For an equally tasty spinach roll that is also economical, try 1/2 cup chopped ham instead of the bacon. Look for the supermarket special-baked, boiled, low-salt or country ham will work well.
You can save money by using the least expensive generic brand of vegetable oil for frying these onion rings. Corn and canola oils are usually priced the lowest. To economize, buy the largest bottle.
If crisp rice cereal is not a staple in your pantry, look for the individual serving-size variety packs. Use the rice cereal for these crunchy appetizers and save the rest of the varieties for breakfast.
You can save money and still prepare a party-pleasing-and vegetarian-hors d'oeuvre by omitting the chicken. Or you can substitute any leftover meat, such as turkey, pork or beef, for the chicken.
You can save a little money-and a few calories-by using reduced-fat or fat-free plain yogurt instead of the sour cream in this recipe. Season potatoes with a little salt if necessary.
Firm cheeses work best for this convenient appetizer. Use whatever cheese you have on hand, for the least expensive option, such as Cheddar, which usually costs less than mozzarella.
Use leftover spread for stuffed French toast. Spread between 2 pieces of buttered bread. Dip in a mixture of 1 beaten egg, 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon sugar. Sauté toast in butter until browned on both sides.
You can recycle the bay leaves for another use and save some money, too. Simply rinse the leaves, then pat them dry with paper towels. Use again in a savory soup or stew.
You can cut your cost by purchasing a king sandwich size loaf of bread. Cut 3 rounds from each slice of bread. Use the leftover bread scraps to make a great bread pudding.
Save money by preparing your own black-eyed peas. The leftovers make delicious Hoppin' John, a southern dish of equal parts black-eyed peas and rice, with chopped fresh tomatoes and green onions.
Many supermarkets charge more for chicken tenders than for skinless, boneless breasts. So choose whichever is the least expensive. Or, save money by purchasing cooked chicken from the deli.
