Fresh ginger is essential for the special flavor of this entrée. For the best price, purchase the gingerroot in an Oriental market. Freeze the leftover piece and simply grate off what is needed without defrosting. ...

It's quick and cost-effective to make teriyaki sauce. Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup dry sherry, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder in a bowl. condi ...

If cod is too expensive, or not available locally, you can substitute any firm-fleshed white fish such as halibut, sea bass, haddock or tile fish. And remember that frozen fillets can cost less than fresh. c ...

Shrimp are priced by size- the largest being the most expensive per pound. Look for the smallest size, such as 40 to 60 per pound, and save money without compromising this recipe. asparagus ...

To save money and have a fresher-tasting spice blend, make your own Cajun seasoning. Combine 1 tablespoon each salt, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, paprika, thyme and pepper. condiments ...

Fresh fillet of sole can be costly, depending on the season and your location. You can save money by substituting another widely available and less expensive white fish fillet, such as tilapia or orange roughy. ...

Vidalia onions are sweet onions from Georgia, available in late spring. If they are unavailable or too pricey, you can substitute white or red onions, or the sweet varieties from either Texas or Washington state. ...

The bold flavors in this great Mediterranean entrée go perfectly with a number of inexpensive fish fillets. Try tilapia, farm-raised catfish or frozen orange roughy fillets. cheese ...

A salsa bursting with the fresh, bold taste of tomatoes, cilantro, chili powder, lime juice and cumin works wonders on grilled steak. beans beef ...

Quick-cooking pork tenderloin was Grandma's easy solution for unexpected dinner guests. condiments for-a-crowd ...

Could you please see if you have a lemon sauce I can use for bread pudding? Thank you. —Kim Hi Kim, I don’t happen to have a lemon sauce recipe on the site, but it’s easy enough to whip one up if y ...

  Grandma knows a thing or two about making backyard burgers and dogs something special. She’d make these tasty toppers a day or two in advance, then bring them out when the BBQ kings were grilling up hot dogs and hamburgers.   ...