If wine is not a staple in your pantry, you can use a less expensive ingredient for flavor. The tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 1 tablespoon, is an alternative to the white wine. bacon ...

You can easily turn this macaroni side dish into a budget-stretching one-dish meal. Simply add 1 cup chopped ham, 1/2 cup corn kernels and 1/2 cup peas in step 2. Mix well and bake as recipe directs. bread ...

Raspberry jam typically costs far more than other fruit jams. Save money by using strawberry or cherry jam in this recipe. The torte will taste like a chocolate-dipped strawberry. berries ...

For the best results, use a tart apple, such as Granny Smith or McIntosh, for this pie. You can find inexpensive apples at area farmers' markets or orchards, and enjoy the outing with your family for free. ...

Frozen piecrusts are a boon to the busy cook. To save money, make 4 or 5 crusts at a time in foil pie plates. Cover each tightly with plastic wrap and nest them in the freezer until ready to use. berries ...

Don't throw out the egg whites when the recipe calls only for the yolks. The whites will freeze beautifully and whip up to perfect peaks when they have been defrosted and beaten with an electric mixer. ...

Don't discard the leftover egg whites. They will keep just fine in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 6 months. Use them with 3 whole eggs to make an omelet that will feed 2 people. e ...

There's no need to run to the store and spend extra on a box of cornflakes. Use one of the flaked breakfast cereals you already have on hand, such as wheat or rice flakes, in this recipe. cereal ...

Bite-size quiche are a big hit at parties—these broccoli, egg and cheese delights are the perfect hot appetizer. appetizers broccoli ...

This extra-cheesy zucchini quiche was the star of many of Grandma's Sunday brunches. cheese eggs zucchini ...

Potatoes, Cheddar cheese and green onions combine for an easy and delicious oven-baked twist on traditional mashed potatoes. eggs potato ...

Grandma's egg salad with fresh parsley and bacon is the best I've ever tasted! eggs lunch salad ...