Ice cream prices vary greatly from one brand to another. No need to buy gourmet vanilla for this dessert. Since you will be adding other flavorings, store-brand vanilla ice cream will work just fine. chocola ...

Pretty enough for company, these crepes can be economical enough for everyday, too. Save money by using canned pitted cherries and canned berries. Drain well and pat dry before adding to the crepes. berries ...

For these kebabs, nothing can replace the appetizing look of fresh strawberries. However, you can economize on the dip by using frozen strawberries. Drain the berries well before using. berries ...

The nut crunch in this pudding is equally delicious made with other nuts. Choose almonds, peanuts or unsalted mixed nuts. For lowest cost, buy from natural foods stores, which carry nuts in bulk. bananas ...

Save both money and calories by substituting plain or lemon-flavored yogurt for the whipping cream called for in this light and refreshing dessert. The result will be tangier but still cold, creamy and lemony. ...

Those famous-brand creme- filled chocolate sandwich cookies are mighty delicious, but the store brand will cost less and yield equally good results in this dreamy dessert. berries ...

Grandma alwasy bought bananas in bulk when they were on sale. Then she'd freeze any ripened bananas she couldn't use immediately, unpeeled. To defrost, she'd run the banana under warm water for 1 to 2 minutes and peel as usual. ...

Orange sherbet costs quite a bit less than orange juice concentrate. To substitute it in this recipe, use 1 cup of sherbet and use less sugar, or omit it altogether, whichever suits your taste. citrus ...

Grandma didn't change a thing to the recipe she got from her mother for Apple crisp, except for adding raisins. apples fruit ...

Grandma loved to finish a meal with something sweet. She would often surprise us with this refreshing peach tart after dinners in the summer. cheese fruit ...

Juicy blueberries baked in a flaky crust with a crumbly almond topping will have the family clamoring for seconds. berries pie ...

This is one of the first recipes I made on my own. No one ever believes me when I tell them it's only 5 ingredients! citrus pie ...