Ham Tetrazzini
$7.65 recipe / $1.28 serving
This Ham Tetrazzini recipe is a cozy way to use up leftover ham with spaghetti, mushrooms, peas, and a creamy homemade sauce. Cheap and delicious!
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Potato Leek Soup
$8.46 recipe / $1.05 serving
This creamy Potato Leek Soup recipe is rich & cozy, made with buttery leeks, tender potatoes, and a few simple techniques for the best texture.
Chicken Broth Bowl
$7.53 recipe / $1.89 serving
This easy Chicken Broth Bowl recipe is a one-pot soup made with chicken, rice, and veggies for a nourishing soup everyone will love!
Feta Pasta
$11.05 recipe / $2.76 serving
This baked Feta Pasta recipe is made with budget-friendly roasted Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, pasta, and a creamy block of feta! Easy and SO delicious!
Tuna Wrap
$5.78 recipe / $1.93 serving
This easy Tuna Wrap recipe is a quick, budget-friendly lunch with crunchy tuna salad, romaine, and tomato that's perfect for school lunches and meal prep.
Eggplant Curry
$7.32 recipe / $1.83 serving
This Eggplant Curry recipe is inspired by baingan bharta with roasted eggplant and tomatoes, warm spices, and a quick curry-paste shortcut. Cozy and easy!
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
$10.81 recipe / $2.70 serving
Creamy, cozy, and weeknight-easy, these Marry Me Chicken Meatballs simmer in a tomato Parmesan sauce with spinach. Perfect over pasta or mashed potatoes!
Chicken and Rice Casserole
$7.60 recipe / $1.27 serving
This Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comfort food classic, made from scratch with tons of juicy chicken, cheese, vegetables, and rice!
Sheet Pan Cajun Tofu and Vegetables
$7.50 recipe / $1.88 serving
This Sheet Pan Cajun Tofu and Vegetables is a one-pan, budget-friendly, low-stress, flavor-packed dream featuring crispy Cajun seasoned tofu and roasted veggies.
Chicken Cobbler
$9.05 recipe / $1.81 serving
Creamy Chicken Cobbler made from scratch in one skillet, topped with homemade cheddar biscuits. This comfort food is easy and perfect for leftovers!
Dan Dan Noodles
$8.86 Recipe / $2.22 Serving
An easy, at-home take on Dan Dan Noodles made with spaghetti, ground pork, peanut butter, and chili crisp for big flavor with simple ingredients.
Baked Tofu
$3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving
An easy, Crispy Baked Tofu recipe made with simple pantry ingredients. Chewy, lightly crisp tofu cubes that bake in the oven and work in any meal.