How about serving up a taste of the Southwest at the dinner table tonight? Yield: 4 servings Hands-on time: 25 minutes Total prep time: 1 hour Price per serving: $1.75 Ingredients 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided Pinch cayenne pepper 2 chicken breasts, […]
This awesome twist on an old favorite will have everybody reaching for seconds. Yield: 12 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey 1½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce 1 cup water 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan, divided 1 […]
Pierogies and bacon and cheese and tomatoes; need we say more? Yield: 4 servings Hands-on prep time: 18 minutes Total prep time: 38 minutes Price per serving: $1.80 Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) package frozen potato and onion pierogies (such as Mrs. T’s) Cooking spray 2 center-cut bacon slices, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup cream cheese 1/2 cup fat-free, […]
In the mood for Mexican food but don’t want to eat out? This quesadilla recipe brings you a delicious, healthy Mexican meal without going over your budget (just $0.43 per serving). For an even more authentic taste, garnish with sour cream, lime or cilantro. ½ red or green pepper, seeded and cut in bite-size […]
There’s no need to cook twice to please the adults and kids in the family. These chicken fingers are kid favorites, but are also sophisticated enough for adults to savor. The cranberry-BBQ sauce adds kick to the crunch, and the flavor will bring back a taste of summer. Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, […]
Bring “Fish n’ Chips” to a whole new level with this fun and easy dinner! Yield: 6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Cooking spray ¼ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon lemon zest 6 (6-ounce) halibut fillets Kosher […]
Bring your pizza dinner up a notch with this homemade treat that’s an instant favorite with kids and adults alike. Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55 minutes Ingredients: 1 package ready-made pizza dough 12 ounces sliced deli pastrami, cut into long, thin strips 2 Spanish onions, diced 1 cup mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, minced […]
You don’t need to be a vegan to enjoy these delicious sandwiches! Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 15.5 ounce cans dark red kidney beans, drained and divided 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ medium-sized onion, diced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1½ teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar ½ […]
Frittatas are always a cheap, creative and simple way to feed the family on a budget. Since eggs are so inexpensive and you can put practically anything into a frittata, this idea is extremely versatile. The recipe above was priced at an average 87 cents per serving. Try a fajita-style frittata with steak, peppers and […]
How about something different for tonight’s dinner that’s still easy on the budget? Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Marinating time: 2 hours, or overnight Cook time: 6 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into thin strips 4 flour tortillas For marinade: 1 tablespoon peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame […]