Ingredient: Cajun Seasoning
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Vegetarian Paneer Curry
Vegetarian paneer curry is an easy meatless meal that can be made in 30 minutes for less than $1 per serving! This hearty creamy dish is best served over rice.
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Ropa Vieja
Ropa Vieja, meaning “old clothes” in Spanish is a traditional Cuban dish. It is typically made with beef, but I’ve also enjoyed it with duck. It’s served over rice and goes great with some platanitos maduros – sweet plantains for just under $2 per serving.
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Boneless Chicken Wings
Boneless chicken wings (aka chicken nuggets) are a great appetizer or snack to have at your super bowl party! The original recipe here can be tossed in your favorite sauce or rub for a delicious meal or app. Recipes for a sweet and spicy chipotle dry rub and a garlic parmesan sauce can be found…
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Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is one of my favorite thanksgiving sides. Since it is only $3.84 for this whole recipe it is a great frugal option to put on your thanksgiving table.
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Mexican Street Corn
For only $1.60 per batch this Mexican Street Corn is sure to spice up your taco night. It is a simple recipe that just requires microwaving and mixing. So anyone’s cooking skills can make it delicious!
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Meal Prep Chicken
I like to have this meal prep cooked chicken on hand for meals though out the week. I use it every day for lunch and sometimes for dinners too. Usually I’ll try to make enough to last for 2 weeks at a time. For only $2 per pound this is a great base for cheap…
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Shrimp Etouffee
Shrimp Etouffee is a creamy cajun classic, a southern comfort, and easy to make at home for under $10. It’s traditionally served over rice. Since it only takes about 30 minutes, bring some Louisiana flare to your dinner table with this quick dish!
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Cajun Corn on the Cob
Since the corn is probably one of my favorite parts of doing a crawfish boil I decided to make a recipe just for it! This Cajun corn on the cob is a great side dish for any summer meal. It’s also only around $3 per recipe!
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Creamy Quinoa Chowder
For under $5 this creamy quinoa chowder is a delicious meal for a busy night. It only takes about 20 minutes total to make, and is a savory crowd pleaser!
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Red Beans and Rice
This meal is packed with Cajun flavor for just $2.33 per serving. It freezes really well, so I like to make a giant batch and freeze meal sized servings. Then I can heat them up quickly on busy nights. Enjoy the recipe here!