Say «yes!» to this simple dinner idea that uses ingredients you likely already have at home. Kid-friendly ramen noodles are an affordable ingredient, as are eggs. Boil the eggs before cooking the noodles and edamame, which makes for fewer dishes to wash. Peanut butter makes the sauce by thickening with the cooking water. It’s a filling meal that won’t break the bank.

For a comforting dinner on a cold day, cook the beef stewing cubes in broth and red wine for a whole day in the slow cooker. Just add gnocchi at the last minute for a pasta dish that’s ready to be dug into the moment you get home from work.

To prepare this colourful dish, you’ll need to dice bell peppers and then simmer them with sausage meat in a sauce consisting of canned Italian tomatoes and chicken broth. Add a bit of fennel seed to enhance the sausage’s flavour, and you’ve got a bright, summery meal on your hands.

It’s likely due to their cute bow-tie shape, but kids are always eager to sit down for a meal when farfalle is on the menu. Particularly when the pasta is served with pieces of chicken and tender broccoli florets in a creamy sauce and loaded with cheddar cheese!

To prepare this colourful dish, you’ll need to dice bell peppers and then simmer them with sausage meat in a sauce consisting of canned Italian tomatoes and chicken broth. Add a bit of fennel seed to enhance the sausage’s flavour, and you’ve got a bright, summery meal on your hands.

Be sure to stock up on pantry staples to prepare this Asian-inspired recipe. Sesame oil, soy sauce and rice vinegar help enhance the flavour of the tender pork meatballs, served with a crunchy cucumber salad. These condiments last months in the fridge and are cost-effective due to their regular use. It’s a meal that’s sure to please and will come to your rescue in a pinch.

Gone are the days of tuna sandwiches on white bread, thanks to this carefully thought-out cold salad. The fish in this recipe is paired with rice vermicelli, pickled julienned carrots and mango. A curry mayonnaise also adds a bold and surprising flavour. Generously garnished with fresh herbs, this family-friendly dish is a combination of a poke bowl and spring rolls.

A weeknight staple, pork chops are a cut of meat that is easy to love. Pair them with everyday ingredients like onion, bell pepper, tomato, fennel seed, olives and parsley, to create a quick and delicious stew at a reasonable cost. Instead of mashed potatoes, serve them with a creamy polenta instead.

Take advantage of beef chuck roast that’s on sale to make this slow-cooker recipe with North African flavours. The dish includes vegetables such as roasted bell peppers, spices, as well as dried apricots for a touch of sweetness. To reduce costs, you can even swap half the meat in the recipe for chickpeas, saving time and money all the while enjoying this comforting dish.

Mustard, honey and paprika make for a winning combination in this convenient recipe. Affordable chicken drumsticks, which are often on sale, are coated in a rich yellow marinade. Just pop them into the oven after work for a meal that the kids will devour with zeal. It’ll be a treat for their appetite and your wallet.