Recipes
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Beyond the Pancake: 15 Recipes to Try for Maple Syrup Season
Real maple syrup is essentially boiled sap graded for color and intensity of flavor; the rule is that the darker the grade, the bolder the flavor, and a bottle of the good stuff can run between $7 and $20. It…
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13 Cheap and Easy Ice Cream Recipes
When it comes to memorable desserts, there’s nothing quite like homemade ice cream. Made with simple, natural ingredients, freshly churned ice cream not only tastes better than store-bought varieties, but it’s also cheaper, and the art of making it can…
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Go Nuts With These 15 Cheap and Easy Peanut Recipes
Peanuts have been enjoyed by humans for at least 3,500 years. They were brought to North America in the 1700s, according to the National Peanut Board, and have been common in savory and sweet dishes since the turn of the…
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20 Cheap and Easy Ways to Use Rice
Technically the seed of a grass, rice has been a nutritious and cost-effective staple grain for cultures around the world since it was domesticated more than 13,000 years ago in China. Prices vary according to region, variety, and processing, but…
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12 Easy Fall Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
The pumpkins, pine cones, acorns, corn, leaves, and sticks that make fall décor so cozy and charming are close at hand and easy to work with — just turn to the great outdoors for supplies and maybe Pinterest for a…
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13 Beautiful Fall Centerpieces You Can Make at Home
A homemade centerpiece adds personality to a home, setting the tone for decor while matching the colors of the season. Now is the time to start thinking about fall entertaining, and these elegant and mostly easy centerpieces are a great…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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25 Smoothies That Are Better Than Ice Cream
Sweet and cold treats are a must for summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to indulge in high-fat, high-sugar ice cream. Instead go for smoothies that have the same…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?…
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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…
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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…
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Beyond Pie: 16 Ways to Cook or Bake With Pumpkin
Pumpkin flavors everything at this time of year, from beer to coffee. So take advantage of the bounty — and forget about pie. Pumpkin, though distinctive in flavor, is fairly…
