

-1 Tbsp Paprika

-salt and pepper to taste

Pan sauce

-1/2 shallot, minced

-1/2 cup Vermouth or White Wine

-1/2 cup Chicken stock

-1 Tbsp or more cream (optional)

-1 squeeze of lemon

-salt and pepper to taste

Read More...

In this special extra video, Allie shows you how to break down a whole chicken. 

Read More...

With fall now officially upon us, I'm excited to unveil our first Autumn recipe: Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup - YUM!

Read More...

INGREDIENTS

-2 Tbsp olive oil, plus more if needed

-1 medium yellow or white onion, diced

-2 large garlic cloves, minced

-4 large carrots, diced

-1 lb red potatoes, cubed

-2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 large) cubed

-14 oz sausage or turkey sausage, sliced or ground

-6 cups chicken broth

-1/2 Tbp paprika

-1/2 tsp cayenne

-¼ tsp white pepper

-1 Tbsp dried parsley

Read More...

We've had the recent pleasure of working with Sixpoint Craft Brewery on our Economy Bites 1 Year Anniversary Party. The best part of the pleasure came in the form of the brisket and pastrami sandwiches you'll see in the video below. Can I just say, YUMM, with 2 m's!

Read More...

Welcome to part 2 of our collaboration with Big Girls Small Kitchen. In today's kitchen we team up with Cara, the other 1/2 of the BGSK duo to make a dessert to compliment our Fishballs from last week.

Both Daniel and I are huge carrot cake fans, so you can imagine our delight when Cara suggested we make them in cupcake form for our episode together. Usually I think desserts are a lot harder to make then savory dishes (a lot less room for error) but I felt that this recipe was surpringly easy. The simplicity comes across in the video as well, I dont know if we've ever produced such a chill, slow paced episode. I kinda love it!

Read More...

INGREDIENTS

-6 or 7 carrots, peeled and grated (about 3 cups)

-1 1/4 cup all purpose flour

-3/4 cup whole wheat flour

-1/2 nutmeg

-2 tsp cinnamon

-2 tsp ground ginger

-2 tsp baking soda

-1 tsp salt

-1 cup sugar

-1 cup light or dark brown sugar

-1 cup Canola oil

-4 large eggs

-1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

-1/2 cup raisins (optional)

icing

-8 oz. cream cheese

-12 oz. butter, softened

-1 cup powdered sugar

-3 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Read More...

Hey guys! As you know, our one year anniversary is quickly coming up and to celebrate, we've put together an AMAZING party just for our fans! Come dance, drink and be merry with us as we toast our year of success!

RSVP here: http://bit.ly/b5EqqC

More details below?

Read More...

Welcome to the first of two episodes we shot with the lovely ladies from Big Girls Small Kitchen (did you miss the adorable promo? See it here!). We put together two episodes with these gals because each has a specialty. Phoebe, today's guest star, focuses her talents on savory dishes while Cara, who you'll meet next week, is the dessert guru. Both equally as yummy and equally as deserving of their own episode!

The dish on today's episdoe is a fusion of our two styles: Economical gourmet! Also - it has a funny name: fish meatballs! Fish balls! HAHAH! See, told you!

Read More...

INGREDIENTS

meatballs

-1 box spaghetti, cooked to package direcions

-2 shallots, chopped

-2 cloves garlic, minced

-3 slices white bread, crusts removed

-1/2 cup parsley leaves

-1 lb firm white fish (ex: tilapia, cod), coursely chopped

-2 eggs, beaten

-1 tsp salt

-pinch of cayenne pepper

Spicy Red Pepper Sauce

-1 small yellow onion, chopped

-1 red pepper, chopped

-1 Tbsp paprika

-pinch cayenne

-2 cloves garlic, minced

-1/2 tsp salt

-1 28 oz. can tomatoes

Read More...

Here we are - nearly labor day, the last day of the summer and the last summertime recipe of Economy Bites! We're sad that the scortching New York City summer days are at an end...but not really. Actually, it's pretty hard to do our show in the summer. No air conditioning in the kitchen = cranky, smelly E. Biters. Be glad that you're on THIS side of the camera!

Now that I've riled up your appetite, take a look at our final summer Economy Bites recipe: Bar B Que baked beans!

Read More...

INGREDIENTS

-3 medium yellow onions, diced

-3 cloves garlic, minced

-6 strips bacon

-1/2 cup molasses

-1/2 cup bar b que sauce

-1/2 cup ketchup

-1 1/2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

-1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

-3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

-4 1/2 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar

-3 14.5oz cans Kidney beans, drained

-salt and pepper to taste

Read More...

Attention! Attention! Today we're officially announcing our very exciting collaboration with Big Girls Small Kitchen, another New York based food blog created by two 20 somethings with the hopes of bringing you great recipes! Check out the promo below to see what kind of treats you've got coming your way!

Read More...