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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Coconut Chicken Chili
Spicy sautéed chicken and crisp veggies simmer in a tasty homemade peanut sauce. Serve over jasmine rice for Asian flair. 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped…
Tostones
Craving fries? Try our tostones. We baked slices of plaintain — banana’s cousin — instead of frying, but they’re just as good. 3 medium to large light-yellow plaintains…
Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
½ pound ground beef ½ pound bulk Italian sausage or bulk pork sausage 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 ounces) ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) ½ cup…
Vanilla Flan with Butterscotch Sauce
Tiny specks of vanilla bean give this creamy custard intense flavor, while a sprinkle of sea salt adds intrigue. “Forget about caramelizing the sugar,” says recipe developer Alice…
Pork and Apples with Cider Cream Sauce
Be sure to use heavy cream in the sauce instead of milk or half-and-half as they Pork 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 12 (2-inch thick) slices (medallions)…
Spinach, Grapes and Bacon
Top baby spinach with grapes, bacon, dilled Havarti cheese, and pecans, then drizzle with warm bacon-raspberry vinaigrette. 8 slices bacon 4 cups grapes ¼ cup raspberry vinegar 1…
Linguine with Clam Sauce
This delicious version of the traditional linguine dish weighs in at only 290 calories per serving. 1 9-ounce package fresh linguine 4 bacon slices 2 teaspoons bottled minced…
Caribbean Hollandaise Sauce
This recipe goes with Caribbean Crab Cakes Benedict 4 egg yolks ¼ cup Key lime juice 1 cup butter, cut into pieces ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground…
Bacon-Cheddar Grits
This side dish pairs well with fried chicken or grilled pork and shrimp. 4 slices bacon, finely chopped 1 Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional) 4½ cups water 1 cup…
Chicken Creole with Chile Cream Sauce
Lime juice adds a burst of freshness to this flavorful sautéed chicken dish, seasoned with Cajun seasoning and zesty green chiles. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about…
