Recipes

  • 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…

  • 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…

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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. To keep the pennies piling up, try these 14 flavor-packed…

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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 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…

  • happy fitness young woman making pumpkin smoothie in kitchen

    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 consistency and richness without relying on cream and sugar for…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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?…

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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…

  • 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…

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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…

  • mother and daughter eating picnic outside in autumn

    25 Ways to Make Unpopular Fall Vegetables More Delicious

    Every fall ushers in a world of produce and culinary possibilities, but somehow pumpkin always seems to dominate. To take full advantage of the harvest season, set aside ubiquitous favorites…

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    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…

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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…

  • little kid girl inside wheelbarrow with vegetables in the garden

    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,…

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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…