Want to host a special feast without draining your wallet? With these clever main dish swaps, you can show family and friends a great time - without breaking the bank.
Skip the pricey crown roast of pork and try affordable, tender pork tenderloin instead.
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Your guests won't mind when you substitute these meaty crab cakes for budget-busting cracked crab — they'll still get the crab flavor in all its buttery glory.
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Save money (and carving time) by swapping a pricey standing rib roast for fork-tender short ribs.
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Sure whole lobster can be an elegant addition to your table, but one taste of this buttery shrimp scampi and no one will miss that costly crustacean.
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Rather than going with a big-ticket whole turkey, try modest turkey cutlets, which still deliver full flavor.
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Try grilled ham steaks as a delicious and penny-pinching alternative to the traditional holiday ham.
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Instead of an expensive roast beef, make like Julia Child and simmer up rustic beef bourguignon.
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Juicy lamb chops are a bargain compared to ritzy leg of lamb — this version gets even more bonus points for its mint-infused crust.
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Don't bother roasting a whole fish when these crunchy fish fillets can easily feed the family in style.
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Instead of fussy beef wellington, try a savory beef pot pie that uses lots of veggies and thrifty round steak.
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