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Affordable and filling meal ideas

Stuffed Bell Peppers

$10.36 recipe / $1.72 serving

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Classic Homemade Meatloaf

$7.44 recipe / $1.06 slice

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Easy Homemade Meatballs

$12.46 recipe / $1.56 serving

Chicken Alfredo

$10.62 recipe / $2.66 serving

Creamy Garlic Chicken

$9.21 recipe / $2.30 serving

Twice Baked Potatoes

$7.95 recipe / $0.99 serving

Glazed Pork Chops

$8.90 recipe / $2.22 serving

Salmon Patties

$8.16 recipe / $1.36 serving

Favorite Potluck Recipes

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Classic Three Bean Salad

$3.84 recipe / $0.77 serving

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Easy Creamy Coleslaw

$3.19 recipe / $0.79 serving

Baked Beans

$7.56 recipe / $0.76 serving

Grilled Vegetables

$7.75 recipe / $0.97 serving

German Potato Salad

$7.64 recipe / $1.27 serving

Recipes Under $10

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Homemade Garlic Bread

$4.63 recipe / $0.39 serving

Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

$3.99 recipe / $1.00 per quesadilla

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One Pot Chicken and Rice

$6.18 recipe / $1.54 serving

Easy Homemade Falafel

$3.08 recipe / $0.16 serving

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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

$5.56 recipe / $1.11 serving

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Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice

$9.87 recipe / $1.64 serving

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Curry Chicken Salad

$9.69 recipe / $2.42 serving

Chicken and Dumplings

$7.12 recipe / $1.18 serving

Chicken Recipes

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$11.77 recipe / $2.94 serving

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Easy Sesame Chicken

$6.78 recipe / $1.70 serving

Baked Chicken Drumsticks

$4.82 recipe / $0.80 serving

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Easy Teriyaki Chicken

$6.34 recipe / $1.27 serving

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Pulled Shredded Chicken

$8.43 recipe / $1.05 serving

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Easy Orange Chicken

$7.88 recipe / $1.97 serving

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

$10.19 recipe / $2.55 serving

Kung Pao Chicken

$7.77 recipe / $1.30 serving

Easy Seasonal Salads

Pasta Salad

$13.44 recipe / $1.34 serving

Macaroni Salad

$4.15 recipe / $0.52 serving

Cheeseburger Salad

$10.74 recipe / $2.69 serving

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Classic Southern Style Potato Salad

$5.43 recipe / $0.68 serving

Strawberry Spinach Salad

$8.72 recipe / $2.18 serving

Delicious Sandwiches & Burgers

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Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

$15.54 recipe / $3.10 serving

Ham And Cheese Sliders

$11.09 recipe / $1.84 serving

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Shrimp Po’ Boys

$12.89 recipe / $2.14 serving

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Classic Tomato Sandwiches

$1.32 each

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Black Bean Burgers

$3.74 recipe / $0.62 serving

Chicken Burger

$6.36 recipe / $1.59 serving

Turkey Burger

$7.15 recipe / $1.78 serving

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Cottage Cheese Wraps

$2.30 recipe / $1.15 serving

Pasta Recipes

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$3.60 recipe / $0.90 serving

The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce

$4.35 recipe / $1.09 serving

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Easy Spaghetti Carbonara

$4.48 recipe / $0.74 serving

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

$5.35 recipe / $0.66 serving

Creamy Tuna Pasta

$7.82 recipe / $1.95 serving

Tuna Pasta Salad

$4.83 recipe / $0.81 serving

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

$7.04 recipe / $1.76 serving

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