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I think buying breakfast is the biggest rip-off ever. I wake up at 6:00am in the morning for work and I’m out the door by 6:45am. From taking a shower to dragging my lazy bum around the house until I get dressed, I don’t have time to eat breakfast at home. My morning regiment consists of a bowl of whole grain cereal w/ skim milk, a bowl of oatmeal w/ brown sugar, and an orange or some kind other type of fruit. To buy that at …

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There’s something about making sushi rolls that I find relaxing. It’s not something to be rushed, so you will have to expect that it takes patience and time in preparation. I also like how I get to eat the rolls I mess up when I’m making them. I try my best to avoid eating white rice, so I substituted with short grain brown rice instead. The only raw item in this dish is the red pepper.

Ingredients
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I’m not a big sandwich person. Since I am allergic to peanuts, I never got to enjoy PB&J sandwiches as a kid. I’m imagining what it tastes like…mmm, delicious. It’s the one thing I wish I could eat! Most sandwiches I’ve had were always made with lunch meats such as ham, roast beef, pastrami, and bologna, in essence, boring! What I like about a sandwich though, is that if made correctly, it could serve as a low-cost meal.
The way I came about this sandwich …

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If you have an ounce of cooking skill, then you should start thinking about preparing your own lunch. You will be surprised by how much money you can save!
Here’s the breakdown. On average, a meal costs about $5.99, tack on a drink at $1.25 and you’re at $7.24, add tax (7% in New Jersey) and the total comes to $7.75. Multiply that by five days and you’re spending $38.75 a week on food. Let’s say we work about 50 weeks a year, give a take …

New York Restaurant Week is over, but right across the river, Hudson Restaurant Week is in full effect. So if you missed some good eats, you can still enjoy some fine dining in the Hoboken and Jersey City area through February 8, 2008. I recommend 3Forty Grill and South City Grill.
Pricing: Up to $35 at select restaurants, depending on lunch or dinner; prices are per person and do not include beverages, tax, or gratuity
Visit hudsonrestaurantweek.com for a list of participating restaurants

If you have lots of fixed expenses such as rent and credit card payments like I do, you can still eat great on a tight budget. My cooking style is simple and healthy, and I like to use as little ingredients as possible.

This is my Grilled Mahi Mahi over Multi-grain Spaghetti with a side of Sauteed Broccoli w/ Toasted Garlic Chips
Cost: Less than $4.50 a person.
Recipe at the jump.