Economical
Economical recipes keep overall ingredient expense modest while making room for a few additions. Soups and everyday dishes in this collection offer options for planning a meal with cost in mind.
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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Guide: One Dough, Five Delicious Textures
Bake chewy, crispy, soft, thick, and bakery-style chocolate chip cookies with one adaptable master dough and expert troubleshooting tips.
Egg Foo Young with Savory Brown Gravy
Make restaurant-style Egg Foo Young with golden vegetable-filled egg patties and rich homemade brown gravy. An easy Chinese-American dinner ready in 40 minutes.
Soy-Chili Eggs Over Rice
Tender skillet eggs nestled over hot rice in a glossy soy-vinegar sauce, finished with scallions, sesame seeds, and chili crisp. An easy, economical meal with customizable heat and…
Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam
Sweet, tart, and pleasantly spicy, this homemade Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam combines fresh cranberries, jalapeños, apple cider, and citrus into a glossy, spreadable preserve. Naturally thickened and freezer-friendly, it’s delicious…
Frijoles Refritos (Traditional Mexican Refried Beans)
Traditional Mexican Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) Authentic Mexican-style refried beans made from yesterday’s pot beans, with traditional manteca, flavorful bean broth, and the time-honored technique of frying and…
Golden-Brown Butter-Sautéed Mushrooms with Shallots, Garlic & Thyme
Golden-brown cremini mushrooms sautéed with butter, shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme, finished with a splash of dry sherry. Discover the simple moisture-control technique that creates deeply savory, beautifully…
Classic Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce
A rich, velvety sharp cheddar sauce that’s perfect for omelettes, breakfast casseroles, vegetables, and baked potatoes. Prepare it ahead, refrigerate, and gently reheat whenever needed.
Chilitos Güeros Tatemados en Salsa Verde (Fire-Roasted Yellow Chiles in Salsa Verde)
Blistered güero chiles and sautéed onions are tossed in a smoky roasted tomatillo salsa, then finished with fresh lime, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and a delicate drizzle of Mexican…
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Smoky chipotle chiles, garlic, cumin, Mexican crema, and fresh lime create a silky, gently spicy sauce with just the right balance of richness, smoke, heat, and acidity—perfect for…
Creamy Avocado Egg Sandwich Spread
Creamy avocado and hard-boiled eggs blend with fresh lemon, Dijon mustard, garlic, and chives to make a rich, tangy sandwich spread perfect for toast, sandwiches, wraps, bagels, and…
