For tender steak, make it Swiss

Slow-Cooker Swiss Steak
Baked Swiss Steak for Two
Sometimes the most affordable steaks also are the least tender. But with the right cooking method, even lean cuts like round steak can become tender enough to cut with a fork. Swiss steak recipes use the braising method by taking browned round steak and cooking it slowly in a [...]

Make some mini-muffins

Snickerdoodle Mini-Muffins

Peanut Butter and Jelly Mini-Muffins

Miniature muffins are more than just cute versions of their larger counterparts. Their smaller size makes them perfect for snacks and brown-bag lunches, and they are great for sharing with friends at a potluck. With mini muffins, everyone can grab a pop-in-the-mouth treat.

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For regular-size muffins, bake [...]

Share flavor, save money

Chicken Piccata

Mushroom Rice Pilaf

Green Beans Amandine

You don’t have to break your budget to impress someone special on Valentine’s Day. When money is shorter than time, begin with affordable grocery items like chicken and rice and create a memorable meal at home.

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Chicken Piccata

2 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 [...]

Add fiber with carrots

Flavorful Meat Loaf

Carrot Cookies

One thing many Americans have in common is a lack of dietary fiber. Eating more vegetables is a great way to increase fiber intake, so add them to meals and snacks whenever possible by putting chopped vegetables in omelets and pasta dishes and serving veggies and dip for snacks. Carrots contain a [...]