Grandma enjoyed making this healthy and light salad. It was the perfect lunch on a hot summer day. avocado bacon ...

Cucumbers, onion and parsley from Grandma's garden made this a refreshing summer lunch. healthy herbs lunch ...

Cabbage is a very economical and healthful vegetable. Check the price on napa or savoy cabbage as well as the traditional green variety. Any of them will work well in this recipe. cabbage ...

If you don't wish to buy red wine for this recipe, use any of the following ingredients you have on hand with good results: dry vermouth, beef broth or chicken broth, or bouillon plus water. healthy ...

Rotini are corkscrew-shaped pasta. If they are unavailable or priced higher than other pasta shapes, you can substitute bow tie pasta or even elbow macaroni with excellent and delicious results. bacon ...

Depending on the time of year, zucchini squash can be more expensive than yellow or crookneck squash. Using yellow squash will save money and taste just as good in this dish. broccoli ...

With honey prices on the rise, high-quality honey can put a strain on the family budget. You can successfully substitute corn syrup or apple jelly for the honey in this basting sauce. condiments ...

Saving money when serving shrimp is easy: the smaller the shrimp, the lower the price. For the best budget stretcher, you can use popcorn shrimp and serve this Italian favorite over linguine. garlic ...

If shrimp are not on sale or too pricey, you can use chicken instead for a satisfying supper. Purchase 11/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken. Cut the meat into 1-inch cubes for perfect kebabs. appetizers ...

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 ...

Thick-cut fresh tuna is usually pricey. Try other thick, mild fish that give good results at a lower cost, such as amberjack and mahi-mahi steaks and fillets. If the steaks are thinner, reduce the cooking time. ...