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Foodie Friday on a Budget: 10 Meals on $10
Ten Meals on $10
On a budget? Here are 10 great meal ideas–each for about $10!
Splurge on a few ingredients; penny-pinch on others. Striking that balance makes it easy to be creative while feeding a family of four.
Roast Chicken Feast
The meal: Roast chicken makes the perfect special occasion meal. Use smaller broiler/fryers and roast potatoes along with the bird to save money. Carrots gussied up with butter and dill make an inexpensive side. Cost: about $7.
The splurge: A Tin Roof Sundae bar for dessert. Buy a pint of generic vanilla ice cream, a jar of fudge sauce, and snack-pack peanuts. Cost: about $6.
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Mangia, Mangia
The meal: Less costly than spaghetti and meatballs, Spaghetti Carbonara calls for eggs, bacon, and Parmesan to flavor noodles. Serve with chopped iceberg salad. Cost: about $9.
The splurge: Garlic Bread. Cost: about $3.
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Chili for Four
The meal: One-pot meals are crowd pleasers, not to mention easy on the cook. Elevate this bare bones recipe with the garnishes below and a side of baked cornbread. Cost: about $8.
The splurge: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, cilantro, and sour cream. Cost: about $5.
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Mac & Cheese Comfort
The meal: The ultimate in comfort food can be a little pricey with four cheeses and cream, so buy bulk dairy products to keep cost down. Serve with steamed broccoli. Cost: about $10.
The splurge: Chocolate Pudding. Cost: about $4.
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Made in China
The meal: A veggie-rich stir-fry is so easy on the budget you’ll have money left over to add a few extras. Start the meal with Egg Drop Soup and finish with fresh fruit. Cost: about $9.
The splurge: Fresh pineapple. Cost: about $4.
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Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese
The meal: Tomato soup goes gourmet with the addition of roasted bell peppers and cream. Try different cheeses and breads to send your usual grilled cheese upscale. Cost: about $10.
The splurge: Fresh basil to stir in soup. Cost: about $2.
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Quick Quiche
The meal: A store-bought piecrust keeps this broccoli and cheese quiche simple. Serve with a side of mixed salad greens. Cost: about $9.
The splurge: In-season fresh berries. Cost: about $5.
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Stroganoff Savvy
The meal: Switching to hamburger instead of beef tips cuts down the price of Stroganoff without sacrificing flavor. Serve with steamed zucchini. Cost: about $10.
The splurge: Fresh parsley to garnish Stroganoff and zucchini. Cost: about $1.
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The Ultimate Tuna Noodle
The meal: What budget meal repertoire would be complete without Tuna Noodle Casserole, particularly one with a crunchy potato chip topping? Serve with steamed broccoli florets. Cost: about $9.
The splurge: Homemade butterscotch brownies. $4.
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Magnificent Mexican
The meal: This well-loved enchilada recipe is made to serve eight, so cut it in half, or make the full recipe and freeze leftovers. Cost: about $10.
The splurge: Sliced avocado to serve on the side. Cost: about $2.
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Weekend Recipe: Spinach Lasagna
Weekend Recipe: Spinach Lasagna
Video Recipe: Watch The Video then make the dish
Ingredients
- 20 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cups ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups tomato pasta sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook mushrooms, onions, and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender. Drain excess liquid and cool. Boil spinach for 5 minutes. Drain, then squeeze out excess liquid. Chop spinach.
- Combine ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, spinach, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and egg in a bowl. Add cooled mushroom mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Lay 5 lasagna noodles in bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread one third of the cheese/spinach mixture over noodles. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce over cheese. Repeat layering 2 times.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information 
Amount Per Serving Calories: 416 | Total Fat: 16.5g | Cholesterol: 63mg
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Sangiovese |
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Weekend Recipe: Tofu and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and diced
- 1 3/4 cups marinara sauce, divided
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 2 orange bell peppers, halved and seeded
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices tomato
Directions
- Place rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in garlic and tofu. Cook about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook and stir until tofu is evenly brown.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Using a wooden spoon or spatula, press an equal amount of rice into each pepper half. Layer rice with remaining marinara sauce, and 1/2 the cheese. Press equal amounts of tofu into the pepper halves. Place 1 tomato slice on each pepper, and top peppers with remaining mozzarella. Arrange stuffed peppers in a baking dish.
- Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted. Serve 1/2 of each color pepper to each person.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 554 | Total Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 38mg
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Pinot Grigio |
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