Skillet of spaghetti, pulled pork and barbecue sauce served with sliced bread and beer.
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BBQ Spaghetti (Straight From Memphis!)

ByCheryl Malik

Memphis BBQ Spaghetti is a real Tennessee classic! Often found as a BBQ side dish it also works great as a family dinner the kids especially will love! A simple tomato sauce, leftover pulled pork (or chicken!), your go-to BBQ rub and your favorite BBQ sauce all come together into a spaghetti dinner perfect for a Friday night treat, ready in under one hour.

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

ByCheryl Malik

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)

ByCheryl Malik

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

ByCheryl Malik

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

ByCheryl Malik

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

ByCheryl Malik

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 pan of sticky glazed cranberry barbecue meatballs.
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3-Ingredient Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

ByCheryl Malik

These easy, 3-ingredient Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the perfect holiday appetizer! Your choice of frozen meatballs come together with a can of cranberry sauce and your favorite barbecue sauce for a sweet, sticky meatball recipe that would also work well over rice for dinner over the festive season.

Wooden spoon lifting corn casserole out of the crockpot.
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Ultimate Crockpot Corn Casserole (Corn Pudding)

ByCheryl Malik

This slightly sweet, slightly savory Crockpot Corn Casserole recipe is a must for your holiday table! Using a packet of cornbread mix as the base this next-level corn pudding features both cream-style and whole- kernel corn for the ultimate corn flavor, delicious served as is or with your favorite add-ins. It’s the perfect halfway point between cornbread and creamed corn!

Roast chicken surrounded by holiday trimmings of stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce and a pie.
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$15 Holiday Dinner for 4 (Roast Chicken with Holiday Trimmings)

ByCheryl Malik

There is no doubt that one of the best things about the holidays – aside from the excuse to spend time with everyone you love – is the food. But don’t stress this year if you’re trying to entertain on a budget, we’ve got you with this ingredient $15 dollar holiday meal, complete with all the trimmings of stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, green beans, a holiday bird, and even a pumpkin pie!