Though the credit crunch means that people are currently having to cut back on expenses, this doesn't necessarily have to mean giving up gourmet food or a balanced diet. Four-star chef and budget gourmet Lynette Rohrer Shirk shows readers how to creatively use new ingredients and leftovers to produce wonderful meals for any occasion. Filled with hundreds of delicious recipes and expert advice, The Frugal Foodie Cookbook is destined to help readers save their money - and sanity - in credit crunch times.