The secret of economizing in the kitchen is knowing how to cook everything, which the author's expertise can teach you. She emphasizes what-to-do-with rather than without; her credo is "use evrything you buy, "with tips for just how to buy. With the recipes in this book, you can muster "meals for down-to-earth budgets" (The Tribune, Scranton, Penna.). Recipes like Borsch, Peapod Soup, Cream of Carrot Soup, Crepes with fascinating fillings, Spaghetti Carbonara, White Bean & Sausage Casserole, Tofu & Zucchini Quiches, Salmon & Scallion Souffle, Chicken & Egg Salad with Tuna Mayonnaise, Provencal Vegetable Casserole, Poached Chicken Breasts with Broccoli & Egg-Lemon Sauce, Blanquette de Veau, Chocolate Raspberry Roll Vanilla Suffle, & Meringuew make it clear that you CAN eat well on a shoestring. A descriminating guide to eating better for less.