Milk Street Television | Milk Street Holidays (Season 1, Episode 11)

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Healthier: dried apricots

Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots provide a similar sweetness and texture, while raisins are often less expensive.

beef roast

Healthier: pork loin

Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, and chicken thighs are a budget-friendly protein option.

red wine

Healthier: grape juice

Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic alternative, while cooking wine is often less expensive.

black peppercorns

Healthier: white pepper

Cheaper: ground black pepper

Ground black pepper is more accessible and provides similar flavor.

heavy cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

unsalted butter

Healthier: coconut oil

Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can be healthier.

brown sugar

Healthier: coconut sugar

Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

self-raising flour

Healthier: whole wheat flour

Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber.