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From setting the table to serving the meal, we've got all the bases covered. Check out the articles in this section for tips and tricks to help you create the perfect menu for any occasion.
10 Alternatives to Expensive Ingredients
10 Budget Busters on Everyday Restaurant Menus
10 Creative Ways to Use Banana Peppers
Who Created the First Macaroni and Cheese?
Top 10 Favorite Cheesy Dishes
10 Regional Foods You've Never Heard Of
Why Restaurants Are So Loud These Days
How to Order Off the Menu
10 Things Your Barista Doesn't Want You to Know
10 Dinner Party Themes Your Guests Will Love
5 Dinner Party Cooking Games
5 Dinner Party Table Setting Ideas
Home Made Simple Recipes
Great Traditional Brunch Foods
5 Best Food and Drink Pairings
5 Italian Dishes Kids Can Make
5 Tips for Making the Perfect Panna Cotta
Should you use mascarpone or ricotta for cannoli?
Spread Holiday Cheer With a Good Mulled Beer
What Is Candy Corn and How Is It Made?
Cuneiform Cookies Just in Time for the Holidays!
4 Fall Harvest Winery Dinner Party Ideas
Jim Deliman's Carrot Saffron Soup
Our Easy Guide for Prepping Pumpkin
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Do you think eating healthy is expensive? It certainly doesn't have to be.
By Julia Layton
Picking the high-fiber apple over the high-sugar cookie isn't always about self-discipline. It can also be a financial consideration: In most cases, the apple costs more. How can you get more fiber for less?
By Julia Layton
Today's leftover corn on the cob is ideal for tomorrow's supper. Here are five recipes to prove it.
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It's often a challenge to put a fresh, home-cooked meal on the table every night. Make-ahead meals can save you a ton of time and money, plus they refrigerate or freeze beautifully!
By Alia Hoyt
You don't have to be an extreme couponer to produce delicious meals on the cheap!
By Alia Hoyt
We know you can use cream of mushroom soup in chicken or green bean casseroles. But there are lots more uses, ranging from cold pasta salads to warm mashed potatoes. We'll give you five new ways.
Regardless if they're sliced, diced or crushed, tomatoes are popular because they have fantastic flavor and cooking versatility. But how can aspiring chefs keep them fresh until it's time to create a culinary masterpiece?
By Alia Hoyt
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Long the staple of college students, ramen has gone upscale. It can be used in all kinds of salads, entrees, even desserts. We'll showcase five recipes.
Freezing fresh produce and your home-cooked leftovers is where you get a real bang for your grocery buck. By strategically utilizing your freezer, you'll likely save money, waste less food and eat more healthfully.
It seems like the dollar menu at your local drive-through would be cheaper than shopping for groceries and cooking at home. But is it?
People choose vegetarianism for many reasons: animal rights, religious beliefs, health. But what about skipping meat to save money? Does vegetarianism save?
By Debra Ronca
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Proteins are essential to your diet but can wreak havoc on your wallet. But if you know what to buy and how to pair them up, buying proteins can cost less than you think.
By Sara Elliott
Why buy tomatoes when you can grow your own from the ground up? Find out how easy tomato seeds are to harvest, save and plant in your own garden!
By Alia Hoyt
Slow cookers are an amazing tool to have in your kitchen. You can impress your guests and your family with your mad cooking skills, with very little work involved.
By Sara Elliott
Don't let your leftover vegetables rot in the fridge. With a little creativity, you can use them for every meal of the day.
By Sara Elliott
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Leftover tomato juice is a mecca of flavoring options just waiting to be tapped into. Don't drain that flavor goodness down your sink; get creative and spice up your meal.
Anyone can host guests for a meal and have an enjoyable time. Come up with a theme, call it a dinner party and viola; you're a hit. Here are 10 ideas to consider.
Dinner parties can be a fun way to show off your culinary chops, but don't exclude your guests from demonstrating their techniques. These cooking games will have you and your friends chopping, mixing and laughing in no time flat.
Dinner parties are a time to gather friends for good conversation, food and wine. And no party would be complete without a killer table setting.
By Sara Elliott
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Why not show just what a truly gracious host or hostess you are by presenting your dinner guests with a gift? Here are some fun suggestions your company will remember long after the meal.
Who wants to throw a dinner party with the same old blase dishes? Spice up the night Italian-style with wine, pasta and cheese!
By Echo Surina
Bring your guests back to the happy days of the nifty '50s with all the boss food, drink, tunes and style that the decade has to offer. We'll show you how with these five tips.
Are you looking for something simple and delicious to serve your guests before your dinner party kicks into high gear? We've got some easy appetizer ideas right here.
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The 1930s were a time of economic hardship for many, but that didn't stop the parties from taking place. Recreate a dinner from this era for your guests.
By Sara Elliott
Show off your culinary skills or celebrate favorite ingredients, vintages or brews by creating a tasting menu -- an epic meal made up of tiny tastes -- at home. We'll show you how.