Cheap, Good Frozen Lasagne

This week’s mission: Healthier breakfast junk food and decent frozen Italian entrées.

Destination: Denver on the Cheap

Kingpin food on a volunteer budget at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

In Defense of Cheap Liquor

Does your expensive bottle of choice stand up to the lime and sugar test?

The Allure of Cheap Wine

Why a $40 bottle is not better than a $10 bottle.

I Like Cheap Mexican Beer

A connoisseur’s confession.

Lambic Sangría

A fruity, beer-based sangría with raspberries and orange.

Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese

Sandwiched between toasty slices of whole wheat.

Why Are Some Dishes Better the Next Day?

Time is a good, cheap seasoning.

Recession-Proof Wines

You can still drink well on a budget.

The Syrah Boom That Wasn't

Why do people think this wine sucks? And does it?

Not Your Grandmother's Sherry

Manzanilla fino is the entry point into a new world.

Can You Filter Vodka in a Water Filter?

It’ll taste better, but it’s still bad.

Twice as Expensive, Half as Good

London is one of the world’s most expensive cities, but you don’t have to spend big to eat well. If you’re visiting and on a budget, you can easily shave a few pounds off your food and drink bills by following...

Doggy Bag Dilemma

Is saving leftovers ever a bad idea?

Casseroles, Revisited

Modern one-pot recipes, no can opener required.