[ad_1] You’ve made it to Week 4 of the cheap eats meal plan! By now, your pantry is fully stocked, your kitchen’s running like a well-oiled machine, and you’ve got three full weeks of home-cooked dinners under your belt. This week wraps things up with another round of simple, satisfying meals—all still under $3 per serving. As always, this plan is meant to be flexible. You don’t have to follow it in exact order, and you definitely don’t need to make all seven recipes if that doesn’t work for your week. Feel free to swap in something else, eat leftovers,...

[ad_1] Week 3 of the cheap eats meal plan brings even more variety without overcomplicating your grocery list. You’ll find meals that are cozy, fresh, and full of flavor—including a foil packet dinner, a family favorite pizza night, and a bright lemony chicken dish that’s perfect for spring or summer. By now, you’ve got a stocked pantry, and that’s going to keep your haul small and your costs even lower this week. Remember, this plan is flexible. You don’t have to cook every meal in the exact order—or even make all seven. You can double up on favorites, skip a...

[ad_1] Welcome to Week 2 of the cheap eats meal plan! This week is packed with easy, satisfying meals that keep your budget in check without cutting corners on flavor. We’re building on the pantry staples you’ve already stocked, so your grocery list focuses mostly on fresh and perishable ingredients. This plan is meant to work with your real life. You don’t have to follow it in a strict order or make every single recipe. Want to swap a meal out? Eat leftovers for a night or two? Absolutely. Nothing breaks if you don’t stick to it perfectly. You can...

[ad_1] Welcome to Week 1 of the cheap eats meal plan! If you’re just getting started, you’re in for a week of flavorful, filling meals—all for under $3 per serving. We’ve kept things simple, affordable, and family-friendly. These meals make use of the pantry staples you stocked up on this week, setting the tone for the rest of the month. This plan is meant to be flexible. You don’t need to make every recipe in the exact order or even make all of them. Want to swap one out? Skip a night and eat leftovers? Go for it. You can...

[ad_1] Welcome to the cheap eats meal plan! It’s not easy to tighten up the belt and rein in the grocery budget. In fact, it can be downright overwhelming. Our goal is to do all the thinking for you and hand you everything you need to serve up amazing meals at home for under $3 per serving. And to give it all to you for free! We’ve put hundreds of hours into coming up with a meal plan that uses a base set of pantry staples that are used throughout the month, with 7 meals each week for a total...

[ad_1] Every good meal plan starts with a base set of pantry staples. Our goal was to have a limited base set to make sure they fit into any space, and don’t break the bank. The List: Breakdown Pantry Ingredients Extra Virgin Olive Oil: If you are only going to have one oil in your pantry, we recommend it’s extra virgin olive oil. Why? You can use it for both cooking and “finishing,” which is where you use the olive oil raw for things like dressings and marinades. If you want to save more money, you can buy two separate...

[ad_1] Pep and forget, and come home at the end of the day to a restaurant-quality Italian dinner! This recipe takes a classic Italian pasta and makes it easy using the slow cooker. All you need to do is chop up your veggies, then add the rest of the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest! Serve over fettuccine with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese For more Italian recipes, try our Classic Bolognese or our Most Amazing Lasagna. Why My Recipe Quick and easy prep time, and the slow cooker takes care of the rest! Loaded with peppers,...