Recipe Index: Budget

African Chicken Peanut Stew (photo)

African Chicken Peanut Stew

A hearty West African-inspired stew of chicken thighs and legs, sweet potatoes and peanuts that is perfect for a chilly day.

Arroz Con Pollo (photo)

Arroz Con Pollo

Classic dish of Spain and Latin America, this arroz con pollo recipe is browned chicken cooked with rice, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.

Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping (photo)

Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping

Baked white fish, such as cod, haddock, scrod, hake or bass, baked with a buttery Ritz cracker crust.

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Baked Ziti

A classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses.

Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway (photo)

Blanched Cabbage with Butter and Caraway

Quick and easy. Torn cabbage leaves, blanched in salted water, tossed with butter, caraway and celery seeds.

Braised Turkey Legs (photo)

Braised Turkey Legs

Turkey legs recipe, browned and then braised slowly. Sauce is further reduced. Hearty winter dish.

Breaded and Baked Chicken Drumsticks (photo)

Breaded and Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Chicken drumsticks, dipped first in a mayo mustard mixture, then in dry breadcrumbs with chives, then oven baked.

Cajun Turkey Pot Pie (photo)

Cajun Turkey Pot Pie

A pot pie made with turkey leftovers and flavored with Cajun spices, onions, celery and green pepper.

Chicken Cacciatore on Simply Recipes

Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter Style Chicken)

Chicken cacciatore, an Italian hunter-style chicken braised in a tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and white wine.

Chicken Paprikash (photo)

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken paprikash with chicken pieces, browned in butter, cooked with onions and paprika, then served with a little sour cream mixed in.

Chorizo Mac and Cheese (photo)

Chorizo Mac and Cheese

Baked macaroni with a sauce of cheddar and pepper jack cheese and Mexican chorizo.

Citrus Pork with Egg Noodles (photo)

Citrus Pork with Egg Noodles

Quick and easy citrus pork with egg noodles recipe.

Classic Baked Chicken (photo)

Classic Baked Chicken

Easy baked chicken recipe. Chicken breasts, thighs, wings, and legs coated in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper baked in the oven.

Colcannon (photo)

Colcannon

Irish mashed potatoes mixed with greens and scallions and lots of butter and cream.

Crispy Chicken Skin Tacos with Habanero Salsa (photo)

Crispy Chicken Skin Tacos with Habanero Salsa

Simple tacos made with crispy fried chicken skin dressed with a cilantro habanero salsa.

Deviled Egg Salad (photo)

Deviled Egg Salad

An egg salad made in the style of deviled eggs, with mustard, mayo, hot sauce and paprika.

Easy Black Beans and Rice (photo)

Easy Black Beans and Rice

Quick and easy black beans and rice with onion, bell pepper, garlic, Tabasco, oregano, and white rice.

Easy Shepherd's Pie (photo)

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

American favorite shepherd's pie recipe, casserole with ground beef, vegetables such as carrots, corn, and peas, topped with mashed potatoes.

Enchiladas (photo)

Enchiladas

Family favorite, Tex Mex cheese enchiladas recipe. Corn tortillas, lightly fried, rolled up with Jack or cheddar cheese, arranged in a casserole dish, covered with tomato and green chile sauce, and baked.

Fancy Hot Dogs (photo)

Fancy Hot Dogs

Hot dog slices sautéed in butter with onions, with a sour cream sauce. Served with pasta.

Fried Catfish (photo)

Fried Catfish

Crispy fried catfish fillets coated in a seasoned cornmeal crust.

Ham Salad (photo)

Ham Salad

Leftover ham? Make a simple ham salad with diced ham, hard boiled eggs, sweet pickle relish, mayo, onion, celery, bell pepper, and mustard.

Hamburger and Macaroni (photo)

Hamburger and Macaroni

American comfort classic hamburger and macaroni recipe. Browned ground beef cooked in a tomato onion sauce, mixed in with elbow macaroni.

Hamburger Stroganoff (photo)

Hamburger Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff made with ground beef in a sour cream mushroom sauce, with onions, parsley, paprika, served over egg noodles.

Hoppin' John (photo)

Hoppin’ John

A classic Southern dish to celebrate New Year's. The black-eyed peas are for good fortune in the coming year.

How to Make Chicken Stock (photo)

How to Make Chicken Stock

Two tried and true methods for making homemade chicken stock. One method involves simmering a chicken carcass with vegetables. The other method requires sauteing chopped pieces of backs and wings first, before simmering with water and veggies. Chicken stock recipe.

Italian Sausage and Cabbage Stew (photo)

Italian Sausage and Cabbage Stew

A hearty and simple Italian peasant stew with cabbage, parsley and Italian sausage.

Lemon Chicken (photo)

Lemon Chicken

Classic American lemon chicken recipe, not too lemony, just right. With garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.

Lentils and Ham (photo)

Lentils and Ham

Lentils cooked in a rich broth made from leftover ham and served with slices of that same leftover ham.

Mom's Chili Beans (photo)

Mom’s Chili Beans

Louisiana style chili beans with ground beef and pinto beans, served over rice.

Mom's Ground Turkey and Peppers (photo)

Mom’s Ground Turkey and Peppers

Quick and easy, sautéed ground turkey with onions, garlic, bell peppers, and seasoned with chipotle chili.

Mom's Macaroni Salad (photo)

Mom’s Macaroni Salad

Quick and easy macaroni salad with hard boiled egg, roasted red bell pepper, onion, mayonnaise, and paprika.

Mom's Stuffed Bell Peppers (photo)

Mom’s Stuffed Bell Peppers

Classic stuffed bell peppers recipe. Bell peppers, first steamed then stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and herbs, and then baked in the oven.

Pasta e Fagioli on Simply Recipes

Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e fagioli, or pasta "fazool". A classic Italian dish of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables.

Pasta Puttanesca on Simply Recipes

Pasta Puttanesca

A classic Italian pasta sauce based on pantry items such as olives, capers, anchovies and canned tomatoes.

Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce (photo)

Pasta with Tuna and Capers in White Wine Sauce

Pasta served with a sauce made with oil-packed canned tuna, onions, capers, white wine, and parsley.

Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce (photo)

Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

A simple dish of pasta shells with a buttery tomato sauce, tuna and ricotta, all baked with a cheesy parmesan crust.

Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce (photo)

Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce

Penne pasta with a tomato meat sauce, with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil.

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Pork Stir Fry with Green Onion

Lean pork sliced into shreds and stir-fried Chinese style with green onions and garlic.

Pulled Pork Sandwich (photo)

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pulled pork sandwich made with pork butt shoulder roast, slow cooked in a spicy sauce of onion, cloves, jalapeno, chipotle, tomato paste, Dijon, paprika, vinegar, ketchup, and sugar, until the pork meat pulls apart easily with a fork. Served on a bun.

Quesadilla Pie (photo)

Quesadilla Pie

Casserole of layers of flour tortillas and shredded cheese, with beans, chiles, tomato, onions, baked in pie dish until browned and crispy.

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Quick and Easy White Bean Salad

Simple white bean salad with red onions, a little lemon juice, chopped parsley, olive oil, vinegar, herbs, salt and pepper.

Red Beans and Rice (photo)

Red Beans and Rice

A Southern classic, red beans cooked with smoked shanks, onions, celery, bell peppers, and spices, served over rice.

Refried Beans (photo)

Refried Beans

Traditional Mexican refried beans recipe, both regular and pressure cooker methods.

Refried Black Beans on Simply Recipes

Refried Black Beans

Black beans, cooked and then fried and mashed with onion, garlic, chili, and cilantro.

Roast Beef (photo)

Roast Beef

Classic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.

Salmon Macaroni Salad (photo)

Salmon Macaroni Salad

A quick and easy salmon and macaroni salad recipe.

Salmon Patties (photo)

Salmon Patties

Quick and easy salmon patties recipe with cooked salmon, bread, green onion, dill, bell pepper, egg, and paprika.

Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans (photo)

Slow Cooked Boston Baked Beans

Slowly cooked Boston baked beans, white beans cooked with salt pork and onions, in a molasses and mustard sauce.

Southern Cornbread (photo)

Southern Cornbread

A Southern-style savory cornbread, baked in a hot iron skillet.

Spanish Roasted Potatoes with Tomato Sauce (photo)

Spanish Roasted Potatoes with Tomato Sauce

A classic Spanish tapas appetizer known as patatas bravas, or angry potatoes - roasted potatoes tossed with a spicy, smoky tomato sauce.

Spicy, Citrusy Black Beans (photo)

Spicy, Citrusy Black Beans

Black beans cooked with onions, chili peppers, garlic, oregano, red chili sauce, chipotle, cumin, orange juice and lime.

Tuna Macaroni Salad (photo)

Tuna Macaroni Salad

Family favorite tuna macaroni salad, made with canned tuna, elbow macaroni pasta, bell peppers, parsley, lettuce, green onion, iceberg lettuce, and mayonnaise.

Tuna Patties (photo)

Tuna Patties

Quick, easy, and budget-friendly tuna patties, made with canned tuna, mustard, lemon, parsley, chives, bread, and hot sauce.

Turkey Meatballs with Tomatoes and Basil (photo)

Turkey Meatballs with Tomatoes and Basil

Ground turkey meatballs made with herbs and sour cream, tossed with fresh tomatoes and basil.

Turkey Stew with Peppers and Mushrooms (photo)

Turkey Stew with Peppers and Mushrooms

Turkey stew with chunks of turkey, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a smooth but tangy yogurt-tomato base.

Turkey Stew with Root Vegetables (photo)

Turkey Stew with Root Vegetables

Filling, delicious, and affordable, this turkey stew is made with turkey thighs or legs, slow cooked with onion, celery, carrots and other root vegetables.

White Bean and Tuna Salad (photo)

White Bean and Tuna Salad

Simple tuna and white bean salad, a classic combination and so easy to make.