Menu Savers

Mix and match from the great recipes below to serve your family a satisfying feast that’s easy on the budget!

Cracked Pepper Bread
I love my bread machine and am always trying new recipes in it. This bread is one of my successes. When it’s baking, the whole kitchen smells wonderful. Basil, garlic, chives and Parmesan cheese give this tall tender loaf a real Italian flavor. —Joy McMillan, The Woodlands, Texas

Garden Lettuce Salad
Potato, tomato and onion complement the fresh green beans in this colorful salad. A subtle oil-and-vinegar dressing lends fresh herb flavor to the mix. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Salmon Chowder
Canned salmon and frozen peas streamline the preparation of this hearty chowder. Shredded Swiss and cheddar cheeses, along with cauliflower and dill weed, add flavor to this appealing dish. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Cinnamon Muffins
These muffins, with a dash of nutmeg in the batter, are seasoned to please. My husband grew up enjoying these tender, yummy muffins that his mother made on special weekend morning. —Katherine McVey, Raleigh, North Carolina

Fresh Fruit Dip
I blend orange marmalade with sour cream and mayonnaise for this zesty dip. It’s a real refresher.
—Elizabeth Hunter, Prosperity, South Carolina

Garlic Zucchini Frittata
I love serving foods that both complement and contrast with each. This flavorful egg dish can be made in minutes and easily doubled. Sometimes I use leftover taco meat or chopped ham instead of bacon. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Redondo Beach, California

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