Recipes

  • 10 Quick and Easy Summer Treats

    One of the challenges of summer is staying cool without spending a lot of money on air-conditioning and ice cream. With lots of fresh produce on grocery store shelves, it’s easy to whip up inexpensive treats to help keep the…

  • 10 Cheap but Tasty Summer Cocktails

    There’s little more enjoyable than relaxing under the summer sun with a delicious beverage in hand. The cost of cocktails has skyrocketed over the last few years and it’s not uncommon to pay $16 or so for just one drink…

  • 10 Tips for a Healthy and Affordable Diet When You’re Pregnant

    Congratulations, you just found out you’re expecting. Now you have free reign to eat for two, right? Wrong. Although it’s easy to let nutrition fly out the window when you’re pregnant and hungry, experts say you need to add only…

  • 11 Ways to Throw a March Madness Party on the Cheap

    March Madness is quickly approaching and throwing a party to cheer for any of the 68 teams in the weeks-long tournament is what a devoted fan of college basketball does. From decorations and themed baked goods to snacks and booze,…

  • A Unique Twist on a Cheap Dinner Party

    It’s been a few weeks since the holiday party season ended, and it’s about time to get back into the social swing of things. A dinner party with homemade vittles and free-flowing drinks is a good way to reconnect with…

  • Cheap Fall Dishes: 5 Apple and Pumpkin Recipes

    It’s no secret that eating in season is a sure-fire way to find the best produce and save a bundle. The arrival of autumn ushers in one of the best times of year for our taste buds and our wallets.…

  • 5 Vegetarian Slow Cooker Meals Under $15

    Whether you are a vegetarian or just looking for some Meatless Monday recipes, you can appreciate a set-it-and-forget-it meal. There is very little prep needed for any of the delicious…

  • How to Make Homemade Pizza for Under $10

    Rather than calling for delivery, try a cheaper homemade pizza. Make the pie yourself or let the whole family pitch in. Here Cheapism serves up two budget-wise pizza recipes you…

  • Turning Happy Hour Into Dinner: A Cheapskate’s Guide

    Happy hour, once known as cocktail time, is that transition period between the end of work and the start of dinner. It used to be that you had to hang…