Inexpensive Recipes

An inexpensive tasty soup--good when watching the waistline and the wallet.

A luscious but inexpensive meal

A healthy inexpensive way to have sushi @ home!

This quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy baked tilapia recipe can be made with any white fish. I just happened to have tilapia handy.

Not as authentic as Starbucks, but and EASY, inexpensive way to get a nice coffee/chocolate fix without leaving home.

Quick, easy, inexpensive crock pot supper. Tangy and low-fat. Even my 9yr old likes it.

Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!

We've bumped up the nutrition--and kept all the flavor--of this traditional Italian pizza with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

My family loves Shredded Beef, soft tacos, hard tacos, enchiladas, in taco salad or just over rice. This is my slow cooker recipe for shredded beef. You can reduce the peppers to make it less spicy.

Single batch to make 40 cookies - for nutritional count purposes

A kickin' vegetarian pizza! It's extra good because it's made on a whole-wheat crust!

Tired of the same old red sauce from a jar? Try this instead.

Make this chicken the next you have company for dinner, and they'll swear you hired caterers. It tastes like it came from a restaurant, but for much less money and effort.

Chef Meg shares a secret for getting the perfect grilled sandwich!

Sandwiches so good, you'll think someone brought home takeout from your neighborhood deli!

Chef Meg's Beef Roast becomes a full dinner, complete with two servings of vegetables.

My 12 year old loves making this recipe. I recommend using vegan friendly options when available and adjust the bouillon granules to your liking, or better yet, use vegetable stock that you've made!

Delicious version of my favorite Colombian dish, arroz con pollo. The quinoa provides added protein & fiber, plus some fun mouth-texture, & with the veggies included this is basically a one-dish meal!

This Mexican pizza is a tasty alternative to traditional pizza. Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp to change this up!

Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.

I love faux frying foods using panko. This crunchy, spicy chicken would be great on a taco salad.

This fun spin on a classic supper is easy to make and kid-friendly.

Creamy goat cheese and roasted beets make for a beautiful side salad.

Not only is this dish pretty on the plate, it's quick and easy to make.

Only three ingredients! (Note that Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies and is not vegetarian, but vegetarian substitutes are available.)