You’re trying to save money by cooking at home. (Yay! Go, you.) So you find a great recipe, buy all the ingredients…and realize you’ve spent as much as you would at a restaurant (grr, organic groceries). Next time, try one of these ten recipes that will feed a family of four for less than 20 bucks.
10 Dinners That Feed the Whole Damn Family for Less Than $20
Greek Turkey Burgers With Tzatziki ($3.50 A Serving)
Save the leftover creamy sauce for tomorrow’s salad.
Pasta Alla Norma ($2.50 A Serving)
Close your eyes and pretend you’re in Italy.
Crispy Baked Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw ($5 A Serving)
They’re baked, not fried, so you can have seconds (or thirds).
Polenta And Meatballs ($4 A Serving)
A tasty twist on an old classic.
Red Shakshuka ($2 A Serving)
Once you’ve mastered this Israeli egg dish, try the spicy green version, too.
Lime Chicken With Corn And Poblano Salad ($2.50 A Serving)
Warning: These thighs have a kick.
Tortellini Soup With Italian Sausage ($5 A Serving)
Our three favorite foods, together at last.
Cacio E Pepe Pasta ($2 A Serving)
Fact: The best dinner of your life has only six ingredients.
Zoodle Stir-fry ($2.50 A Serving)
Grab your spiralizer and get to work.
Cauliflower Steaks With Lemon-herb Sauce ($2.50 A Serving)
Bookmark this guy for Meatless Monday (or any day).