There's no shame in the cheap dinner game.
cookingclassy.com
When it comes to delicious recipes that won't break the bank — like these roasted veggie and black bean tacos — you can never have too many in your arsenal.
And we all have our go-to recipes that we make again and again...
Maybe it's upgrading an already-inexpensive staple, like ramen or rice:
budgetbytes.com
This easy ramen bowl amps up instant noodles by adding mushrooms, green onions, spinach, and an egg. Recipe here.
Or swapping a pricier ingredient for something more budget-friendly:
diettaste.com
This one-pot curry tomato dish trades meatballs for chickpea dumplings. Recipe here.
Or making a bulk batch to feed you for an entire week:
This slow cooker spinach and white bean soup makes eight servings. Recipe here.
Or DIY'ing a restaurant-style favorite — for less money than the restaurant would charge:
damndelicious.net
No tip required on these copycat P.F. Changs chicken lettuce wraps. Recipe here.
