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butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides similar cooking properties.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive than beef.

wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: stock

Grape juice mimics sweetness without alcohol, while stock is a budget-friendly substitute.

Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and potatoes; cook for another 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.

Add herbs de Provence and mix well to incorporate flavors.

Introduce the protein of choice (chicken, beef, or seafood) to the skillet; cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in wine or stock; bring to a simmer and cover the skillet.

Reduce heat and let braise for 20-30 minutes until the protein is cooked through.

Stir in cream or Greek yogurt to create a rich sauce; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Cooking Techniques

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