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Skip food out and skip the food waste with these delicious budget-friendly dinners for two. They are easy to make and recipes you will love, and so will your budget!
Eating at home more often can help us save money but we aren’t getting the full advantages of eating at home if we are making too much food and wasting it.
When you are a family of two this can happen a lot when recipes are designed for larger families and leftovers can build up or be forgotten.
That’s where this list comes in handy. It features delicious recipes that are written for two people. You can of course double them if you have someone over or decide you really love the recipe and want leftovers but it makes it so easy when they are written for two people.
They are also budget-friendly recipes. Many use less meat which is a really good way to lower that grocery bill and none of them require expensive ingredients you will rarely use.
Budget Friendly Dinners for Two
This delicious pasta dish is less than $5 per person to make and feels like a fancy dinner out!
These easy stewed butter beans are ready in 30 minutes or less - perfect for a quick dinner for two on busy weeknights! Serve with crusty bread to sop up this light, cozy broth and add any extra veggies you have on hand.
This Asian Meatball Sub is the perfect way to use your leftover Asian Meatballs or mix it up using other kinds of meatballs.
Nothing says homemade or romance than a perfect comfort food for lunch or dinner. This is the recipe for baked mac and cheese.
Black Pepper Chicken is a classic takeout recipe that's surprisingly low-budget.. Stir fried chicken coated in a savoury black pepper sauce, ready to eat in half an hour!
Creamy Ricotta & Tomato Pasta with fresh basil, fried capers & chili flakes is the ultimate comfort food. And it’s done within 20 minutes, and only uses a couple of basic ingredients.
With just a few easy steps and a short cooking time, this easy zucchini stir-fry with boneless skinless chicken thighs will be your new go-to dinner on a busy night for 2 people. It’s made with ingredients you probably have right now – chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and pantry herbs/spices!
This is so quick and easy to put together, and delicious. It's perfect for a chilly day.
Tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake is a very easy store cupboard recipe and a real family favourite. It's quick to make and needs just a few everyday ingredients.
This Mediterranean-inspired grilled cheese pita sandwich brings a delightful twist to the classic favorite! Stuffed with fresh veggies and melted cheese, nestled in whole wheat pita bread, then grilled to golden perfection.
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