With a paper grocery bag of fresh veggies from her neighbor's garden, Grandma set to work on a pot of goulash. bell-peppers cheese ...

This meatless recipe came from Grandma's Eastern European side of the family, which abstained from meat during Lent. cheese main-dish ...

This casserole was a spur-of-the-moment creation of Grandma's that was so good she kept making it. casseroles cheese ...

Grandma always added a layer of Pickled Onions on our hero sandwiches. budget onions side-dish ...

You can reduce the cost per serving of this classic pork dish by adding one 15-ounce can of black beans during step 3. The beans will also increase the protein and fiber content of the dish. beef ...

Fish sauce can be found in Asian markets. But to avoid purchasing a whole bottle when you only need 2 teaspoons, substitute a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste and 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce. noodles ...

To decrease the cost-per-serving of this entrée, use vegetables to stretch the servings to feed 8 people instead of 6. Just add 4 quartered parsnips and 4 thickly sliced carrots to the dish in step 4. bacon ...

Mascarpone is a creamy, mild Italian cheese. If it is unavailable or too pricey, use a mixture of 6 tablespoons cream cheese and 5 tablespoons whipping cream and achieve the same rich results. cheese ...

If you cannot find sweet Italian sausages, or they are priced beyond your budget, you can use breakfast links and add 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds during the cooking in step 2. lemon ...

Dried apricots give this dish its special flavor, but they can be expensive when purchased in small packages at the grocery store. To save money, buy them in bulk at local gourmet or health food stores. brea ...

Grinding your own pork will save money. Use a Boston butt cut and chop it in your food processor by pulsing on and off. Or, use the meat grinding attachment to a standing mixer. appetizers ...

Bargain warehouses and price clubs that sell items in bulk are great budget stretchers. Check them out for savings on everything from spaghetti to canned tomatoes to dried seasonings. cheese ...