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...

Chewy Granola Bars Yields about 16 bars COST: $0.30 Per 1 bar Calories: 185 Fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 5g Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 7g Sodium: 10mg 8 tablespoons coconut oil 1⁄4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons honey 2 cups rolled oats 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 3⁄4...

Cheese Fondue Serves 6 COST: $1.03 PER 1⁄6 RECIPE Calories: 297 Fat: 20g Carbohydrates: 9g Protein: 19g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 140mg 1 clove garlic 4 cups grated Swiss cheese 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1⁄4 teaspoon (or to taste) nutmeg 1 cup apple juice About 20...

Caramel Walnuts Yields 1 cup COST: $0.97 Per 1⁄4 cup Calories: 266 Fat: 19g Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 5g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 18g Sodium: 9mg 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons unsweetened condensed milk 1 cup walnut pieces In a medium-sized...

Breadsticks with Cheese Serves 2 COST: $1.50 Per 1⁄2 of recipe Calories: 194 Fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 8g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 2.5g Sodium: 535mg 1⁄2 tomato 4 tablespoons vegan cream cheese 2 tablespoons milk 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 12 whole-grain...

Baked Pita Chips with Yogurt Dressing Serves 2 COST: $1.18 Per 6 dressed pita wedges Calories: 205 Fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 36g Protein: 7.5g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 498mg 2 pita pockets Olive oil, as needed 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt 1⁄8 teaspoon (or to taste) garlic...

Baba Ghanouj Serves 4 COST: $1.12 Per 1⁄2 cup Calories: 131 Fat: 9g Carbohydrates: 12g Protein: 3g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 157mg 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 whole eggplant, roasted 1 hour in a 400°F oven, cooled, pulp scooped out 1 tablespoon tahini 1⁄4 teaspoons...