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Sheet pan loaded with colorful roasted vegetables and seasoned chicken
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10 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners Under $10

Feed your family with these 10 budget-friendly sheet pan dinners. Every recipe costs under $10 total and takes less than 30 minutes of prep.

February 20, 2026

Stacked containers of homemade soups and stews ready for the freezer
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5 Freezer Meals You Can Make for Under $20 Total

Make 5 complete freezer meals for under $20 total. These budget-friendly batch cooking recipes freeze beautifully and reheat in minutes for easy weeknight dinners.

February 20, 2026

Colorful vegetarian meal bowls with fresh vegetables, grains, and legumes on a wooden table
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7 Cheap Vegetarian Meals Under $2 Per Serving

Discover 7 delicious vegetarian meals that cost less than $2 per serving. These meatless recipes are budget-friendly, easy to make, and packed with flavor.

February 20, 2026

Person chopping fresh vegetables on a wooden cutting board in a home kitchen
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How to Cook on a Budget: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn how to cook delicious meals on a tight budget with this complete beginner's guide. Covers pantry staples, essential equipment, shopping tips, and easy starter recipes.

February 20, 2026

Meal prep containers filled with rice, grilled chicken, and roasted vegetables arranged on a kitchen counter
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How to Meal Prep for the Week in Just 2 Hours

Learn how to meal prep an entire week of lunches and dinners in just 2 hours. This step-by-step guide covers planning, prepping, storing, and reheating for maximum savings and minimum effort.

February 20, 2026

Various ground beef dishes including tacos, burgers, and stir fry
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12 Budget Ground Beef Recipes Under $3 Per Serving

Ground beef is the budget cook's best friend. Here are 12 delicious ground beef recipes that cost under $3 per serving.

February 18, 2026

Golden roasted chicken thighs with herbs on a white plate
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15 Easy Chicken Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Chicken is affordable, versatile, and quick to cook. Here are 15 easy chicken recipes perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

February 16, 2026

Meal prep containers with rice, chicken, and vegetables lined up on counter
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10 Meal Prep Recipes That Will Save You $100 a Month

Stop wasting money on takeout. These 10 meal prep recipes are easy to make, store well, and cost under $2.50 per serving.

February 14, 2026

Grocery bags filled with affordable staples like rice, beans, chicken, and vegetables
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The Complete Budget Grocery List Under $50

Feed a family of four for a week on under $50. This complete grocery list includes everything you need for 7 days of delicious, filling meals.

February 12, 2026

Colorful healthy dinner plates with grilled chicken, vegetables, and quinoa
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10 Healthy Dinner Recipes Under $2 Per Serving

Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. These 10 nutritious dinner recipes all cost under $2 per serving and taste amazing.

February 10, 2026

Creamy one-pot pasta with chicken and spinach in a Dutch oven
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8 One-Pot Pasta Dinners for Lazy Nights

Minimal effort, maximum flavor. These 8 one-pot pasta recipes require almost no cleanup and cost under $2 per serving.

February 8, 2026

Slow cooker filled with tender pulled pork and barbecue sauce
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7 Slow Cooker Dump Meals: Set It and Forget It

Dump everything in the slow cooker in the morning, come home to a hot dinner. These 7 crockpot recipes are the ultimate lazy budget meals.

February 6, 2026