Inexpensive Dinners Your Family Will Love
Whoever said scrumptious dinners have to burn a hole in your pocket? We hear you loud and clear, and we’re here to help. Join us on this budget-friendly culinary journey where we’ll dish out a variety of wallet-friendly dinner recipes that not only satisfy your hunger but also keep your finances in check. Say goodbye to the misconception that affordable equals bland – we’re here to show you can enjoy both flavors and savings. Whether you’re a student on a tight budget, a savvy home cook, or simply aiming to trim your grocery expenses, these recipes are your surefire way to a delicious and budget-conscious dining experience. So, let’s dive in and savor the taste of savings!
Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s an easy gluten-free meal made in under 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients like ground chicken and fresh basil. Top with your favorite Asian-inspired spices, and you have a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs
Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the juiciest and most tender meat under a wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs.
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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
nstant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor. Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki thighs are the easiest weeknight recipe ever. The teriyaki sauce is easily made with only a few ingredients and gluten free. Quick and easy instant pot pressure cooker dinners are the best!
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Air Fryer Unsloppy Joes Biscuit Pockets
Air fryer unsloppy joes biscuit pockets are a delicious take on classic sloppy joes. These are not so sloppy sloppy joes for when you want the flavour without the mess! These air fryer sloppy joes manwich sandwiches are made with Pillsbury biscuits and ground beef.
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Copycat Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe
A good Swedish meatball recipe with a creamy gravy means you can avoid the Ikea crowds and make them yourself at home. And you can put these together without a complicated diagram or having two screws left over at the end!
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Italian Meatball Marinara Subs
The combination of a toasted brioche bun, homemade beef and pork meatballs and amazing marinara sauce is hard to beat. This is an easy weeknight meal which sounds like comfort food but is actually quite nutritious.
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Spicy Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry
Gochujang chicken is sweet, spicy and very savoury. It’s a typical Korean inspired stir fry which looks so appetizing served in butter lettuce leaves with rice and Korean garnishes.
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Hamburger Soup With Vegetables
This easy hamburger soup is packed with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.
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Campbell’S Chicken Curry
This foolproof Creamy Curry Chicken and Rice is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with chicken, vegetables, and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric, and Campbell’s® Cream of Chicken Soup.
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Cabbage Roll Soup
This cabbage roll soup has the same flavors as classic baked cabbage rolls, but with less work! Unstuffed cabbage soup is hearty and filling.
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Chicken Meatloaf
Chicken Meatloaf is a great alternative to a traditional beef meatloaf. We combine moist ground chicken with a rich barbecue sauce topping. The added blend of spices and panko bread crumbs ensures a texture and flavor that’s downright irresistible.
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Chicken Pastini Soup
I have loved chicken pastina soup since I was a little kid and my nonna and zias would make it. The whole house would smell amazing while the soup cooked. It’s definitely one of my favourites when it comes to Italian comfort food. I love the tiny star shaped stellini pasta and all the other flavours in this amazing Italian chicken soup with pasta.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup With Biscuit Topping
For me, no matter what season it is, it is essential to have a hearty meal prepared to warm your belly and put a grin on your face. The heart shaped biscuit topping is an extra special addition to this tasty recipe. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with biscuits on top is one of my favourite soup recipes – and if you’re thinking “how the heck does a pie become a soup,” you’ll definitely want to keep reading this comfort food recipe!
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Garlic & Smoked Paprika Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
These air fryer drumsticks are tossed in garlic and paired with sweet and smokey paprika. Every bite is juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. These mouthwatering air fryer chicken legs are oh so crispy on the outside while being unbelievably tender on the inside.
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Creamy Curry Pasta
This creamy curry pasta recipe is an easy 35-minute fusion dinner loaded with flavor, is super satisfying, is easily customizable with your different protein and veggies, and a great go-to for busy weeknights!
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Easy Pan Seared Chicken Breast
Tender, juicy, and loaded with delicious flavors, this pan seared chicken breast it’s a super easy-to-make recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes, and it can be paired with many side dishes to create a complete meal.
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Hot Turkey Sandwich
This Canadian hot turkey sandwich with rich, meaty gravy, and green peas. Get a bigger holiday turkey just to have hot turkey sandwiches!
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Turkey Chili
This healthy chili is packed with protein and nutrients from lean ground turkey and sweet potatoes! It’s a satisfying meal perfect for any time of the year.
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Tortellini Soup With Sausage
This Tortellini Soup with Sausage is full of seasonal goodness. The sausage makes it hearty, and the greens add an extra punch of nutrition.
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Rasta Pasta Recipe with Jerk Chicken
This extra creamy rasta pasta recipe with jerk chicken is easy to make and great for busy weeknights. It’s creamy, spicy, and packed with flavor! Plus, the whole recipe comes together in less than 45 minutes.
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Baked Chicken Thighs
Wondering how long to bake chicken thighs? In this recipe I’ll walk you through exactly how to bake chicken thighs, how long to bake them for, and how to make sure they are perfect and juicy every time! Dinner tonight is solved.
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Chicken Soup Recipe
This is the best Chicken Soup Recipe to make when you’re craving simple comfort food or feeling under the weather. Made with bone-in chicken thighs simmered into a flavorful broth and filled with tender onions, carrots, celery, and juicy shredded chicken.
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Simple Spaghetti with Peas, Garlic and Parmesan
With a mix of al dente spaghetti, spring peas, fresh garlic and loads of Parmesan “carbonara style”, this will be your new favorite weeknight dish.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
If you are looking for a quick, family-friendly dinner idea, I’ve got you covered. These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the easiest things ever and kids love them.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry
This Sheet Pan Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love.
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American Goulash
If you’re looking for an easy-to-make, delicious comfort food recipe, you will love American Goulash. Perfectly cooked ground beef cooked in a deliciously spiced tomato sauce, with tender pasta, and topped with Cheddar cheese.
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