Dinner on a Dime

recipe

Brats with Quick BBQ Beans

A new twist on franks and beans, this delectable dinner cuts the usually lengthy cooking time of barbecue beans with some help from the pantry, getting them on the table in just 20 minutes.

recipe

Corn Egg Drop Soup

Rice and sweet corn make this twist on a Chinese takeout favorite hearty enough for dinner in a flash.

recipe

Instant Pot® Spaghetti Squash with Bacon and Spinach(with video)

Once you’ve tried this ingenious way of cooking a whole spaghetti squash that takes only a third of the time as baking, you’ll never go back.

recipe

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Set out the filling and all the condiments and let everyone customize these Tex-Mex wraps to their own tastes.

recipe

Veggie Fried Rice with Eggs

Staples like frozen vegetables and boil-in-bag rice are time-saving shortcuts in this vegetarian version of a popular takeout stir-fry that’s topped off with eggs, a budget-friendly protein.

recipe

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Lemony Broccoli

Who says steak seasoning is only for beef? We use this spice rub to give loads of flavor to lean, mild pork tenderloin. Roasted broccoli rounds out this easy and affordable meal.

recipe

Grilled Veggie Burgers(with video)

Keep pantry staples like brown rice and beans on hand to mix up these burgers when you’re in a weeknight dinner crunch.

recipe

Pita with Chicken and Cabbage(with video)

Try this pita with chicken, red cabbage, cucumber, and radish for a new, fresh favorite.

recipe

Chicken Tacos with Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Salsa

Grilling the tomatoes and green onions for the salsa gives this inexpensive meal restaurant-worthy flavor.

recipe

Potato Chip-Crusted Chicken Fingers(with video)

Crumbled chips create an unexpected yet addictive coating for chicken tenders that will have the family asking for more.

recipe

Caesar Quinoa Bowl

Your favorite salad just got a lot more flavorful! Quick-cooking quinoa makes the perfect grain for fast mid-week meals. Add avocado and eggs, and you’ve got a winner.

recipe

Ravioli with Artichoke and Ricotta

Top this dish with toasted breadcrumbs for added flavor and texture.

recipe

Orzo Salad with Grilled Chicken

Rice-shaped orzo pasta is the perfect base for lots of fresh veggies, herbs, and crowd-pleasing grilled chicken.

recipe

Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti(with video)

A mound of pasta piled high with a quick-simmered sauce and grated Cheddar is comfort food at its best in this Ohio classic.

recipe

Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Great for more than just slaw, try nutrient-packed cabbage cooked with a variety of flavors like garlic and soy sauce in this stir-fry.

recipe

Veggie Shepherd's Pie

Hearty lentils sub for meat in this vegetarian comfort-food classic that gets a golden top from a sprinkling of cheese.

recipe

Spring Veggie Soup with Tortellini

A dollop of pesto lends big flavor fast to this budget-friendly tortellini soup that is packed with vegetables like sweet peas, spinach, and asparagus.

recipe

Pork Tenderloin over Sweet-and-Sour Noodles

Fresh bell peppers and green onions are the perfect complement for sweet (and convenient!) stir-fry sauce and hearty pork.