The next time you buy fresh beets, do not discard the greens. Cooked beet greens make a great side dish. Sauté greens in oil until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
When Grandma had leftover figs on hand after making this recipe, she put them to good use. She'd substitute an equal amount of chopped figs for either raisins, dried apricots or dates in her cookie recipes.
Small scallops are often called bay scallops and can be expensive. You can save money by using large sea scallops and cutting them into quarters before cooking them.
You can save money by using olive oil and balsamic vinegar instead of the bottled Italian vinaigrette dressing called for in the recipe. Use 1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil for the best flavor.
This wholesome, vegetable-rich salad is equally authentic when made with chopped cooked chicken instead of shrimp. So it's an easy way to save a bundle. Use an equal amount and cut or shred into small pieces.
You can keep a lid on odors in the refrigerator if you store onions in a screw-top glass jar. Don't store them in plastic as the odor will permeate the plastic and affect the taste of other food.
This stew is a perfect dish to use either leftover roast beef or leftover steak. Make sure you remember to trim all the fat away from the beef before cutting it into stew-size cubes.
Being economical is easy when it comes to this delicious chowder. You can use leftover baked potatoes to make the cubed potatoes called for in this classic chowder recipe.
Save money by cooking your own beans instead of purchasing canned beans. Red kidney beans are economical and perfect for this recipe. No need to presoak the beans, just simmer for 11/2 hours or until tender.
Leeks, which are in the garlic and onion family, can be somewhat expensive. For an economical and tasty alternative to the leeks, substitute 1 bunch of green onions.
Canned black beans may save time and be convenient, but cooking your own beans will save money. Canned beans cost more than double the price of cooking dried black beans.
This hearty Italian soup offers a good way to economize. Instead of purchasing elbow macaroni, simply use the broken pieces of spaghetti, fettuccine or other pasta that are left at the end of the package.
