Food & Drink

  • man hand removing from its mold of cheesecake

    20 Cheap and Easy Cheesecake Recipes

    Is it cake? Is it pie? Who cares? Find a savory escape with the cool, creamy taste of cheesecake. This selection of recipes — including a few spins on classic ingredients — will save dessert lovers from pricier options at…

  • wines on a wineshelf

    40 Wines From Online Merchants Costing $20 or Less

    Wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, though finding high-quality cheap wine can be challenging. Large online retailers such as Wine.com and Amazon offer good prices by buying in large lots from producers and sellers and getting the…

  • woman hugging her slow cooker in her kitchen

    12 Cheap and Delicious Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer

    Slow cookers offer busy people a simple way to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Being able to throw everything into one pot, press a button, and walk away saves time and labor. Slow cooking at low temperatures helps get the most…

  • group of friends enjoying outdoor dinner party

    14 Cheap and Easy Summer Meals

    Warm weather calls for light, fresh meals that manage to be filling, tasty, and cheap at the same time. Cutting food costs will leave more funds for fun summer concerts. To keep the pennies piling up, try these 14 flavor-packed…

  • male hand adding salt to vegetables in pan

    17 Essential Items That Your Pantry is Missing

    A well-stocked pantry full of unique ingredients will help keep grocery lists short and make meal planning easier. Learn a few dishes using these pantry staples, and it’ll be easy to whip up family meals in no time. Fish Sauce…

  • Patio furniture in a modern garden with bright pink flowers

    61 Must-Have Items to Spruce Up Your Patio for Under $300

    Sunny summer weather means more outdoor entertaining, which also means your old weathered patio furniture could probably use a makeover. It’s surprisingly easy to furnish a big backyard or apartment balcony without spending thousands of dollars. Most favorite large retailers…

  • BBQ summer garden party scene

    10 Tips for Hosting a Budget-Friendly Summer Party

    Fire up the grill, dust off the cocktail pitcher, and pull back the pool tarp. Summer is here and that means time for chill backyard gatherings and pool parties. The…

  • many glasses of rose wine at wine tasting

    20 Best Rosé Wines for $15 or Less

    Rosé season is here, and there are plenty of delicious options for $15 or less, all the way down to $8 for a bottle (or can). From funky to classic…

  • four summer cocktails in four hands at the pool

    50 Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Make for Summer

    The key to the ultimate summer hang is cool and refreshing drinks. While cocktails and even punch are generally served during the season, it’s nice to offer non-alcoholic options that…

  • A breakfast of eggs on toast with bacon, onions and peppers frying on a grill

    20 Cheap Campfire-Friendly Meals

    Think a fancy RV kitchen is necessary to eat well while camping? As long as there’s a campfire, there’s no need to rough it when it comes to food. In…

  • Mama Hamil's, Madison, Mississippi

    Best Greasy Spoon in Every State

    When it’s time for a tasty, filling meal at a fair price, greasy spoons are there to satisfy the craving. Many of these unassuming joints aren’t much to look at,…

  • selection of four craft beers during a tasting session on a wooden table

    How to Pair 12 Beers With Food

    If you’re at a fancy restaurant and want to order a nice wine to pair with your entree, you consult the sommelier. But what if you want a beer instead?…

  • customers wait in line to order meals from a popular food truck during their lunch hour

    19 Great Cities for Food Trucks

    Food trucks have gone gourmet, sparking a deliciously affordable culinary nationwide trend. The trucks’ lower expenses mean foodies can usually sample gourmet flavors with international influences for less than in…

  • Sid Gold's Request Room, Nashville

    33 Places Where Dinner Is the Show

    It’s almost always cheaper to prepare a meal at home than eat out, but there are ways to making eating out worth your while. Whether at a bricks-and-mortar restaurant or…

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    15 Romantic Wines Under $15 for Valentine’s Day

    Wine and romance go hand in hand, but there’s no need to spend a lot of money for the right bottle to help set the mood. From crisp whites and…

  • Chilli, red pepper flakes and chilli powder burst

    Can You Handle These 15 Hot and Spicy Dishes?

    Adding a bit of spice is a cheap way to amp up a dish, increasing satisfaction and invigorating digestive enzymes. International Hot and Spicy Food Day on Jan. 16 is…

  • Heap of Assorted Mixed Organic Dry Beans in a Bowl

    12 Easy, Tasty Recipes That Celebrate Beans

    Beans are one of the most nutrient-dense sources of plant protein, not to mention cheap. Celebrate this delicious and easy-to-prepare food by trying a new recipe (National Bean Day on…

  • Pelican's Restaurant, Midwest City, Oklahoma

    Best Early Bird Specials in All 50 States

    Great deals on good food aren’t always easy to find, but we’ve uncovered some early bird dining specials at top-rated restaurants in every state by scouring reviews on TripAdvisor and…