Golden raisins have a winey flavor and a pretty, almost translucent appearance. They also are more expensive than dark raisins. Use ordinary raisins if you want to save money without sacrificing flavor. berr ...

Make piecrust for pennies. Cut 1/2 cup shortening into 1 1/3 cups flour plus 1/2 teaspoon salt until coarse crumbs appear. Stir in 3 tablespoons ice water until pastry forms a ball. Chill before rolling. cit ...

For candied orange slices, cook thin strips of peel in boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain; cook in 1 cup sugar, 1cup water and 1/4 cup corn syrup until reduced by half, about 20 minutes; strain and roll in sugar. ...

To stretch leftover cake into dessert for four, beat 2 egg whites with 3 tablespoons sugar until peaks form. Spread over 2 cups cake cubes in a baking dish. Top with pecans. Bake at 300°F until brown. cake ...

Large lemons sold individually can cost in excess of 50 cents each. Look for smaller lemons packed in 3-pound bags. You will usually get twice the amount of lemons for your money. citrus ...

Fresh ginger is the least expensive when purchased at an Asian grocery store. Go ahead and stock up on this pungent spice. Whole gingerroot freezes perfectly for up to 2 months. bananas ...

Save both money and calories by substituting plain or lemon-flavored yogurt for the whipping cream called for in this light and refreshing dessert. The result will be tangier but still cold, creamy and lemony. ...

Orange sherbet costs quite a bit less than orange juice concentrate. To substitute it in this recipe, use 1 cup of sherbet and use less sugar, or omit it altogether, whichever suits your taste. citrus ...

Lemons sold individually can be expensive at certain times of the year. Look for lemons in 2 1/2- to 3-pound net bags. They are often less expensive than purchasing them as single fruit. bar-cookies ...

This recipe calls for only 2 tablespoons of orange marmalade, but buy an economy-size jar anyway. The leftover marmalade will make a delicious glaze for baked ham or roast chicken. citrus ...

Lemon extract is made from the oil extracted from lemon skin. So if you do not have this flavoring in your pantry, you can use an extra teaspoon of grated lemon peel in a pinch. citrus ...

Grilled chicken drumsticks are basted with a rich hoisin sauce enlivened with orange zest,and garnished with grilled orange wedges. chicken citrus ...