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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Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas
Full of flavor and easy to prepare, fresh black-eye peas are a staple in the South and a treasured find at summer farmers’ markets. This easy and versatile…
Fermented Kiwi Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Kiwis are some of the most fun and lively tasting fruits we know. Their bright, tropical flavor and acidity make them the perfect addition to a batch of…
Double Berry Habanero Fermented Hot Sauce
Roughly inspired by a Louisiana-style hot sauce like Tabasco, this fermented condiment gets its intense color and fruity flavor from berries. Ingredients For The Mash 8 ounces (225g)…
Instant Pot Queso Macaroni and Cheese
I had three goals for my Instant Pot queso macaroni and cheese: make it easy, make it cheesy, make it Texas as heck. And for that I turned…
Yucatán Chicken and Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima)
Ingredients 2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed and patted dry 2 large white onions, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt…
Instant Pot Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)
Instant Pot Drunken Beans, Frijoles Borrachos, have beer as part of the liquid, but they don’t taste like alcohol. A savory blend of beans, bacon, spices, cilantro, and…
Salmorejo
Not to be confused with gazpacho, salmorejo is a chilled tomato soup that hails from the south of Spain. It has an extra-thick and creamy texture because it’s…
Cilantro Pesto
A fun twist on classic pesto, this cilantro pesto recipe is quick and easy, completely delicious, and is full of limes, roasted cashews, garlic, parmesan, and of course,…
Cilantro Pesto
Homemade Cilantro Pesto, made with fresh cilantro leaves, blanched almonds, red onion, serrano chile and olive oil. You can add more serrano chiles if you like things…
Zucchini Cheddar Pancakes
Ingredients 2 whole medium zucchini grated 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup flour 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 2 whole eggs lightly beaten, 1/9 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place grated zucchini in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes allowing…
