Big Buy is a special, oversized issue from Fine Cooking that's timely and relevant. It's all about getting more value for your grocery dollar -- a matter that's top of mind these days.

Shop smart and cook even smarter. With this handy guide, you can snap up bargains on bulk ingredients at farmers' markets, warehouse stores, or big-box chains with complete confidence that you've made a great buy!

No worries...no waste! Because now you'll know how to use every ounce of that 2-pound hunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in exciting and creative ways. No one will ever guess that you're making the most of one bulk ingredient when it's used in widely varied dishes like these:

• Baked Eggplant Parmesan
• Crunchy Parmesan Chicken
• Broccoli and Herb Frittata
• Herb & Parmigiano Crusted Tilapia
  

More than 70 ways to eat better for less. You'll never hesitate to take advantage of bargain buys, whether they're pantry staples, meats, fish, or farm-stand produce. You'll have, at your fingertips, dozen of delicious ways to use every last bit of ingredients like these:

• canned tomatoes
• strip steak
• boneless leg of lamb
• salmon
• sausage
• walnuts
• haricots verts
• avocados
• peaches and pears
  

Expert tips -- worth the price of the magazine!

• How to cater your own party without breaking the bank
• Stock up and make delicious budget-stretching seasonal soups
• Freezing chart helps you get the most from frozen foods
  

Order your copy now!