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Beef Goulash

If you want a winter warmer like stew, but with a hint of a kick, this dish is your new Hungarian best friend.  It’s officially served with pasta or dumplings, but the first time I was in Budapest I was poor, hungry and cold and the potato-laden rustic version...

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Speciality Food: TK Maxxed Out

Small confession to make. Just a teensy one mind. I’m a bit of a TK Maxx sucker.  I love nothing more than taking an hour or so during a day off to browse the aisles, brooding over the would-look-amazing-on-Carrie-but-whoreish-on-me designer slip of a dress or deciding if I really...

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Thai Green Curry

This is classic takeaway at home stuff, very easy to make, and hopefully a darn sight healthier. Can be ‘poshed’ up too for date night. If I’m cooking for the week on Sunday, I often just slap this into the pan when I’m finished as it’s light enough to...

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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

I love soup, but my ADHD-addled palate often craves something more tasty than what is essentially boiled vegetables and stock.  This vivid red dish is a fantastically tasty soup, which hits every spot for taste and comfort.  You can bulk it up into a proper dinner, like I’ve done...

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Cajun Spiced Steamed Salmon & Veg

This one is great for the waistline, but is also     very easy and (sometimes!) relatively cheap to make.  We both love salmon, but only really indulge when there are special offers on – Tesco or Superquinn often have 33% off their sides of...

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Smoked Chilli & Pancetta Pasta Bake

This sounds a lot fancier than it is. The smoked chillies are also known as chipotle chillies and have a beautiful deep smoky taste which really does transform a basic dish. This is a lovely comfort food, and when it appears in our house my boyfriend usually knows to stock...

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Gastronomics.ie is a fully independent food and shopping blog, updated daily, bringing tips and hints on how to cook, eat and drink like a true recessionista. We are mother and daughter, catering for six people and two respectively, and in this blog we share our efforts to lower the grocery bills, while keeping the tummies satisfied! Have a look at the news section for some industry gossip, check out our recipes if you’re looking for inspiration, or have a look at our ‘weekly shop’ and ‘special offers’ menus to see how we’re saving the pennies this week. If you’ve got any tips or hints just drop us a line or leave a comment – we’d love to hear from you!

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