Recipes
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10 Discontinued Foods We Miss From the ’60s
From cereals and crackers to candy bars and chips, the ’60s debuted plenty of delicious snacks that, much to our dismay, have since been discontinued. While some, like Bugles, proved to have staying power, others fizzled out over time —…
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These Dessert ‘Salads’ Don’t Have a Single Vegetable in Them
What even defines a salad now, anyways? There are traditional, healthy salads made with leafy greens, but also pasta salads, chicken salads, and fruit salads. Who’s to say we can’t have dessert salad? These 10 recipes are a testament to…
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14 Cheap and Delicious ’70s Recipes Due for a Comeback
American food in the 70s was filled with some truly horrifying creations, from jellied tuna aspic to ham-wrapped banana casserole. But it wasn’t all bad, and not all retro foods people ate should go the way of the shag rug.…
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18 Sexy and Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes
Let’s face it, restaurants are not the place to be on Valentine’s Day. Marked-up fixed-price menus, large crowds, and backed-up kitchens are hardly the ingredients of romance. Instead, create an intimate setting at home and ramp up the mood with…
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11 Cheap and Healthy Recipes That Start With a Can of Beans
… The more you eat, the more money you save! C’mon, guys. What did you think we were going to say? Canned beans are one of the most affordable pantry staples you can find at the grocery store, and if…
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11 Denny’s Copycat Recipes That Are Sure To Be a Grand Slam
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re big fans of all things breakfast here at Cheapism. And when it comes to fast-food breakfasts, there’s nothing like a hearty platter from Denny’s to slam it out of the park (sorry, we had…
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Cheap and Easy Finger Foods for Game Day With the Family
No matter the size of your family, you should always be prepared with a menu of easy-to-eat finger foods — especially as football season kicks off. These satisfying dishes are simple…
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The 14 Cheesiest Recipes for When You’ve Had One of Those Days
It’s hard to deny the pleasure of melted cheese after a long day. It’s one of the most traditional forms of comfort food. If you’ve had one of those days…
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12 Hearty Chowder Recipes That Go Way Beyond New England Clam Chowder
When winter wraps its chilly arms around us, there’s nothing quite like a steaming, hearty bowl of chowder to chase away the cold. Versatile and easy to whip up, chowder…
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12 Cheap and Easy Desserts for a Crowd That Will Score Big on Game Day
If you’re hosting a crowd for the big game, your brain might be lost in a whirlwind of what appetizers to try out, what type of pizza you should order,…
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Chicken Fried Steak and Other Incredibly Indulgent Breakfast Recipes
While we’re all for eating healthy, we have to admit that good-for-you breakfast dishes can be lackluster. Sometimes plain toast and a bowl of Cheerios just doesn’t cut it — and…
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19 Filling Dinner Salads You’ll Actually Want to Eat
Side salads are great, but dinner salads should not be slept on. You might have some preconceived notions that salad for dinner won’t fill you up, but if you make…
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10 Cheap and Delicious Recipes Using Cream of Potato Soup
In the realm of quick, budget-friendly meals, soups often come to mind. But you know what’s even better? Soups that don’t take hours to make. That’s where our favorite cooking…
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10 Gooey Dessert Recipes That Start With Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough
You’re desperate for dessert. You open the fridge and spot a glorious tube of ready-to-bake cookie dough that you impulse bought a month ago. Plain old chocolate chip cookies won’t do,…
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Ex-Costco Member Claims To Know Costco’s Secret Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Costco is generally known for providing its loyal flock of fully committed members with wholesome, 5-star customer service. So when we came across a recent viral TikTok video from well-known…
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11 Hearty and Delicious Rice Casserole Recipes for a Cheap and Easy Meal
There’s nothing wrong with a creamy noodle casserole, but there’s a special place in our hearts for rice casseroles. Not only is rice an affordable pantry staple, but it’s perfect…
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15 Easy Soups You Can Make in a Blender
Blenders are not just for smoothies and shakes — they’re useful when it comes to making soups, too. Whether you use a traditional blender or an immersion blender, blending soup…
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25 Easy Recipes That Transform Canned Soup Into a Meal
Canned soup is a perfect pantry staple. It has a long shelf-life, is inexpensive, there are lots of variation in flavors and cuisines, and you can use it as an…
