It’s a great time to do a holiday appetizer exchange! Consider preparing cream cheese based spreads, dips, and cheese balls. They freeze beautifully and are always a party favorite. We savored this spread over the weekend and our frozen stash will do double-duty as a cost-effective substitute for Boursin®, Rondele®, or Alouette® cheese (check out the Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe in Forums).   Read More >>

Here’s an idea that had not occurred to us! A savvy group of gals in Fremont, Michigan parlayed their cooking club entrées into some serious revenue for a local school. Ruth Wyn shares the story of what can happen when a few terrific entrées meet up with a spirit of generosity toward a great cause.   Read More >>

This curry tastes like it’s straight from your favorite Thai restaurant! Few ingredients and a simplified process make it a snap to prepare.   Read More >>

The current issue of Mary Hunt’s Cheapskate Monthly newsletter features an article about the cost-saving advantage of Cooking Among Friends®. Debt-Proof Living® is dedicated to helping those who are struggling to live within their means find practical and realistic solutions for their financial problems.   Read More >>

Chicken breasts smothered in a silky mushroom cream sauce . . . a crowd-pleasing topper for your favorite pasta or rice.   Read More >>

Oh-so-healthy turkey breast meat smothered in a savory barbecue sauce. Ideal to stuff buns or baked potatoes!   Read More >>