The best way to stretch your grocery budget is to use budget friendly pantry staples like beans, rice, pasta and canned tuna to make a dinner that can feed the family for just dollars. These dinners achieve that without sacrificing flavor.
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Try a one pot chili mac, spicy Thai noodles or a black bean soup for a cheap dinner that tastes amazing. With grocery prices soaring, at least knowing that I'm stretching the budget helps me feel a little more in control.
One Pot Easy Chili Mac
This easy meal combines two favorites into one delicious dish. The best part is dinner comes together in just 20 minutes and takes only one pot!
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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
One of the greatest comforts we can enjoy is a delicious casserole, and this Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a prime example. It’s an easy meal to prepare at home without much hassle. Check out this simple recipe and indulge in the creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors it offers.
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Canned Tuna Salad Recipe
The ingredients in this dish make it versatile and yet so easy to make. Chunky canned tuna is blended with dill pickle relish, mayo, diced celery, sliced onions, fresh dill, and lemons.
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One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles
These One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles are an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner. It only takes 20 minutes to get this easy dish on the table, so it's perfect for busy nights. Bursting with Thai flavors with a kick, you have to try this recipe.
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Canned Black Bean Soup
This Canned Black Bean Soup is packed full of veggies and flavor and is super simple to make. On that table in just 45 minutes, you can't go wrong with this comforting bean soup.
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Salmon Salad Sandwiches
A 10-minute savory lunch or snack to go - sandwich with salmon salad. Light, healthy, and yummy. Creamy citrusy salmon mix, with crunchy fresh lettuce and veggies, and chewy soft bread - a perfect quick refuel on the go.
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Veggie Mac & Cheese
Do you love cheese-smothered veggies? And do you dig mac and cheese? Then this creamy, cheesy, veggie-packed mac and cheese recipe is for you. Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, and carrots join up with whole-wheat pasta plus three cheeses for comfort food with a veg-heavy twist.
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Italian Cannellini Bean and Sausage Skillet
This quick one-pot recipe is ready and on the table in just 30 minutes! The flavor of this Italian Cannellini Bean and Sausage Skillet is incredible and a family meal everyone will love.
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Crock Pot Smothered Chicken
This easy dump-and-go recipe is a flavorful creamy chicken that is perfect with rice or potatoes. This is a weeknight meal that everyone will love.
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