Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce This is an easy and delicious dinner everyone will enjoy. Use lean ground turkey, beef, or try with mushrooms instead to make it vegetarian! Average Cost: $10.96 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Servings: 8 Recipe Source: EatFresh.org Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 bell […]

Chicken and Broccoli in Lemon Sauce

Chicken and Broccoli in Lemon Sauce A healthier version of the popular take out dish you can make any time at home! Average Cost: $10.64 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: Food and Nutrition Education in Communities  Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli, cut in bite size pieces (1 1/3 pounds) […]

Filipino Style Menudo

Filipino Style Menudo This flavorful dish is ready in just under an hour. Try this delicious meal any night of the week for a fast and easy dinner. Average Cost: $16.52 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 3 Recipe Source: EatFresh.org Ingredients 1 onion chopped 3 cloves garlic finely minced 1 tablespoon […]

Slow Cooked Meat and Onion Stew

Slow Cooked Meat and Onion Stew This recipe is flavorful and delicious, using your choice of beef, pork, or chicken you can have a hot and hearty meal requiring very little prep. Average Cost: $26.24 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 6 hours Servings: 4 Recipe Source: EatFresh.org Ingredients 2 pounds beef, pork, or chicken […]

Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli

Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli (Macarrones con Queso y Brócoli) Broccoli gives flavor, texture, and nutrients to this creamy spin-off of the traditional pasta and cheese dish. Average Cost: $7.22 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk […]

Rice Crusted Pizza

Rice Crusted Pizza A fun and unique twist on pizza using rice as the crust. Enjoy this main dish with all of your favorite toppings!  Average Cost: $5.86 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov Ingredients 2 cups rice (cooked) 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim 1 egg 1/4 […]

Easy Pancit Noodles

Easy Pancit Noodles Filipino pancit is a delicious noodle and veggie stir-fry that is quick, easy, and pleases a crowd. Make it with chicken, cabbage, bell pepper, and carrots for a traditional version, or swap in your family’s favorite veggies and proteins.  Average Cost: $16.58 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 […]

Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad (Ensalada De Manzana Y Pollo) A deliciously balanced blend of crisp apples, celery, raisins, chicken breast and Greek yogurt-based dressing, served over a bed of lettuce.  Average Cost: $14.47 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov Ingredients 2 red apples (such as Cameo or Fuji Apples) […]

Brazilian Rice

Brazilian Rice This vegetarian dish combines leafy greens and high fiber brown rice to make a wholesome side dish or a satisfying main dish.  Average Cost: $13.13 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov Ingredients 2 12-ounce packages of frozen spinach (thawed) 1 cup brown rice (cooked) 2 tablespoons […]

Mixed Veggies with Eggs

Mixed Veggies with Eggs (Verduras Mixtas con Huevos) Eggs are a complete protein, having just the right amount of essential amino acids needed to help build tissue and they are reasonably priced at the store! Average Cost: $4.13 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: commonthreads.org Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive […]

Black Bean Veggie Patties

Black Bean Veggie Patties Missing summer barbecues? Try these inexpensive, flavorful, and protein-packed black bean burgers! Average Cost: $7.23 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Servings: 5 Recipe Source: jsyfruitveggies.org Ingredients 2 cups cooked black beans, mashed 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 egg 1 […]

Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup

Black Bean and Pumpkin Soup Don’t be afraid of the pumpkin in this recipe! Pumpkin purée is full of nutrients and is a good substitution for cream to thicken soups! Average Cost: $14.00 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Servings: 14 Recipe Source: Cornell Food and Nutrition Education in Communities Ingredients 3 15 […]

Lemon Chicken

Lemon Chicken This protein-packed and refreshing recipe is simple and easy with just two main ingredients: lemon and chicken!   Average Cost: $9.50 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: commonthreads.org Ingredients 1 tablespoon oil 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 lemon Salt to taste Pepper to taste Directions Preheat […]

Fried Rice with Chicken

Fried Rice with Chicken (Arroz Frito con Pollo) This fried rice with chicken recipe is a healthier alternative to the takeout classic, but tastes just as delicious!  Average Cost: $14.23 Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: commonthreads.org Ingredients 1 cup brown rice 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 […]

Hearty Chicken and Homemade Noodle Soup

Hearty Chicken and Homemade Noodle Soup (Sopa Abundante de Pollo y Fideos Casera) This comforting soup is the perfect recipe to try in the Fall. Try sautéing the chicken with onions and garlic for extra flavor. The recipe can be doubled and frozen for another meal later!  Average Cost: $14.15 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking […]