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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Warm Mustard Potato Salad with Bacon, Green Onions, and Celery Seed
Here’s the updated Warm Potato Salad with Bacon, Onion, Sugar, Mustard, Green Onions, and Celery Seed: Ingredients 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into bite-sized…
Five-Star Restaurant Creamy Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage
Elevate the humble cabbage to fine dining with this refined version of the classic recipe. By using clarified butter, white wine, and crème fraîche, this dish achieves a…
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This elevated take on a classic lemon chicken orzo soup blends comforting flavors with refined elegance. The velvety broth is infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, complemented…
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce: A Sophisticated Culinary Companion
Transform simple dishes into gourmet creations with this luxurious Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Perfectly balanced with the richness of heavy cream, the bold aroma of garlic, and the…
French Onion Soup Rice: A Rich and Savory Side Dish
This French Onion Soup Rice transforms a humble pantry staple into a flavorful and indulgent side dish. Infused with the deep, savory notes of French onion soup and…
Cream Cheese Corn Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Side Dish
This Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and crunchy goodness. Packed with tender kernels of corn, a rich cream cheese and sour cream…
Mashed Potato Gratin
Cheesy, creamy mashed potatoes topped with garlic parmesan potato gratin – this truly is the ultimate side dish! Ingredients For the Mashed Potatoes 1.5kg / 3.3lb baking potatoes,…
Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup
Ingredients 1/2 lb ground sausage 1 small onion, chopped 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups baby spinach 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 5 lasagna…
Dill Pickle Hot Sauce
Ingredients 1 lb green hot peppers I used a mix of Jalapeño and serrano 1/2 medium yellow onion 6 garlic cloves 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon dried dill 2 cups water room temp 1 Tablespoon sea salt 2 cups dill pickle brine divided 5-10 large…
Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs
Ingredients 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper…
