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While a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and gravy can be quite delicious, sometimes I have a hankering for something a little different, not to mention a little less pricey. Both of these ideas are great alternatives if you are looking for a delicious meal to feed your family during the holiday season.

This hearty stew is a meal in itself, warming on these cold autumn nights. Add some fresh biscuits to dip in the rich broth, and you’ll be in heaven! We've also included a recipe for making your own lard, the key to lighter, fluffier biscuits!

Forget four and twenty blackbirds — chicken pies are in order. Rising food costs don’t mean you have to live on skimpy meals. These hearty pies are dollar smart and completely satisfying. We’ve got two different recipes from two great ...

This pot roast recipe turns a cheap cut of meat into a succulent delight with very little work and lots of flavor. (It’s even better when you use your own homegrown herbs!) When it’s finished, it will be worthy of a Sunday or other holiday dinner. Add a side of cranberry bean salad, and you’ll be delighted in the immune-boosting color!

Nothing says comfort food like meatloaf, plus it's a great way to use up those leftover odds and ends in the fridge. This version is dotted with ooey gooey cheese and served along side of baked mashed potatoes that cook at the same temperature as the meat.

We finally had a dry weekend in the mid-Atlantic region—time to do some yard work and clean up the summer garden. There is not too much time to be spent in the kitchen, so I like meals like this chicken and broccoli that I can put in one pot and pop in the oven.

With this delicious Asian recipe, you can enjoy some of the harvests from your survival garden along with your own freshly preserved food. The fried rice is also a way to add some spice to your leftover rice! Sweet & ...

As the evenings cool down, I'm thinking soup for supper is in order. Paired with a few slices of cheese and some warm cornbread, it is soul satisfying.