Healthy Popcorn with Yogurt Yields 11⁄2 cups COST: $0.87 Per recipe Calories: 140 Fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 30g Protein: 4g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 19g Sodium: 23mg 11⁄2 cups popped popcorn 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon liquid honey 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg Place the...

Guacamole Serves 8 COST: $0.62 Per 1⁄2 cup Calories: 90 Fat: 7g Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 1g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 1g Sodium: 200mg 2 large, ripe avocados 1 medium-sized red tomato 1 small yellow onion 1⁄2 cup canned jalapeño peppers 1 tablespoon lime juice 1⁄2 teaspoon...

Granola Biscotti Yields about 30 cookies COST: $0.20 Per 1 cookie Calories: 110 Fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 20g Protein: 3g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 9g Sodium: 30mg 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract 11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 1⁄2...

Glazed Pecans Yields 1 cup COST: $2.09 Per 1⁄4 cup Calories: 257 Fat: 22g Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 3g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 12g Sodium: 2mg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1⁄8 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup pecans Melt the butter over...

Fruit with Yogurt Serves 2 COST: $2.05 Per 1 cup Calories: 322 Fat: 21g Carbohydrates: 28g Protein: 8g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 22g Sodium: 47mg 1⁄2 cup cherries 2⁄3 cup fruit cocktail, drained 3⁄4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1⁄2 cup walnuts 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Mix all...

Fricos (Cheese Crisps) Serves 4 COST: $2.00 Per 4 crisps Calories: 66 Fat: 5g Carbohydrates: 0.5g Protein: 5g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Sodium: 382mg 1 cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese into a...

French Fries from Scratch Serves 4 COST: $0.74 Per 15 fries Calories: 164 Fat: 5g Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 2.5g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 0g Sodium: 55mg 5 cups vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed 4 large baking potatoes Add the oil to a deep-sided heavy saucepan or...

Endive Spears with Herb Cheese Serves 6 COST: $1.49 Per 2 spears Calories: 110 Fat: 7g Carbohydrates: 9g Protein: 7g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 0g Sodium: 460mg 12 Belgian endive spears 6 ounces flavored Boursin cheese Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Fan the endive spears on...

Crisp Potato Pancakes Serves 4 COST: $2.37 Per 2 pancakes Calories: 264 Fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 54g Protein: 8g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 106mg 1 large egg 3 large baking potatoes (such as Idaho russet), peeled 1 medium onion 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon...

Creamy Open Artichoke Sandwich Serves 2 COST: $1.97 Per 1 sandwich Calories: 283 Fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 36g Protein: 8.5g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 537mg 1⁄2 recipe Marinated Artichoke Hearts (see recipe in this chapter) 1⁄4 cup plain cream cheese 1 tablespoon...