Forget going out to a cheap fast-food chain. Learning a few cheap and easy dinner recipes that work within a budget is key to a lifestyle that is healthy and frugal. It’s even better to find recipes ...

The special ingredient that keeps this chili in the “cheap” column is one you may already have in your pantry right now— canned black beans. Per pound, they’re much less expensive than ground beef, ...

From pastas and wraps to soups and sandwiches, these cheap lunch ideas use affordable staples and clever twists to deliver ...

But hey! At least I can take solace in my pantry, where cans of tuna are stacked to the point of toppling over. Such is the ...

Do you keep a stocked pantry at all times? I think most of us would answer yes, even if the things we always want on hand might vary. Meal planning and cooking on busy nights are so much easier when ...

The convenience of the slow cooker paired with budget-friendly chicken makes every one of these recipes surefire winners in ...

Because you’re not made of money. By Tanya Sichynsky Tanya Sichynsky writes The Veggie, New York Times Cooking’s weekly newsletter dedicated to delicious vegetarian recipes. Expensive ingredients do ...

These slow-cooker recipes require two steps: throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. Serve slow-cooked meats, soups, dips, and desserts any day of the week.

Try these budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for serving a family or a smaller household. Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist; Hadas Smirnoff. Prop Stylist: Megan Hedgepeth. For the ...

What started as a thesis project has turned into a full-fledged cookbook. — -- What started as a thesis project for Leanne Brown has turned into a full-fledged career. The New York University ...