Forget going out to a cheap fast-food chain. Learning a few cheap and easy dinner recipes that work within a budget is key to a lifestyle that is healthy and frugal. It’s even better to find recipes ...

This budget dinner for two costs less than $15 and includes Asian cucumber and pepper salad, pork tenderloin lettuce wraps and chocolate chip “emergency” cookies. The smartest way to shop if you’re ...

If your grocery bill feels high even with "cheap" dinners on the calendar, you're not imagining it. Budget meals can still leak money through waste, sides, and habits that don't show up in the recipe ...

No one at NerdWallet is writing about living frugally during the day and then logging off to indulge in caviar and cognac at night. We usually try to practice what we preach. So when dinnertime rolls ...

Our grandparents survived on pennies a day with meals that accidentally nailed the whole plants-over-processed thing we're ...

As we gather around the table, there’s something truly magical about sharing a hearty, home-cooked meal without breaking the bank. In our collection of 18 budget-friendly dinners, you’ll find recipes ...