Budget-Friendly Meals

If you've never tried soft, custardy French-style scrambled eggs, grab your bowl, whisk, and pan and prepare to be amazed.

A lovely combination of sweet honeyed pears, salty feta, and earthy rosemary makes an unforgettable starter. Or just a brilliant little snack to perk you up.

If you've been intimidated by shortbread, this recipe really is easy. The addition of cornstarch keeps it flaky and light. Give them a try, they're superb.

Open your fridge and take a good look. Whatcha got going on in there? Boil up some pasta, add whatever you want, and enjoy dinner again.

Crispy onion strings make a delish side dish, especially for the holidays. But even better is just eating them, out of hand, dipped in your favorite sauce.

Here's a recipe for a spicy marinara sauce that's simple to make, tastes amazing, and just happens to be vegan. Boil your fave noodles and you're done!

Light and fluffy, with a gorgeous crust and a chewy interior, these buns are brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with rosemary and sea salt.

This is one of those ubiquitous party dips that tastes so much better when you make it yourself. And who knew it was so easy? You'll never buy artichoke dip again!

This rosemary-garlic sourdough bread is a stunning centerpiece loaf that will fill the kitchen with a delightfully aromatic smell.

This is one of those recipes where the results far outshine the amount of effort. Hungry and in a hurry? Get ready to have your mind blown.

Tangy lemon is always a perfect partner for chicken thighs, especially when they have that delectable crispy skin. And it's ready in 45 minutes. Alright!

We absolutely love breakfast for dinner. It's a weeknight savior when you feel lazy, hangry, or just plain rushed off your feet.

Looking for an easier way to cook quinoa? This recipe, from America's Test Kitchen, takes the trickiness out of this amazing ingredient.

Blueberry buckle is so easy to make but so hard to forget. Seriously--crispy edges, jammy blueberries, and tender cake in between. It's perfection.

Dorie Greenspan's quick cornbread won rave reviews from our testers for its tender, cakey, crumbliness. Handfuls of add-ins optional.

A brightly herbal, spicy, garlicky condiment that brings spice to anything you might want to dip in it. Seriously, it goes on nearly everything.

A sweet smear of cinnamon goodness never hurt anything. Biscuits, toast, muffins, anything else that needs a quick and easy upgrade.

If you're familiar with Caribbean food, you know how good jerk seasoning is. It adds a deeply spiced flavor to everything it touches and makes these lentils extraordinary.

Yes, you can make magnificent breakfast sausage at home, and it’s surprisingly easy. Here’s how.

Sometimes you want something buttery, flaky, and fresh from the oven. These can be ready in about half an hour. Perfect with jam and cream.