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…
… 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…
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…
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 and cheap to make, ranging in price from about 50…
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 where nothing seems to be going right, it can be…
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 is ideal for those who aren’t huge fans of cooking.…
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…
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…
Once upon a time, you could hit up the Taco Bell drive-thru and fill the order screen with what looked like an essay. A la carte combinations of burritos, tacos,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cornbread rarely comes in small portions. If you’ve made any lately, you might have ended up with more than you can handle. It’s not quite the same consistency as traditional…
For many folks, breakfast is the most beloved meal of the day. And it isn’t reserved for early in the morning — just look at Team Breakfast for Dinner. While…
If you haven’t jumped on the sheet pan meal trend, now’s the time. You put everything on one sheet pan and bake it, so there’s minimal effort and time involved. …