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30 budget-friendly recipes — all under $3 per serving.

Spaghetti Aglio e Oliopasta

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

17 min$0.85/serving
Baked Chicken Drumsticksdinner

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

45 min$1.25/serving
Golden baked mac and cheese in a casserole dish with a crispy breadcrumb topping and a spoon lifting out a cheesy scooppasta

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

The ultimate homemade baked mac and cheese with a creamy cheddar and mozzarella sauce, topped with crispy golden panko breadcrumbs. Feeds 6 for just $1.25 per serving.

40 min$1.25/serving
Stack of golden banana oat pancakes topped with sliced bananas and a drizzle of maple syrupbreakfast

3-Ingredient Banana Oat Pancakes

Fluffy, naturally sweet banana oat pancakes made with just 3 ingredients. A healthy, budget-friendly breakfast ready in 15 minutes for only $0.65 per serving.

15 min$0.65/serving
Crispy black bean quesadilla cut into wedges with melted cheese, served with salsa and sour creamlunch

Crispy Black Bean Quesadillas

Perfectly crispy black bean quesadillas loaded with melted cheese and warm spices. A vegetarian lunch ready in 15 minutes for just $1.10 per serving.

15 min$1.10/serving
A chicken Caesar wrap cut in half showing layers of shredded chicken, romaine lettuce, and Parmesan cheeselunch

Easy Chicken Caesar Wraps

Quick and satisfying chicken Caesar wraps made with rotisserie chicken. A no-cook lunch that's perfect for meal prep at just $1.85 per serving.

15 min$1.85/serving
Easy Chicken Fried Ricerice

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

20 min$1.75/serving
Creamy chickpea curry in a bowl served over fluffy white rice garnished with fresh cilantrodinner

Easy 20-Minute Chickpea Curry

A creamy, aromatic chickpea curry made with pantry staples and coconut milk, ready in just 20 minutes for $1.00 per serving. A vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.

20 min$1.00/serving
Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken Pastapasta

Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken Pasta

30 min$2.45/serving
A bowl of breakfast egg fried rice with scrambled eggs, green onions, and colorful vegetablesbreakfast

Breakfast Egg Fried Rice

A savory, satisfying breakfast fried rice that transforms leftover rice into a quick morning meal. Ready in 15 minutes for under a dollar per serving.

15 min$0.90/serving
Korean Ground Beef Bowldinner

Korean Ground Beef Bowl

20 min$2.10/serving
Bowl of hearty lentil soup garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemonsoups-stews

Hearty Budget Lentil Soup

A rich, warming lentil soup packed with vegetables and Mediterranean spices, ready in 40 minutes for just $0.75 per serving. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly.

40 min$0.75/serving
Rich chocolate mug cake in a white ceramic mug topped with a dusting of powdered sugardesserts

5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Rich, fudgy chocolate mug cake ready in just 5 minutes with pantry staples. A single-serving dessert that costs only $0.45 and satisfies every chocolate craving.

5 min$0.45/serving
Sliced no-bake peanut butter oat bars with chocolate chips on parchment paperdesserts

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars

Chewy, chocolate-studded peanut butter oat bars that require zero baking. A budget-friendly dessert at just $0.50 per bar that's perfect for meal prep.

10 min$0.50/serving
Slow Cooker Pulled Porkdinner

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

8 hr 10 min$1.85/serving
Spicy Peanut Noodlesdinner

Spicy Peanut Noodles

15 min$1.50/serving
Bowl of hearty taco soup topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chipssoups-stews

Dump-and-Go Taco Soup

An incredibly easy taco soup made by dumping cans and seasoning into one pot. Ready in 30 minutes for $1.50 per serving, or toss it in the slow cooker for a hands-off dinner.

30 min$1.50/serving
Golden crispy baked chicken thighs on a wire rack over a sheet pandinner

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs

Perfectly crispy baked chicken thighs with a simple spice rub. The cheapest and easiest chicken dinner at just $1.50 per serving.

40 min$1.50/serving
Creamy ground beef stroganoff served over egg noodles with parsley garnishdinner

Budget Ground Beef Stroganoff

Creamy, comforting ground beef stroganoff made in 25 minutes. A budget-friendly twist on the classic that costs just $2.35 per serving.

25 min$2.35/serving
Baked chicken parmesan pasta with melted mozzarella cheese in a baking dishdinner

Dump and Bake Chicken Parmesan Pasta

The easiest chicken parmesan pasta you will ever make. Dump everything in a baking dish, cover, and bake. Feeds 6 for under $1.75 per serving.

40 min$1.75/serving
Crispy chicken thighs on a bed of garlic butter rice in a cast iron skilletdinner

One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

Crispy chicken thighs over perfectly cooked garlic butter rice, all made in one pan. A comforting budget dinner at just $1.95 per serving.

30 min$1.95/serving
Italian sausage links with roasted bell peppers and onions on a sheet pandinner

Sheet Pan Sausage with Peppers and Onions

Classic Italian sausage with roasted peppers and onions made on a single sheet pan. Ready in 30 minutes for just $2.10 per serving.

30 min$2.10/serving
Roasted lemon herb chicken thighs with broccoli and baby potatoes on a sheet pandinner

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetables

Juicy sheet pan lemon herb chicken thighs roasted with broccoli and baby potatoes. A complete healthy dinner for under $2.50 per serving.

35 min$2.50/serving
Beef and broccoli stir fry in a wok with glossy sauce served over white ricedinner

Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Quick and easy beef and broccoli stir fry with a savory homemade sauce, ready in just 20 minutes for $2.50 per serving. Better than takeout.

20 min$2.50/serving
Bowl of classic beef chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and crackerssoups-stews

Classic Homemade Beef Chili

Hearty homemade beef chili with kidney beans, black beans, and a rich tomato base, ready in 45 minutes for $2.15 per serving. A no-fuss comfort classic.

45 min$2.15/serving
Bowl of creamy potato soup topped with shredded cheese, chives, and bacon bitssoups-stews

Creamy Potato Soup

Rich and creamy potato soup loaded with cheddar cheese, ready in 35 minutes for just $1.25 per serving. The ultimate budget-friendly comfort food.

35 min$1.25/serving
Meal prep containers with sliced teriyaki chicken, rice, broccoli, and shredded carrotsmeal-prep

Meal Prep Chicken Teriyaki Bowls

Easy meal prep chicken teriyaki bowls with homemade sauce, rice, and veggies, ready in 25 minutes for $2.20 per serving. Perfect for weekly lunches.

25 min$2.20/serving
One-pot chicken and yellow rice with peas in a large skilletrice

One-Pot Chicken and Yellow Rice

Flavorful one-pot chicken and yellow rice with turmeric and cumin, ready in 35 minutes for just $2.00 per serving. A simple, satisfying weeknight dinner.

35 min$2.00/serving
Sheet pan chicken fajitas with sliced bell peppers and onions on a baking sheetdinner

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Easy sheet pan chicken fajitas with colorful peppers and onions, ready in 30 minutes for under $2.25 per serving. A weeknight dinner favorite.

30 min$2.25/serving
Bowl of creamy white chicken chili topped with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedgesoups-stews

White Chicken Chili

Creamy white chicken chili with tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles, ready in 35 minutes for $1.90 per serving. A cozy, crowd-pleasing soup.

35 min$1.90/serving