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

Quick & Soothing Soup Recipe Image

Quick & Soothing Soup
Rated 4 out of 5
5 min prep

At Cook for Your Life, we encourage everyone touched...

Pan-Fried Marinated Tofu Recipe Image

Pan-Fried Marinated Tofu
Rated 5 out of 5
30 min prep

Tofu is a great shapeshifter ingredient. The flavor profile...

Cucumber & Radish Salad Recipe Image

Cucumber & Radish Salad
Rated 4 out of 5
15 min prep

Few things are more refreshing during warmer weather months...

Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe Image

Cuban Black Bean Soup
Rated 4 out of 5

This soup is hearty, packed full of flavor, and...

Obliteride Electrolyte Drink Recipe Image

Obliteride Electrolyte Drink
Rated 5 out of 5

Orange you glad we made this Obliteride Electrolyte Drink?...

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe Image

Chicken Tikka Masala
Rated 4 out of 5
35 min prep

Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic Indian restaurant dish...

Turnip “Grits” Recipe Image

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

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

Eggs Croque Madame With Kale Recipe Image

Eggs Croque Madame With Kale
Rated 5 out of 5
15 min prep

Eggs Croque Madame with kale is a perfect breakfast...

Easy Black Beans Recipe Image

Easy Black Beans
Rated 4 out of 5
5 min prep

Canned beans may be convenient, but when you cook...

Caramelized Onion & Spinach Frittata Recipe Image

Caramelized Onion & Spinach Frittata
Rated 4 out of 5
20 min prep

Eggs are a whole food. While the whites have...

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...