Fancy feasting: Best fine foods you can buy on the cheap

If you're looking to add a little luxe to your holidays, choose from our favorite specialty goods, where a little goes a long way.

Da Rosario Organic White Truffle Flavored Olive Oil
($21 for 1.7 ounces, amazon.com)
An affordable alternative to raw truffles, which can command $240 per ounce, this truffle oil uses no artificial flavoring-only the real thing. Stir a little into homemade mac and cheese, or drizzle lightly over garlic bread.

Try it on:
Too-Tasty-to-Be-Good-for-You Cauliflower Mac 'n' Cheese »



Callipo Solid Pack Light Tuna in Olive Oil
($13 for a 7-ounce jar)
With its ridiculously toothsome chunks of yellowfin tuna hand-packed in olive oil, this catch demands attention. Make it the star of an antipasto platter. Looking for a steal? Try Bumble Bee Prime Fillet Tonno in Olive Oil ($1.99 for a 5-ounce can).

Try it in:
Salad Nicoise Bites »


f-- e Total 0% Greek Yogurt
($2.29 for a 5.3-ounce cup)
It's hard to believe this yogurt-with its velvety-smooth texture and creamy flavor-is fat-free. Use it in TK. You can also try Yoplait 0% Greek Yogurt ($1.19 for a 6-ounce cup), which is just as tangy as f-- e though not as creamy.

Try it in:
Spinach-Yogurt Dip with Pomegranate and Walnuts »


Madécasse Madagascar Pure Vanilla Powder
($13 for 1.1 ounces, madecasse.com)
Vanilla syrup can be intense. This powdered version comes in a form that's friendlier for topping anything on a whim-including pudding, cappuccino and ice cream.

Try it on:
Double-Chocolate Pudding »



Honey Ridge Farms Orange Blossom Honey
($9.50 for a 16-ounce bottle)
The bees of Honey Ridge feed on the sweet orange blossom nectar found in California. Translation: Just a drop and your tea will taste like a special treat. You can also get nicely priced honey from Archer Farms (Orange Blossom Honey, $3.99 for a 12-ounce bottle).

Try it in:
Sticky Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip »


Catsmo American Sturgeon Caviar Hackleback
($33 for 2 ounces, zabars.com)
Caviar can be surprisingly affordable if you buy domestic. This sturgeon variety tastes like salmon, and a little goes a long way-so spoon about ½ teaspoon per portion onto scrambled eggs.

Try it on:
Room Service Stacked Eggs with Spinach and Prosciutto »



D'Artagnan Duck Fat
($6 for 7 ounces, dartagnan.com)
Consider this ready-made tub your new best friend: The rendered fat has a creamy, slightly smoky flavor-think a cross between butter and bacon fat-and arrives frozen, but thaws in minutes. Use it for pan-frying potatoes and roasting brussels sprouts.

Try it in:
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Lemon Mayo »


Angostura Aromatic Bitters
($8 for 4 ounces, at liquor stores)
Seen this ingredient on the specialty cocktail menu? It's a strong blend of aromatic herbs: Add a few drops of it (or any brand of aromatic bitters) to orange juice, citrus cocktails and fruit salad.

Try it in:
Spiked Fruit Cups »



Boar's Head Parmigiano-Reggiano
($19.99 per pound)
As Rach says, imported parmigiano-reggiano is always worth the splurge. Knockoffs lack the nutty, multilayered flavors of this Italian staple.

Try it in:
Rachael's Parmigiano-Reggiano-Crusted Chicken Piccata »




By the staff of Every Day with Rachael Ray | Photography by Lucas Zarebinski and courtesy Callipo, Honey Ridge Farms, f-- e and Boar's Head