Budget Friendly

Meals that won’t hurt your wallet. The cost per serving of each recipe is equal to or less than $4, and most ingredients can be easily found at major national grocery store chains.

130 Recipes Found

Canarino (Hot Lemon Water) Recipe Image

Canarino (Hot Lemon Water)
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

In the words of our founder, Ann: "I was...

Gluten-Free Flatbread with Broccoli Stems Recipe Image

Gluten-Free Flatbread with Broccoli Stems
Rated 5 out of 5
10 min prep

At Cook for Your Life we hate wasting good...

Easy White Beans Recipe Image

Easy White Beans
Rated 4 out of 5
20 min prep

This recipe is ideal if you are just getting...

Sweet Potato Hash Recipe Image

Sweet Potato Hash
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

It's easy to eat your colors with this easy...

Croutons Recipe Image

Croutons
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

Croutons are a great addition to creamy soups or...

Black Bean & Sauteed Veggie Tacos Recipe Image

Black Bean & Sauteed Veggie Tacos
Rated 5 out of 5

When in doubt, make tacos. It's a mantra that...

Slow Cooker Chicken Stock Recipe Image

Slow Cooker Chicken Stock
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

For cancer caregivers strapped for time, a slow cooker...

Dairy-Free Quinoa Pudding Recipe Image

Dairy-Free Quinoa Pudding
Rated 3.9 out of 5

This deliciously-spiced quinoa pudding is as easy to make...

Simple Steamed Cauliflower Recipe Image

Simple Steamed Cauliflower
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

Simple, steamed vegetables are sometimes the only things I...

Easy Brown Rice Recipe Image

Easy Brown Rice
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

This is the simplest way to make al dente...

Broccoli Carrot Hash Recipe Image

Broccoli Carrot Hash
Rated 5 out of 5

This broccoli carrot hash recipe proves that you don't...

Turnip “Grits” Recipe Image

Turnip “Grits”
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

Turnips have a great sweet peppery flavor! With their...