Penny-pinching? Family meals for under $25

Stretching your food dollars? Get your money's worth with these delicious under-$25 dishes from New York culinary experts Mark Bittman, Donatella Arpaia and Michael Lomonaco. Not only will they'll save you cash, they'll wow your taste buds.

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Fried chickpeas with cumin and lemon

Mark Bittman

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Braised pork with wine, green beans and garlic

Mark Bittman

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Buttery bulgur pilaf with onions and almonds

Mark Bittman

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Super-simple peach sorbet

Mark Bittman

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Spinach fusilli with ragu, smoked mozzarella and fresh basil

Donatella Arpaia

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Meatballs and sauce

Donatella Arpaia

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Tangerine with lemon, mint and pop rocks

Donatella Arpaia

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Cool roasted beet salad

Michael Lomonaco

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Savory braised chicken with butternut squash

Michael Lomonaco

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Sweet poached pears with spiced cream and nuts

Michael Lomonaco