Budget Friendly Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

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Easy, budget-friendly recipes readers are loving - plus the latest from my kitchen.

Philly Cheesesteak Tortellini Skillet

30 mins Beginner

Crockpot Lasagna Soup

4 hrs 15 mins Beginner

Cheesy Sausage and Pierogi Skillet with golden potato pierogies, sliced smoked sausage, sautéed onions, and creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

Cheesy Sausage & Pierogi Skillet

25 mins Beginner

Golden crispy ranch-seasoned pork cutlets served with creamy homemade gravy and fluffy mashed potatoes on a dinner plate.

Crispy Ranch Pork Cutlets & Gravy

45 mins Beginner

Pasta tossed with sliced smoked sausage, bell peppers, and onions in marinara sauce.

Smoked Sausage & Pepper Marinara Pasta

30 mins Beginner

Crispy corn tostadas topped with shredded barbecue chicken and cabbage and carrot slaw.

BBQ Chicken Tostadas with Crunchy Slaw

40 mins Beginner

Lemon garlic chicken served with roasted potatoes and green beans.

Lemon Garlic Chicken & Potatoes

55 mins Beginner

Ground pork with shredded cabbage and carrots in a ginger garlic sauce served over white rice.

Sticky Ginger Pork & Cabbage Rice Bowls

30 mins Beginner

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Smoked Sausage & Pepper Marinara Pasta

Updated on October 30, 2026October 30, 2026Leave a Comment

This Smoked Sausage & Pepper Marinara Pasta combines browned sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions with pasta and a simple …

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BBQ Chicken Tostadas with Crunchy Slaw

Updated on October 29, 2026October 29, 2026Leave a Comment

These BBQ Chicken Tostadas layer tender shredded barbecue chicken and creamy cabbage slaw onto crispy baked corn tortillas. They’re an …

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Lemon Garlic Chicken & Potatoes

Updated on October 29, 2026October 29, 2026Leave a Comment

This Lemon Garlic Chicken & Potatoes recipe combines juicy chicken, golden roasted potatoes, and green beans with a bright lemon …

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Sticky Ginger Pork & Cabbage Rice Bowls

Updated on October 29, 2026October 29, 2026Leave a Comment

These Ginger Pork & Cabbage Rice Bowls combine ground pork, shredded cabbage, and carrots in a sweet and savory ginger …

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I’m Taylor, a mom of two and the home cook behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I started sharing budget-friendly meals during a season when figuring out how to put dinner on the table without overspending was very real for my own family.

Now I share simple, affordable recipes made with everyday ingredients because feeding your family well shouldn’t require a huge grocery budget or a million ingredients. Around here, we’re all about good food, less waste, and dinners your family will actually want to eat.