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

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.

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)

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!

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!

White dish of baked white lasagna with a bowl of parsley, bottle of olive oil and cups of beer visible just off to the side.
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Potato Lasagna

This rich, creamy Potato Lasagna recipe switches out the pasta for hearty potatoes in this otherwise white lasagna bake. Ham, ricotta and plenty of shredded cheese makes this super-affordable dinnertime twist a real crowd-pleaser! And, because it is made without white sauce it can also be made ahead!

Slice of cowboy meatloaf and potato casserole on a plate with the rest of the casserole and a glass of beer in the background.
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Cowboy Meatloaf & Potato Casserole

This super easy Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food dish to get dinner on the table in under 1 hour! Simple shortcuts like prepared mashed potatoes and your favorite bottle of bbq sauce make this beef and potato casserole totally low-stress! What Makes This Recipe So Good Chef’s Tips More…

Close up of a hobo casserole baked in a white baking dish with a portion removed from the corner.
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Hobo Casserole

This rich and hearty Hobo Casserole recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Ground beef and onions are layered with tender potatoes and a can of Cream of Mushroom soup for a super-creamy sauce before being baked under a bubbling layer of melty cheese. It’s the ultimate easy and budget-friendly dinner…

Close-up of a white bowl containing ground chicken soup with noodles and vegetables.
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Ground Chicken Soup

This ground chicken soup is an even-easier take on classic chicken noodle soup, loaded with veggies and al dente pasta. Seasoned simply and brightened up with a touch of lemon juice and lemon zest, it’s a warm and cozy meal that’s perfect for chilly days or anytime you’re feeling under-the-weather.