Part 2: Big on Taste, Easy on Your Wallet

I can't vouch for the nutritional content of these dishes, but they sure do look tasty!

3 Buck Bites is a new site from CitySearch that challenges food bloggers to find the best and cheapest eats in their cities. All the dishes are $3.99 or less. There are crispy garlic ribs in California and salty oat cookies in Washington, D.C.

Over at The Recession Cookbook, you can find recipes for cheap, gourmet eats to wow your friends and satisfy your wallet. Check out the $10 and under section, which includes a handy guide to inexpensive wines. Because I know I need a little help making it through these gloomy economic times!