Shrimp is priced by size, with large shrimp costing more per pound. To save money, purchase small shrimp-around 30 to 40 per pound-and still get all the wonderful flavors of this Creole classic. main-dish ...

Imitation crabmeat can pinch the family budget. Try finely chopped cooked shrimp-they work beautifully and cost much less. Or, purchase frozen king crab legs and shell them yourself. bread ...

Sometimes scallops are too expensive or difficult to find. So to save some money and still have a satisfying seafood casserole, use imitation crabmeat or extra shrimp in place of the scallops. bacon ...

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 ...

You can save up to 50 percent on the cost of the crabmeat by substituting tiny, frozen salad or popcorn shrimp for the imitation crabmeat (sometimes labeled surimi) called for in this recipe. main-dish ...

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 ...

Fresh vegetables and sirloin steak are marinated in a fiery sauce, then grilled to perfection and folded into soft flour tortillas. beef bell-peppers ...

This chilled salad is great for summer evenings. Fresh cucumber and onion slices are enhanced with a sweet-and-sour dressing. no-cook onions ...

Caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms melt right into buttered, toasted bread slices for a fantastic appetizer. appetizers for-a-crowd ...

Tender onions and a savory sauce add up to adelicious new way to serve steak—and a nicechange from everyday grilling. onions quick ...

Italian sausage, red and green bell peppers and onions all piled high on toasted rolls—enough to handle any appetite! lunch main-dish ...