Budget Friendly Articles

Whether you’re headed on a long road trip or just a weekend jaunt, the healthiest (and most affordable) meals a la road are the kind you bring from home. We’ve got 16 recipes plus travel tips to get you on your way.

Don’t walk on by the instant noodle shelf at the market; there’s potential dinner gold in those hills of crinkly packets

PSA: You don’t have to trade taste, quality, or nutrition for convenience when it comes to frozen veggies. With our tips and healthy frozen vegetable recipes, learn how a stocked freezer can be a busy cook’s best friend.

Don’t let the apps be an afterthought — these 5-ingredient options are fast, easy fan favorites

Learn how to upgrade budget-friendly cuts of meat without sacrificing dramatic presentation or big flavors

Liven up lunchtime with a month's worth of our favorite healthy recipes, perfect for Sunday night meal prepping

Going bananas with too many ripe ones? You need our best banana bread recipe, plus some fun and healthy banana recipes to help you think outside the loaf pan.

Elevate a simple can of tuna to wonderful new heights with these easy, budget-friendly, protein-packed recipes for any occasion. Welcome to the Tunaverse!

Boring-shmoring: These mac and cheese variations will make you want to try a new one every night.

You don’t have to choose between eating nutritious food and sticking to a budget. We’ll show you how to do both, with 16 tasty, easy recipes to get you started.

We’ve got breakfast bar recipes for every diet and appetite. Skip store-bought and try one of these homemade versions — they’re fast to prep, nutritious, customizable, and oh-so-tasty.

We gathered up 20 global favorites from classic American to Thai, Mexican, and African to fill your belly and warm your spirit. Get ready for easy recipes the whole family will love.