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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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper to taste Optional: chopped fresh parsley…

Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
This Asian-inspired Ramen Noodle Salad combines crunchy cabbage and broccoli slaw with toasted almonds, crumbled ramen noodles, sweet mandarin oranges, and a savory-sweet sesame-peanut dressing. Fresh ginger, dried…

Traditional Irish Colcannon
Colcannon, a beloved Irish dish, brings together the simplicity of potatoes and cabbage with the rich flavors of butter and bacon to create a comforting and satisfying meal.…

Blistered Cheesy Peppers
It’s almost silly how easy this dish of impossibly delicious, ooey-gooey cheesy chiles is to execute. But that’s also what makes it so great. Inspired by the must-order…
Tennessee Onions
Tennessee Onions are a delightful treat, and the combination of sweet onions and cheesy topping is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy your meal! Ingredients 3–4 Vidalia onions,…
The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Salad
Pile it on toasted bread or croissants with lettuce and tomato for a sandwich, eat it with crackers of your choice, or serve a scoop on lettuce leaves with assorted fruit and…
Creamed Mustard Greens
Ingredients 6 pounds mustard greens (6-8 bunches), tough stems and ribs removed 3 Tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 1…

Southern Instant Pot Collard Greens
Ingredients 2 teaspoon olive oil 2 slices uncooked bacon chopped 4 ounces country ham sliced and chopped 1 small onion chopped 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 16 ounces…

Succotash
Succotash is an incredibly versatile side — it can be served hot, warm, or even chilled from the fridge. The freshly sautéed summer vegetables are classically paired with…

Creole Cabbage
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced 1…
