Food & Drink
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Enough With the Stuffing: 10 Ways to Use Stale Bread
A staple for many cultures dating back thousands of years, bread is still one of the most beloved foodstuffs. As with any food staple, cooks have devised ways to use bread that’s past its prime by drawing on local culinary…
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16 Quick, Easy Side Dishes for Summer Parties
Summer is the season to host rooftop parties and backyard barbecues. Rather than shy away from feeding big groups because of the expense, try some quick and easy dishes made from inexpensive ingredients. Combining the bounty of the season with…
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7 Cheap, Filling Dinners for Every Day of the Week
To keep dinners cheap and easy, start by selecting a few staples, such as eggs, cheese, noodles, and bread, that can be used in many different ways. Then plan dinners for the week around these items, accounting for leftover ingredients…
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10 Cheap and Easy Chicken Recipes
For most of history, chicken was an expensive luxury food — King Henry IV of France became popular with peasants when he promised to make the country prosperous enough to put “a chicken in every pot.” Centuries later, presidential candidate…
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10 Tips for Packing a Budget-Friendly Picnic
With the warmer spring weather comes ample opportunity for picnics, starting with National Picnic Day on April 23. Good food and a few inexpensive supplies are all it takes to serve a delicious outdoor meal. Pack these affordable basics to…
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14 Cheap Meatless Meals for Calorie Counters
High-quality meat is often one of the priciest items on the grocery list. While cutting out meat completely may be unrealistic for many, planning a vegetarian meal even once a week can make a difference. Going meatless also inspires many…
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Bottoms Up: Ranking 9 Cheap Beers in a Blind Taste Test
Looking for a reason to celebrate? National Beer Day, observed each April 7 in the United States in honor of Prohibition’s end, is a little-known and unofficial holiday. For brew…
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20 Dirt-Cheap Vegetarian Meals
There are so many reasons to incorporate meatless meals into your repertoire. Even the average omnivore should limit meat intake to just a few ounces a day for optimal health.…
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Cheapest Place to Buy Organic: Walmart, Kroger, or Aldi?
The buzz around organic food has drawn mainstream stores such as Walmart and Kroger into the arena and made prices more competitive. Now Aldi, the discount supermarket chain known for…
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10 Cheap Ways to Add Pizzazz to Everyday Meals
When you take the time to create a delicious meal, be sure to present it thoughtfully. Presentation is integral to gastronomy, which is why popular food competitions give considerable weight…
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10 Tasty Wines Under $12 to Try This Spring
As winter’s chill gives way to spring’s warm breezes, the urge for heavy food and wine starts to give way to lighter, less filling choices. Cool evenings still thirst for…
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10 Brewery Tours That Feature Free Craft Beer
Craft breweries have sprung up all across the country, and many give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at where their favorite local brews are made. These 10 popular breweries offer free…
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Go Gluten-Free Without Busting the Food Budget
The gluten-free marketplace is booming right now, offering many more choices in the supermarket aisles to those diagnosed with celiac disease. Glancing over the options at the local grocer, though,…
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10 Fancy Spring Break Drinks You Can Easily Make Yourself
Spring break is epitomized by hot and sunny beaches, Caribbean relaxation, and fresh and fruity cocktails that cost at least $10 apiece. Some of the best spring break drinks may…
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Follow the New Dietary Guidelines With 15 Dinners Under $15
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines recently that recommend a “plate” filled with nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, and fruits and modest amounts of lean protein. The guidelines…
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10 Cheap, Healthy Alternatives to Red and Processed Meat
Red meats, particularly processed varieties such as beef jerky, sausage, and hot dogs, are under fire following a World Health Organization report linking them to increased risk of cancer. Not…
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10 Recipes for a Healthy Budget and a Healthy You in the New Year
With countless health-focused trends from juicing to organic to paleo, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking…
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20 Meals You Can Make for Under $5
Creating an entire meal for $5 can be a challenge, but with some smart planning it’s possible to eat well on a budget. Stock up on staples such as pasta…
