In Defense of Cheap Liquor

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

Casseroles, Revisited

Modern one-pot recipes, no can opener required.

Slimy New KFC Menu Item

This week’s mission: KFC’s healthy-eatin' fiasco, and Arby’s upscale burger alternative.

Trashy Breakfast Food Gets Seasonal

This week’s mission: summery toaster pastries and low-cal fruity soda.

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.

The Allure of Cheap Wine

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

How to Make Granola

Don’t spend a fortune on toasted oats.

How to Make Sauerkraut

Crunchy, tangy, alive!

Go for Seconds First

Winemakers charge less for their second-label wines, but the wines are often just as good.

Come Over for Crusty Casserole

Can you serve leftovers to guests?

The Basics: How to Make Skillet Chicken with Mushrooms

A cheap and easy dinner.

Perfect Summer Reds

Not summer whites or summer rosés.

I Like Cheap Mexican Beer

A connoisseur’s confession.

Mango-Raspberry Vegan Shake

A tropical, dairy-free twist on the all-American dessert.