Recipe box

Budget-friendly recipes

Family meals built around affordable staples, each with money-saving swaps and ideas for using up leftovers.

Smoked sausage, crispy potatoes and green beans roasted together on one sheet pan. Minimal prep, minimal dishes.

Ground beef, beans and macaroni simmered together in a mildly spiced tomato sauce, then finished with cheddar. A kid-friendly classic.

Tender sweet potato and black beans rolled in tortillas and baked in red enchilada sauce under melted cheese.

A batch of ten simple bean, rice and cheese burritos to wrap and freeze for fast lunches and after-school snacks.

Chicken thighs cooked low and slow in a quick homemade barbecue sauce, then shredded for sandwiches, salads and baked potatoes.

Pasta tossed with marinara, ricotta and spinach, baked under bubbling mozzarella. Easy to make ahead for busy nights.

A thrifty, plant-based twist on sloppy joes made with lentils in a tangy tomato sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.

Fluffy homemade pancakes using flour, milk and eggs — no boxed mix needed. Make extra and freeze for quick weekday breakfasts.