Dinner on a Dime

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Ramen Noodle Salad with Baked Tofu

Ramen gets an upgrade with this easy protein-packed vegan lunch. It’s plant-forward, full of flavor and texture, and affordable.

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Grilled Hummus and Zucchini Pizza

This affordable 5-ingredient grilled pizza recipe comes together in under 20 minutes and is plant-forward. It’s a great, lighter way to still enjoy pizza on even the hottest summer day.

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Spanish-Style Chicken and Peppers(with video)

These chicken wings go from finger food to fabulous feast with the addition of sweet roasted peppers, lemon-garlic sauce, and a crusty baguette.

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Grilled Veggie Burgers(with video)

Keep pantry staples like brown rice and beans on hand to mix up these burgers when you’re in a weeknight dinner crunch.

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Pita with Chicken and Cabbage(with video)

Try this pita with chicken, red cabbage, cucumber, and radish for a new, fresh favorite.

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Chicken Tacos with Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Salsa

Grilling the tomatoes and green onions for the salsa gives this inexpensive meal restaurant-worthy flavor.

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Potato Chip-Crusted Chicken Fingers(with video)

Crumbled chips create an unexpected yet addictive coating for chicken tenders that will have the family asking for more.

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Caesar Quinoa Bowl

Your favorite salad just got a lot more flavorful! Quick-cooking quinoa makes the perfect grain for fast mid-week meals. Add avocado and eggs, and you’ve got a winner.

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Ravioli with Artichoke and Ricotta

Top this dish with toasted breadcrumbs for added flavor and texture.

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Orzo Salad with Grilled Chicken

Rice-shaped orzo pasta is the perfect base for lots of fresh veggies, herbs, and crowd-pleasing grilled chicken.

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Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti(with video)

A mound of pasta piled high with a quick-simmered sauce and grated Cheddar is comfort food at its best in this Ohio classic.

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Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Great for more than just slaw, try nutrient-packed cabbage cooked with a variety of flavors like garlic and soy sauce in this stir-fry.

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Lemony Chicken and Potatoes

Sweet potatoes and Yukon Golds join forces as a side dish to poultry in this easy sheet pan meal.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Set out the filling and all the condiments and let everyone customize these Tex-Mex wraps to their own tastes.

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Veggie Fried Rice with Eggs

Staples like frozen vegetables and boil-in-bag rice are time-saving shortcuts in this vegetarian version of a popular takeout stir-fry that’s topped off with eggs, a budget-friendly protein.

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Egg Fried Rice

Eggs are a great protein source for those on a budget and those looking to curb their meat intake. Bell peppers and green onions lend color and freshness.

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Pork Tenderloin over Sweet-and-Sour Noodles

Fresh bell peppers and green onions are the perfect complement for sweet (and convenient!) stir-fry sauce and hearty pork.

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Soy and Ginger–Braised Chicken

A tasty mixture of soy sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic lends loads of flavor to this budget cut of chicken, while a multi-cooker gets it on the table fast.