Gourmet Food on a Budget
Recipes and tips for foods you might want to serve for a holiday celebration, special occasions, or just because you want something a little fancy.
Salmon cakes or croquettes made from canned salmon make a quick, budget-friendly, and satisfying meal. They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re feeding your family or meal-prepping for the week, these cakes are a surefire hit!
The holiday season is perfect for gathering friends, baking sweet treats, and creating cherished memories. Whether it’s a kid’s sleepover or a festive get-together, these simple recipes bring joy to every celebration. Inspired by a spontaneous idea to host a Christmas party, we turned a quiet day into a baking extravaganza with kids leading the way.
Apple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing brings a touch of savory and sweetness to your holiday table. This flavorful dish combines fresh apples, chicken sausage, and cornbread stuffing to create a memorable side that everyone will love.
Cranberry Jam with Goat Cheese Spread is an elegant yet easy-to-make appetizer for your holiday table. It’s tart and creamy and wonderful for your *charcuterie board.
Turkey Piccata is a bold, flavorful twist that takes holiday turkey to a whole new level. Forget the long hours of roasting—this dish is quick, vibrant, and loaded with Mediterranean zest.
Grave Digger Pie is really Shephard’s Pie dressed up for Halloween. It’s beginning to get colder in the Northern Hemisphere, so this is a good, easy, and thrifty dish to make to start the Holiday season.
Pork Roast with Taco Sauce is easy to make in your slow cooker. You can make it as spicy as you want with your favorite taco sauce.
Fresh Salsa with Pepper Paste is a twist on the traditional salsa. We added two new ingredients that take it over the top.
Reverse sear a pork roast. Rub it with Greek seasoning and spices, then stuff it with seasoned feta cheese. Grill it over fresh rosemary. It’s a real show-stopper.
California Slaw Burger is one of our favorites for health and taste reasons. It stands out because of the healthy, crisp coleslaw and wheat germ in the burger itself. Why can’t a burger be healthy and tasty?