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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…