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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Beef Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Slow Cooked

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast transforms tough but economical chuck roast into a fork-tender and juicy meal. It’s slow-cooked with carrots, onions, and potatoes. Seasoning packets are used to create an easy, most flavorful brown gravy. Pot roast is a homey and welcoming meal anyone can make. All you need to do is stick to a few basic rules to have a delicious mouthwatering pot …

Turkey Vegetable Tater Tot Hotdish
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish

Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish

Turkey Tater Tot Hotdish can easily be put together any night of the week. This family-friendly meal contains turkey and vegetables in a creamy sauce, cheddar cheese, and a crispy tater tots topping. Talk about comfort food! It’s a great dish to repurpose leftover turkey (and chicken, too)! With Thanksgiving only a couple of weeks away, I’m already thinking about how to utilize leftover turkey. …

Tomato Grilled Cheese Soup Bowl
Appetizer Main Dish Soup

Tomato and Grilled Cheese Soup Bowl

This Tomato and Grilled Cheese Soup Bowl combines tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches in one bowl! Dig into the soupy tomato base, the garlic ciabatta croutons, and the bubbly melted cheese for pure satisfaction. Enjoy it as a starter or a main course. Tomato soup and grilled cheese are iconic American classics that bring back feelings of nostalgia and comfort for me. I have …

Butterfly Chicken Drumsticks
Budget-Friendly Meals Chicken / Poultry Main Dish

Butterfly Chicken Drumsticks

If you like chicken with maximum caramelization and flavor, make Butterfly Drumsticks! All you need is a sharp knife to slice the drumsticks open then add seasoning. Marinating is recommended but not vital. Then bake, air fry, pan sear, or grill. This is a main dish you can get on the table with ease. This post contains affiliate links. There are so many reasons to …

Tuna Pasta Salad
Budget-Friendly Meals Fish / Seafood Main Dish Pasta Salads and Sides

Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad is timeless and perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or summertime cookouts. This version is a melodious blend of pasta, tuna, celery, roasted red pepper, pickle, onion, and dill. A mayonnaise-based dressing brings everything together. I love canned tuna in any shape or form…as a sandwich, a noodle casserole, or even as a dip. In the summertime, a good tuna pasta salad hits …

Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta Salads and Sides

Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Need a simple, easy side dish or main course? Ramen Noodles with Peanut Sauce is the answer. It’s flavorful and peanut buttery, and it cooks in no time! This ramen noodle dish is great for a busy weeknight. What’s more, it’s super flavorful, with peanut butter and hoisin sauce as the base ingredients. The sauce is creamy and peanut buttery with notes of saltiness, sweetness, …