27 Money-Saving Meals to Keep in Your Back Pocket
Utilize a few kitchen hacks to make unforgettable meals while also saving money at the grocery store.
Our Best Budget-Friendly Dinner Ideas
Cooking on a budget is an art form that balances cost without sacrificing flavor, and making affordable swaps in the kitchen doesn’t have to lead to bland or uninspiring meals. In truth, low-cost cooking invites a world of creativity, where simple, inexpensive ingredients are transformed into delectable dishes and wholesome meals. The key lies in the clever use of spices and pantry staples, strategic techniques, and the magic of fresh, seasonal produce. Some of the world’s great dishes were born from a need to coax flavors out of a few humble ingredients. We’ve rounded up our favorite affordable meals to highlight some of the ways that we make the most out of every single morsel.
One of the best ways to save money without sacrificing flavor is to use your dollars where they count. By keeping the sides for this crispy roast chicken simple, you can go big on a zesty sauce that will pack a punch.
Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
Keep your pantry stocked with a few cooking staples and you can transform a few simple ingredients into a flavorful, healthy meal any time. This stir-fry uses soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame seeds to make a tasty sauce for cheap items like boneless skinless chicken breast, broccoli and snow peas.
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Flavorful dishes like enchiladas make a great opportunity to go for a plant-based swap because the robust flavors keep things from tasting flat. The enchilada filling is made from affordable frozen spinach and canned pinto beans combined with a combo of Cheddar and pepper Jack cheese.
Bistro Egg Sandwiches
A piece of baguette, a few eggs, a slice or two of ham and cheese—none of these ingredients are very pricey but fancy bistros charge a fortune for these delectable sandwiches. Recreate them at home with this recipe which utilizes a flavor-packed anchovy mustard butter to add moisture to the toasted bread.