Baked Cabbage and Potato Buns
One of the smartest ways to make simple ingredients taste better is to put in a little work. This recipe comes from Eastern Europe, and it’s a genius way to take some leftover mashed potatoes, a bit of cabbage, and some flour, and breathe new life into all of them.
Don’t skimp on the sour cream if you can help it!
Tuna Melt
The underrated tuna melt, that staple of diners and lunch plates everywhere, deserves to be making a big time comeback.
You probably have most of the ingredients in your fridge right now. What are you waiting for?
Easy-Peasy Stovetop Mac ‘n Cheesy
Is there a more classic cheap dinner than mac ‘n cheese? While this recipe costs a smidge more than the boxed stuff, it’s better by so many leagues that we think you’ll agree it’s worth the extra [does math] $1. Especially because this recipe shows you how to cook the pasta and make the sauce all in the same pot, no draining required!
Beef Enchiladas
This ground beef enchilada dinner is especially a winner. A little taco seasoning, some corn tortillas, a can of enchilada sauce, cover it with cheese and boom! You’ve got a powerhouse meal for four (or for two, with leftovers) ready to go.
Chicken Marsala
This comfort-food staple needs just chicken, mushrooms, and a few pantry staples. While we recommend using a more drinkable marsala wine, cooking wine is the much less expensive option.
Chicken Kiev
If you’re craving a big protein dinner but don’t want to spend the bucks, then chicken is your friend.
We took this classic recipe and added a few smart hacks so it’s also a lot easier, and a little less messy than your standard dredge-and-fry recipe.
Gnudi with Brown Butter Sauce
Can a cheap dinner be fancy? You better believe it can! Two kinds of cheese, a dusting of semolina flour, some eggs, and butter are all you really need for a filling, delicious, fancy-romantic dinner.
You can skip the pine nuts, which can get expensive, or swap ’em for slivered almonds if you like.
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