Budget-friendly recipes for every day

"Chicken sopas is a popular soup traditionally made with pasta, mirepoix (chopped onion, carrot, and celery),...

This warming, hearty soup is ready in just twenty minutes. All you need is store-bought vegetable broth, frozen...

Tahini sesame paste takes our favorite healthy convenience food—canned tuna—to the next level in this easy...

Fragrant and fluffy jasmine rice pairs perfectly with spices, raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds in this...

If you're looking for a new flavor for chicken shashlik, this recipe won't disappoint. Chicken breast pieces are marinated in soy sauce and honey,...

During zucchini season, this recipe will help you prepare this inexpensive vegetable with a delicious Mediterranean twist. Fry thinly sliced ​​zucchini with...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet and salty in this homemade toffee. Chocolate toffee with peanut butter flecks...

Thanks to mushrooms and beans, this vegetarian soup is very filling and nutritious. It's rich in protein and healthy fiber,...

This quick, pantry-friendly appetizer is ready in minutes. Blend a couple of cans of canned...

Although these sandwiches are made from pre-made ingredients, with a few extra ingredients you can give them a...

Two secret ingredients in this sausage stew do double duty: canned, fire-roasted tomatoes,...

Whether it's back to school, you have a busy work schedule, or you're just not sure what to make for dinner, make...

This recipe is a great way to use up leftovers the day after a big party. It includes...

This risotto is made quickly with leftover cooked rice, but the sautéed mushroom mixture gives it such a...

This delicious dish is perfect for the holiday table. Pork loin, stuffed with cheese and ham, is fried...

Day-old cooked rice works best for this recipe. Allowed to dry overnight, it absorbs the flavors better...

Sauté spinach and garlic in olive oil, then toss with canned white beans and spices to...

Taquitoes are Mexican corn tortilla tubes filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables that are fried in...

Kale is simmered with canned white beans, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. Serve as a side dish...

This dip is versatile. Transfer it warm to a bowl and serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, toasted bread, and...

Even if you're looking to save money, that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice flavor. This dish is made with simple and readily available winter ingredients...

This budget-friendly dish combines all the flavors and ingredients of a traditional pot roast. Just imagine...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet and spicy roasted garlic, refreshing green onions, and salty crispy bacon bits in...

Garlic makes a budget-friendly yet delicious Mediterranean-style appetizer. Simply roast a head of garlic...

If you have a jar of canned white beans, pesto, olives, and canned roasted peppers in your pantry, then any...

For this quick stew, you'll need canned beans and tomatoes, then simmer them with smoked sausage. You'll get...

Pasta with tender red beans, salty bits of fried bacon and tomatoes is a great dish for a midweek dinner,...

This bright and filling salad is a protein-, fiber-, and vitamin-rich side dish perfect for summer. Easy to make...

If you have leftover stew, mashed potatoes, and vegetables sitting in the freezer after the holidays, make some...

This meat stew is made like in the fairy tale "Axe Porridge"—using whatever you have. A little bit of any meat, a little bit of any root vegetables, and...

If you have a can of white beans and a can of sun-dried tomatoes in your pantry, make them friends by mixing them together in this delicious...

Arancini are Sicilian fried rice balls with a crispy crust and a soft center. This recipe uses leftover...

The perfect braised cabbage harmoniously balances sweetness, tartness, spice, and fruitiness. This recipe is perfect for any...

Store-bought gnocchi are a near-perfect staple to have on hand for a quick, delicious dinner...

Grated and fried into a golden potato pie, super-cheap potatoes become an impressive...

Make a delicious side dish with a few humble pantry ingredients – eggs, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and...

It is believed that the Mexican dish puntas de res, made from pieces of meat in a vegetable sauce, was the predecessor of fajitas....

This hearty winter soup is quick and easy to make with pantry and freezer supplies, and will be a lifesaver when the weather is bad and there's no...

Mac and cheese and cheeseburger lovers will love this flavor combination. This recipe is super quick and inexpensive. Ingredients:

Try this juicy, spicy Moroccan turkey stew with a fragrant cilantro sauce. And with leftovers, make these burritos, so...

The mouth-watering shovel-like pie, with its thick, sticky molasses filling and crunchy streusel, was popularized in the United States by Pennsylvanians...

This pasta is made from pantry staples—dinner has never been easier! Just keep some tomato powder on the shelf. With this...

The name of this pie sounds like a joke, but it's one of those cases where you just have to trust and cook! A can of tomato soup...

Hummus is the perfect appetizer for house parties and get-togethers. Light and delicious, it's a crowd-pleaser and ready in minutes...

Thrifty Ree Drummond made this soup using only what she had in her pantry, adding some gnocchi from the freezer....

This easy-to-make dip is similar to hummus, but instead of tahini, it's made with the humble potato. With...

Use your pantry staples to create this stew inspired by classic Italian pasta e ceci (chickpea pasta). For the recipe...