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A hand lifting a forkful of Cajun Cabbage and Noodles from a large bowl.

Cajun Cabbage and Noodles

$5.51 recipe / $1.38 serving
Overhead view of a wooden spoon scooping out a portion of Cheesy Cottage Pie from the casserole dish

Cheesy Cottage Pie

$6.59 recipe / $1.10 serving
Cajun Salmon Burgers topped with guacamole and the top half of a bun

Cajun Salmon Burgers

$7.19 recipe / $3.60 per burger
Close up of a bowl of Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms with Herby Kale Mashed Potatoes

Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms with Herby Kale Mashed Potatoes

$7.17 recipe / $1.79 serving
Basing Cider Roasted Turkey Breast with Apples and Onions

Cider Roasted Turkey Breast

$17.48 recipe
Homemade Cajun Seasoning ingredients in a bowl.

Homemade Cajun Seasoning

$0.57 per 2 Tbsp
One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta in the pan.

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving
A rich and hearty medley of vegetables, lentils, and herbs makes this freezer-friendly Vegan Winter Lentil Stew the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Budgetbytes.com

Vegan Winter Lentil Stew

$5.08 recipe / $0.64 serving
You'll want to eat your weight in this Cabbage Soup because it tastes so good, but you won't have to feel guilty about it! BudgetBytes.com

“All You Can Eat” Cabbage Soup

$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving
This rich and comforting Vegetable Pot Pie Skillet meal is made faster and easy for weeknight dinners thanks to frozen vegetables. BudgetBytes.com

Vegetable Pot Pie Skillet with Cheddar Biscuit Topping

$4.91 recipe / $0.82 serving
Plenty of vegetables, a hearty wild rice blend, and a super creamy sauce make this Wild Rice and Vegetable Casserole a warm comforting dish for winter! BudgetBytes.com

Wild Rice and Vegetable Casserole

$6.93 recipe / $1.16 serving
Smoky and spicy shrimp, sweet and tangy slaw, and a zesty garlic lime sauce make these Blackened Shrimp Tacos seriously delicious! BudgetBytes.com

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

$7.93 recipe / $1.32 per taco
Pressure Cooker Red Beans are a fast, inexpensive, filling, and flavorful staple meal. It's a Louisiana tradition, but FASTER! BudgetBytes.com

Pressure Cooker Red Beans

$6.70 recipe / $1.12 serving
This Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is full of chunky vegetables and all that “from scratch” flavor, just like Grandma used to make. Budgetbytes.com

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

$9.10 recipe / $1.14 serving
This Instant Pot Beef Stew is incredibly fast and easy, but is packed with slow-cooked flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Instant Pot Beef Stew

$11.91 recipe / $1.99 serving
This juicy and tender Herb Roasted Chicken Breast is a breeze to make and is a great substitute for store bought rotisserie chicken. BudgetBytes.com

Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts

$7.69 recipe / $1.92 serving
These Vegetarian French Dip Sandwiches are fast, easy, and feature a salty-sweet herb infused vegetarian au jus for dipping. BudgetBytes.com

Vegetarian French Dip Sandwiches

$10.44 recipe / $2.61 each
This Savory Vegetable Stuffing is full of so much color, texture, and flavor that it will be loved by meat-eaters and vegetarians alike. BudgetBytes.com

Savory Vegetable Stuffing

$7.54 recipe / $0.94 serving
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup is a an easy, inexpensive, and comforting soup for fall, full of nutrients and flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

$3.97 recipe / $0.66
This rich and Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta is a surprisingly fast and simple to way to have a gourmet meal at home. BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta

$4.54 recipe / $1.14 serving
Tomato Herb Rice with White Beans and Spinach is a hearty and flavorful vegan dinner that will be loved by meat eaters and vegetarians alike. BudgetBytes.com

Tomato Herb Rice with White Beans and Spinach

$5.14 recipe / $0.86 serving
Tomato Herb Pull Apart Bread combines a rich and tangy tomato sauce, savory Parmesan, and fresh bread dough for an irresistible appetizer loaf. BudgetBytes.com

Tomato Herb Pull Apart Bread

$1.97 recipe / $0.33 serving
Slow Cooker Jambalaya has all the big flavor of the classic Louisiana dish with half the effort. BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

$10.52 recipe / $1.32 serving
Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing

$3.93 recipe / $0.98 serving
Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragù - this freezer ready sauce features shredded beef in a deep savory tomato sauce. BudgetBytes.com

Sunday Slow Cooker Beef Ragù

$12.16 recipe / $1.01 per cup
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is a fast and rich weeknight comfort food perfect for dipping crusty bread or grilled cheese. - BudgetBytes.com

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

$5.41 recipe / $1.35 serving
Blackened Shrimp Pasta - A 30 minute Pasta Dinner with Fresh Shrimp, Homemade Blackening Seasoning, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs. - BudgetBytes.com

Blackened Shrimp Pasta

$8.11 recipe / $2.01 serving
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie - BudgetBytes.com

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

$5.87 recipe / $0.98 serving
Celebrate like you're in Louisiana with this easy, filling, and inexpensive one pot favorite, Pastalaya. It's the shortcut pasta version of Jambalaya! BudgetBytes.com

Pastalaya

$7.51 recipe / $1.25 serving
Rosemary Garlic Beef Stew - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Rosemary Garlic Beef Stew

$14.08 recipe / $1.41 per cup
Seasoned Rice

SNAP Challenge: Seasoned Rice

$1.36 recipe / $0.22 serving
Cajun Potato Salad - Budgetbytes.com

Cajun Potato Salad

$5.36 recipe / $0.89 serving
Blackened Tilapia

Blackened Tilapia

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving
Portabello Polenta Bowls

Portobello Polenta Bowls

$5.78 recipe / $1.45 serving
Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Vegan Red Beans and Rice

$7.40 recipe / $1.23 serving
Mushroom Artichoke Wonderpot

Spinach and Artichoke Wonderpot

$8.05 recipe / $1.34 serving
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

$5.87 recipe / $0.98 serving
Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

$7.25 recipe / $1.21 serving
Tomato Herb Soup

Tomato Herb Soup

$2.99 recipe / $0.50 serving
Slow Cooker White Bean Soup

Slow Cooker White Bean Soup

$4.78 recipe / $0.80 serving
Baked Barley with Mushrooms

Baked Barley with Mushrooms

$4.23 recipe / $0.71 serving
Easy Portabella Pasta

Simple Portobella Pasta

$4.94 recipe / $1.24 serving
Navy Bean Soup with Sausage & Spinach

Navy Bean Soup with Sausage & Spinach

$7.11 recipe / $0.89 serving
Island Rice Pilaf

Island Rice Pilaf

$5.52 recipe / $0.92 serving
Jerk Chicken Platter - Budget Bytes

slow cooker jerk chicken

$8.74 recipe / $2.19 serving
Chunky Beef Stew

Chunky Beef Stew

$10.38 recipe / $1.73 serving
Vegetable Pot Pie

vegetable pot pie

$6.50 recipe / $0.72 serving
Sausage & Kale Cassoulet

Sausage & Kale Cassoulet

$5.81 recipe / $1.45 serving

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