Recipes tagged with budget-friendly

Minted Pea Couscous
Peas and mint team for texture and flavor in this super simple, light pasta dish. A perfect complement to pork, beef, chicken or fish, you’ll turn to this recipe often, especially when serving leftover meat. Excellent with our Raspberry Basil Chicken. Serves 4.
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Chunky Tomato Basil Sauce
Why buy canned or bottled sauce? If you’re on a budget or want to control additives, such as sodium and sugar, this all-purpose sauce is ready in 15 minutes. Double the batch so there’s some extra to freeze. Makes 2 cups.
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Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
There’s no simpler recipe that offers such hearty praise, so plan to serve this often to small and large groups. Cutting the potatoes into thick slices will keep the ends from burning. For variety, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the potatoes 5 minutes before they are done. Serves 4.
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Green Bean and Citrus Salad
When the garden begins to flourish, you’ll be glad to have this refreshing salad on your menu. Whether the meal is casual or dressy, it doesn’t matter. This dish makes everything else taste better. Serves 4.
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Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots in Mustard Sauce
This dish is an amazing combination of flavors and textures. It’s sweet, savory and crunchy. It’s versatile and goes well with chicken, pork, beef and vegetarian dishes. Both healthy and satisfying! Serves 4.
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Easy Ratatouille
Ratatouille is so versatile that you can use our ingredients here or substitute what you have on hand. Serve it alone or over pasta, polenta, or rice—or satisfy meat lovers by adding a piece of protein. It keeps for days, too. Make a double batch and use leftovers later in the week to serve with grilled fish. Serves 4 with leftovers.
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Easy Mix & Match Roasted Vegetables
Variety is the spice of life and the key to getting the most from your veggies. This super flexible recipe allows you to make healthy choices based on what’s fresh and in season, as well as what type of dish you’d like to prepare. You just start by roasting or grilling a colorful cornucopia of veggies, and then tossing them with your favorite fresh herbs. Delectably delicious on their own, this guide becomes your go-to for topping a pizza, tossing with pasta or scooping into salads. There’s even a handy chart to make sure your combos come out just right! Serves 4.
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Chicken with Red Rice and Spice
Prepare for praise, because this dish is a crowd pleaser whether you’re serving finicky eaters or the hungriest of appetites. Using brown rice gives you vital nutrients found especially in whole grains, and along with the antioxidants in sweet peppers, this meal is packed to protect against heart disease and cancer. Serves 4.
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