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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Rumbledethumps
This breakfast casserole is Scotland’s answer to the English bubble and squeak—potatoes coarsely mashed with cabbage and baked with a Cheddar cheese topping. Spoon out with fried eggs and bacon or…
Hot Jezebel Sauce & Cream Cheese Dip
Sweet apricot preserves, pungent horseradish, Dijon mustard, and cracked black pepper come together in this classic Southern-style Jezebel sauce. Spoon it generously over cool cream cheese and serve…
Chantilly Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Chantilly)
Chantilly potatoes, or Pommes de Terry Chantilly, are the ultimate fast-and-fancy side dish. They’re essentially fluffier, creamier mashed potatoes. And it’s all thanks to one smart ingredient. This ingredient…
Twice Baked Potatoes
Each bite of these Twice Baked Potatoes is loaded with creamy butter, tangy sour cream, melted cheese and fresh chives. Baked until crispy, golden brown and bubbly, this…
BBQ Pizza Beans
This vegetarian rendition of the iconic barbecue chicken pizza from CPK trades the chicken and crust for glazy beans. To serve, top with cilantro and sliced red onion…
Giada’s Chicken Chili
The secret to this chili is the combination of delicious spices and herbs. I always add oregano and fennel to give it that Italian spin, and they add…
Balsamic-Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan
These super-flavorful mushrooms get a hint of sweetness thanks to a splash of balsamic vinegar. Parmesan cheese added at the end lends a savory note. Enjoy them as…
Great Northern Ham & Bean Soup
I really love this Great Northern Beans and Ham Soup recipe from Hurst Beans. It’s so easy to make and just perfect for leftover holiday ham. Ingredients 1-2…
White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili recipe couldn’t be easier. White Chicken Chili is already a crowd-pleaser, but make chili night even more popular when you serve it with our…
Mexican Street Corn Fries
These Mexican Street Corn Fries are super easy to make with a base of crispy fries and melted cheese, topped with roasted corn, drizzled with cilantro cream sauce,…
