Sheet Pan Doner Kebab
$11.05 recipe / $2.76 serving
This Sheet Pan Doner Kebab is an easy oven shortcut for thin, crispy beef served gyro-style in soft pita with tzatziki and fresh vegetables.
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Mississippi Chicken
$10.44 recipe / $1.74 serving
This easy Mississippi Chicken is made in the slow cooker with five ingredients for tender, juicy shredded chicken in a tangy, buttery, savory sauce.
Pizza Burgers
$10.27 recipe / $1.71 serving
This easy Pizza Burgers recipe tops toasted English muffins with saucy meat, vegetables, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Ready in about 30 minutes!
Easy Teriyaki Chicken
$7.07 recipe / $1.41 serving
This Easy Teriyaki Chicken is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, and has the most delicious salty, sweet, and savory flavor!
Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Skillet
$9.07 recipe / $2.27 serving
This easy Sweet Potato and Ground Turkey Skillet cooks turkey, sweet potato, kale, and Parmesan-coated orzo in one pan for a practical weeknight dinner!
Vegetable Fried Rice
$4.22 recipe / $1.06 serving
Vegetable Fried Rice is a fast, easy, delicious, and budget-friendly meal that you can whip up with ingredients on hand at any time!
BBQ Chicken Foil Packs
$10.45 recipe / $2.61 serving
These easy BBQ Chicken Foil Packs are a complete grill-or-oven dinner with chicken thighs, potatoes, peppers, onions, and tangy BBQ sauce!
Lentil Salad
$7.29 recipe / $1.22 serving
This easy Lentil Salad is bright, flavorful, and infused with bold flavors like garlic and lemon. Eat it as a side dish, meal prep it, or make it a meal!
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables Ramen
$12.03 recipe / $1.50 serving
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables Ramen transforms a couple of ramen packs into a big-batch dinner with tender chicken and fresh vegetables.
5 Back-to-School Lunches
Need fresh lunch ideas? These 5 Back-to-School Lunches feature simple, affordable bento box ideas packed with kid-friendly foods they'll actually eat!
Skillet Pizza Casserole
$12.31 recipe / $2.05 serving
This cheesy Skillet Pizza Casserole recipe combines saucy pasta, Italian sausage, veggies, pepperoni, and melty mozzarella in one easy pan dinner!
Easy Kale Salad
$5.90 recipe / $1.48 serving
This easy Kale Salad is tangy, sweet, and crunchy with Granny Smith apples, walnuts, raisins, and a homemade Dijon vinaigrette.