Recipes

  • foods of Rosh Hashanah

    11 Symbolic Foods for the Jewish New Year

    Jewish tradition calls for incorporating special foods into the festive Rosh Hashanah meal. Each has a symbolic meaning, often based on wordplay, that draws attention to the prayers and intentions associated with the holiday celebrating the Jewish New Year. Building…

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    15 Genius Ways to Use Rosh Hashanah Leftovers

    Food is front and center during most Jewish holidays, and the new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah (starting Oct. 2 this year) is no exception. Even people who aren’t hosting a meal will probably end up with leftovers, because making…

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    Autumn Cornucopia: 10 Vegetables to Grow in Your Fall Garden

    Temperatures may be dropping soon, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in a fall vegetable garden. Whereas fruit plants require particular care and take quite a while to mature (years, in the case of bushes and trees), some vegetables are…

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    Banana Lovers Rejoice: 20 Cheap and Easy Recipes

    It’s hard to imagine a time before bananas were cheap and readily available, especially because they’re integral to so many recipes, from smoothies and puddings to baked goods and savory stews. Different recipes call for different degrees of ripeness, and…

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    11 Dishes to Make From the Garden for Summer Savings

    The fruits of a well-planned garden can add up to major savings on food while providing weeks of fresh and nutritious homegrown produce. The 11 recipes featured here incorporate crops popular with home gardeners, including herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, greens,…

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    13 Ways to Make the Most of a Zucchini Surplus

    Zucchini is a cheap, delicious, and healthy summer staple. Gardens overflow in warm weather, leaving gardeners with a surplus while driving the prices down at the market. Better yet, zucchini is versatile enough to use for traditional grilling and baking…

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    14 Trends From the Fancy Food Show That Anyone Can Try for Cheap

    Every year thousands of food companies, professionals, and enthusiasts gather for the summer Fancy Food Show to spot trends and see the products expected to be big on menus and…

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    11 Ways to Enjoy Summer Beans on the Cheap

    Summer is a time of plentiful market produce. Among the most popular and easiest to find vegetables are fresh summer beans. Beans come in many forms, starting with the common…

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    Are Meal Delivery Services Worth the Cost?

    Getting dinner on the table, especially during the workweek, can be a challenge. What if all the legwork could be eliminated and all the ingredients were already prepped in pre-portioned…

  • 11 Peanut-Free Snacks That Are Safe for Kids’ Events

    Kellogg’s announced plans earlier this year to add peanut flour to some previously peanut-free snacks, leaving fewer options for parents scrambling for quick and cheap snacks safe to bring along…

  • 14 Cheap Punches to Liven Up Summer Parties

    Punch is a fun, budget-conscious drink for any summer party. Most punches, well, pack a punch, so a little goes a long way. Aside from alcohol, punch recipes typically call…

  • Barbecue BBQ

    11 Ways to Get the Most Out of Cheap Cuts of Meat

    Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout or celebrating National Barbecue Month, don’t assume there’s a tradeoff between a flush wallet and a juicy cut of meat. There are plenty…

  • 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…

  • Summer party foods

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 10 Low-Cost Dishes for Passover Seder

    During Passover, the Bible says, Jewish people should abstain from eating anything made from barley, oats, wheat, rye, and spelt that is not cooked within 18 minutes of coming into…