Dinner on a Dime

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Plantain-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Tropical Dipping Sauce

Crushed plantains add a salty sweetness to this chicken finger recipe. Dunk them in a fruity mango dipping sauce to take yourself halfway to vacation.

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Baked Feta Pasta with Tomatoes and Spinach(with video)

This viral pasta is a hearty meal packed with spinach and roasted tomatoes. It’s an easy and inexpensive dinner the whole family will love.

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Spring Veggie Soup with Tortellini

A dollop of pesto lends big flavor fast to this budget-friendly tortellini soup that is packed with vegetables like sweet peas, spinach, and asparagus.

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Black Bean and Corn Enchilada Stuffed Shells(with video)

Get the best of both worlds—a pasta bake and cheesy enchiladas—with this easy and affordable vegetarian dinner.

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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

You won’t believe these crunchy and juicy fried chicken drumsticks came out of the air fryer.

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Smashed Pea Pasta

This simple, easy vegetarian pasta brimming with peas is perfect for spring. Enjoy it on any weeknight without breaking the bank.

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Skillet Tamale Pie

Capture all the comforting flavors of a tamale in this easy one-pan dinner recipe.

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Tuna and White Bean Salad

Fresh lettuce is topped with creamy white beans, sweet roasted peppers, and protein-rich tuna in this delicious salad, ready in just 10 minutes.

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Salmon Burgers(with video)

Canned salmon and beans pack these burgers full of protein and flavor while still staying affordable.

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Italian Pastina with Egg and Cheese(with video)

This easy, creamy, and affordable pasta dish is a bowl full of comfort and sure to become a new family favorite.

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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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One-Pot Skillet Chicken with Orzo

This affordable chicken dinner comes together in under 30 minutes. Mushrooms and spinach add flavor and fiber to this creamy one-pot dish.

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Instant Pot® Chicken and Rice Porridge

This affordable chicken dinner is inspired by congee or jūk. Using the Instant Pot® cuts down on the time, so you can have it finished in only one hour.

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Air-Fried Barbecue Chicken–Stuffed Sweet Potatoes(with video)

Try sweet potatoes in a new faster and easier way with the air fryer. This affordable 5-ingredient recipe stuffs the potatoes full of chicken and cheese.

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Chorizo Tacos

These fast, easy, and flavorful tacos are a perfect weeknight dinner that won’t break the bank. Using pre-seasoned chorizo instead of ground beef will save you time, too.

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Tex-Mex Stuffed Potatoes(with video)

These meaty stuffed potatoes are hearty and satisfying. A combo of sweet corn, light cheese, and lean ground beef make sure no one leaves the table hungry.

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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Lemony Broccoli

Who says steak seasoning is only for beef? We use this spice rub to give loads of flavor to lean, mild pork tenderloin. Roasted broccoli rounds out this easy and affordable meal.