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Putting a spread on the table or hosting for the holidays doesn't have to be expensive. Try these budget-friendly recipes, tips and ideas.

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Death of Romance: Box Wine

Video | 02:23
Get over the stigma of box wines - the Wine Geek explains why.
Death of Romance: Box Wine

Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu

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How to Can Fruit Preserves

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Memphis-Style Dry-Rub Ribs

Video | 02:27
Dave shares tips he learned in Memphis for perfect, flavorful dry-rub ribs.
Memphis-Style Dry-Rub Ribs

Dave's Hot Spiced Cabernet

Video | 01:44
Dave's hot spiced Cabernet is the perfect way to toast a cold winter night.
Dave's Hot Spiced Cabernet

Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers

Video | 01:50
Surprise friends and family with this twist on everyone's favorite burgers.
Mini Moroccan Lamb Burgers

Dave's Sticky Chocolate Cake

Video | 04:19
Coffee and spices enhance the flavor of Dave's Sticky Chocolate Cake, a raisin-and-walnut-filled delight for even the most finicky sweet tooth.
Dave's Sticky Chocolate Cake

Spinach-Feta Puff Pastry Bites

Video | 02:46
Pastry-wrapped spinach and feta bake up fast for everyone's favorite bites.
Spinach-Feta Puff Pastry Bites

Fennel-Orange Cranberry Sauce

Video | 01:21
Cranberry sauce goes festive with orange juice and pulp and fennel seeds.
Fennel-Orange Cranberry Sauce

Dave's Classic Fruitcake

Video | 03:59
Dave's fruitcake is a sweet classic for holiday desserts and gift-giving.
Dave's Classic Fruitcake

Sweet Potato Bundt Cake Recipe

Video | 04:48
Dave drizzles his sweet potato bundt cake with a spiced buttered rum glaze.
Sweet Potato Bundt Cake Recipe

Best Three-Bean Beef Chili

Video | 05:00
For less than 30 dollars, cook this hearty three-bean chili for your next dinner party. This fairly simple recipe has a tomato sauce base, beef and three types of beans and is richly flavored with chipotle chile in adobo sauce.
Best Three-Bean Beef Chili

Chicken Fried Pork Chops with Chunky Pear Chutney

Recipe | Courtesy of Sunny Anderson
Total Time:
2 hours 10 minutes
Chicken Fried Pork Chops with Chunky Pear Chutney

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup

Recipe | Courtesy of Dave Lieberman
Total Time:
1 hour 10 minutes
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Braised Red Cabbage and Turnips

Recipe | Courtesy of Sunny Anderson
Total Time:
1 hour 3 minutes
Braised Red Cabbage and Turnips

Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Recipe | Courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
Total Time:
1 hour
Crostata with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Turkey Re-Hash

Recipe | Courtesy of Alton Brown
Total Time:
35 minutes
Turkey Re-Hash

Creamy Arugula and Lettuce Soup with Goat Cheese

Recipe | Courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Creamy Arugula and Lettuce Soup with Goat Cheese
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