Sausage, potato and cabbage soup
Soup has always been a tasty and easy way to save money, and this recipe is no exception: All you need are some carrots, onions, a few potatoes, and some sausage, and you’ll have a quick meal for six, all ready in about 30 minutes.
Get the recipe for sausage, potato and cabbage soup.
Chicken Kyiv
If you want a protein-packed dinner but don’t want to spend a lot of money, chicken is a great option.
We’ve taken this classic recipe and added a few clever hacks that make it a lot easier than the standard batter-and-fry recipe, and a little less messy.
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Roasted cabbage and potato bread
One of the cleverest ways to make simple ingredients taste better is to put in a little extra effort, and this recipe originates from Eastern Europe, and it’s a genius way to use leftover mashed potatoes, cabbage, and flour and breathe new life into everything.
Add plenty of sour cream!
Get the recipe for Baked Cabbage and Potato Bread.
Gnudi in brown butter sauce
Can a cheap dinner be fancy? We bet you can! With two types of cheese, semolina, eggs and butter, you can have a sumptuous, romantic dinner that is hearty and delicious.
You can also leave out the pine nuts, which can be expensive, or substitute sliced almonds if you prefer.
Get the recipe for Gnudi in Brown Butter Sauce.
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
For making tasty meals with inexpensive ingredients, nothing beats a crockpot. Chicken thighs, especially lean ones, work best for this dish, but you can use almost any chicken.
Omit the wine if necessary (substitute with stock) and don’t use cooking wine or anything you wouldn’t drink.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup.
Hearty vegetable soup with parsley gremolata
This simple veggie soup is surprisingly nutritious. With beans, broccolini, tomatoes and quinoa, it’s a filling soup that’s perfect for an afternoon energy boost or to satisfy dinnertime hunger.
Get the recipe for vegetable soup.
Tuna Melt
A staple on restaurant and lunch menus everywhere, the underrated tuna melt deserves a major comeback.
You probably already have most of the ingredients in your fridge, so what are you waiting for?
Get the Tuna Melt recipe.
Beef enchiladas
This ground beef enchilada dinner is especially delicious: All you need is a little taco seasoning, corn tortillas, a can of enchilada sauce, a dollop of cheese, and voila! You’ve got a power meal that serves four (or two if you have leftovers).
Get the beef enchilada recipe.
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