Budget Meals

Budget Meals are not only wallet friendly but they can be delicious too. Learn how to shop on a budget, substitute expensive ingredients for cheaper ones and everything in between to keep the green in your hand.

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Quick meal options are a necessity for today's busy lifestyles and frozen meals are a great way to grab a quick bite. But just because they're fast, doesn't mean they have to be unhealthy. See more »

10 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half

10 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half

Eating at home is usually less expensive than eating out at a restaurant, but those grocery bills can certainly add up over time. We've come up with 10 tips that can help you reduce your bill, maybe by 50 percent.

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10 Ways to Use a Potato

10 Ways to Use a Potato

Baked potatoes always pair well with a juicy steak. But did you know that you can use the potato as a cold compress? Or to soothe a burn? Or to make a loaf of bread?

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5 Healthy Frozen Meals

5 Healthy Frozen Meals

Quick meal options are a necessity for today's busy lifestyles and frozen meals are a great way to grab a quick bite. But just because they're fast, doesn't mean they have to be unhealthy.

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5 Tips for Cooking Restaurant Quality Food at Home

5 Tips for Cooking Restaurant Quality Food at Home

When the economy is in the toilet, there's no money to go out to a restaurant and eat a fine meal. So, you'll have to make gourmet meals at home. What are the chef's secrets?

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Food Fillers 101

Food Fillers 101

The food industry has become all about creating an abundant supply of food for less money, and this is where fillers come in. But what are they, and why are they in your food?

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How to Cook Light on a Budget

How to Cook Light on a Budget

You don't have to do all your shopping at a high-priced, organic grocery store to cook healthy meals. What inexpensive ingredients can you make into light fare?

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How to make a $100 meal for $20

How to make a $100 meal for $20

A dinner for two with salads, an appetizer, two entrees and a modest bottle of wine can get you into triple digits by the time you figure in tax and tip. Why not make it at home for a fraction of the cost?

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Is there a healthy kind of fast food?

Is there a healthy kind of fast food?

With so much attention on food these days, many fast food restaurants are responding to consumer demand for healthier options. But some of those options can still be tricky when you're watching your waistline.

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Moneysaving Meals

Moneysaving Meals

Moneysaving meals are important for anyone who is trying to stay on a budget. Check out moneysaving meals and learn how to cut culinary corners without sacrificing quality.

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Name the Price: Expensive Food

Name the Price: Expensive Food

Even in these tough economic times, some people are still spending enormous amounts on luxurious food items. Assuming you had the dough to buy an ice-cream sundae covered in gold leaf, how much would you have to pay?

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