
3 teaspoons, plus 5 tablespoons, unsalted butter $0.33 2 1/2 cups chicken stock $1.50 1 large egg $0.20 1 large egg yolk $0.10 1/2 cup bacon, sliced, about 4 slices $1.20 1 small onion, finely chopped $0.47 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped, about 4 stalks $0.36 1/2 pound button mushrooms, sliced $1.50 2 teaspoons garlic, [...]

2 quarts whole milk $4.99 2 cups buttermilk $1.74 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice $0.47 Total Cost $7.20 1.) Combine all the ingredients in a medium pot and bring to 112 degrees Fahrenheit (using an instant-read thermometer) over low heat. Cook, without simmering, until the liquid separates into solid curds and whey, 45 [...]

3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2″ pieces $0.51 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2″ pieces $0.45 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2″ pieces $0.34 5 tablespoons olive oil $0.90 1 onion, thinly sliced $0.47 1 large zucchini, cut cross-wise into 1/4″ thick slices $1.40 Salt $0.01 Freshly ground [...]

1 pound potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/4″-thick slices $2.99 2 cups white vinegar $1.08 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil $0.36 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt $0.01 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $0.01 Total Cost $4.45 1.) Bring potatoes and vinegar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, making sure [...]

8 chicken thighs, skin on, bone-in $6.56 Olive oil for drizzling, about a teaspoon $0.18 Israeli Spice Rub: 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika $0.72 1 1/2 talespoons ground cumin $0.81 1 teaspoon dried oregano $0.20 1 teaspoon ground coriander $0.16 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes $0.23 1 teaspoon coarse salt $0.01 Total Cost $8.87 1.) [...]

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish $0.36 1 medium onion, cut into a 1/4″ dice $0.47 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4″ dice $0.45 1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed, quartered $1.99 2 teaspoons coarse salt $0.02 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper $0.01 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and [...]

So ridiculously good. So ridiculously simple. 4 steak tenderloins $16.98 1 cup Danish blue cheese $3.25 1 cup heavy cream (preferred), or 2% milk $0.88 2 tablespoons olive oil $0.36 Salt and pepper $0.02 Total Cost $21.49 1.) Preheat grill or broiler to high heat. 2.) Pour heavy cream into a medium-sized saucepan. Crumble [...]