Bowl of chicken sausage gumbo topped with a scoop of rice. Hot sauce and chopped herbs are off to one side.
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$12 Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

This easy, affordable $12 Chicken & Sausage Gumbo recipe is the perfect way to enjoy this Cajun classic on a budget. Easy shortcuts like a microwave roux recipe, frozen Holy Trinity and sliced okra, and a good Cajun seasoning help you make a delicious, full-flavored gumbo for a crowd without forking out for expensive meats or shrimp.

Close up of seared chuck eye steaks in a cast iron skillet topped with a garlic herb compound butter.
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Chuck Eye Steak (Poor Man’s Ribeye)

Once you’ve made this recipe for this reverse-seared Chuck Eye Steak with a homemade garlic and herb compound butter, you’ll never cook this affordable cut of steak any other way! Poor Man’s Ribeye may be lighter on your budget, but still packs in a massive amount of flavor perfect for a special occasion or a Friday night treat!

Skillet of ground beef and eggs topped with chopped parsley.
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Ground Beef & Eggs

This delicious, 3-ingredient recipe for Ground Beef and Eggs is the perfect high protein topper for rice bowls or brunch option! Seasoned simply with garlic, salt and pepper this deliciously simple ground beef skillet will quickly become one of your paleo and Whole30-compliant go-to’s for building a quick meal!

Close up of tomato and beef stuffed shells in a white baking dish topped with melted shredded cheese.
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Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef

This easy family recipe for Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Ground beef, mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan make up the filling along with a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce, before being topped with parmesan before being baked until tender, melty and bubbly!

Two white bowls of spicy chicken pasta in a creamy sauce. Glasses of wine and blocks of cheese are off to the side.
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Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

This Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta recipe is packed with chunks of tender chicken breast and lots of colorful vegetables like bell pepper, frozen peas and tender asparagus, all stirred together in a spicy, creamy sauce! It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing family dinner with something for everyone.

Close up of a sliced turkey breast on a cutting board scattered with rosemary, black grapes and cranberries.
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Bone-In Smoked Turkey Breast

Free up some oven space and make the tastiest, juiciest turkey breast yet this Thanksgiving with this Bone-In Smoked Turkey Breast recipe! We’ve included instructions for a quick and easy turkey brine, and a delicious homemade spice rub (plus the option to use the pan drippings to make a next-level smoked turkey gravy!) – so all you have to do is decide what sides to serve it with.

Two white bowls of vegan rasta pasta with glasses of wine pictured off to the side.
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Vegan Rasta Pasta

This Jamaican-style Vegan Rasta Pasta recipe is packed with bold, jerk flavors! Penne pasta is tossed with a creamy coconut milk sauce before being finished with tender mixed bell peppers and spicy chunks of firm, crispy tofu. Created by Lorraine Washington at the Paradise Yard restaurant in Jamaica in 1985, the red, green and yellow bell peppers mimic the color of the Rastafarian flag!

Two bowls of creamy soup topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon bits and green onions.
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Hamburger Potato Soup

This hearty and super creamy Hamburger Potato Soup recipe is the perfect family dinner for cold winter nights! With tender ground beef and potatoes in a rich, sour cream-spiked broth bowls of creamy beef soup are topped with shredded cheese, crispy bacon bits and green onions for plenty of texture and flavor in every bite!