Our new Budget-Friendly Center makes it easy for shoppers to eat healthy, satisfying meals without a big blow to their budget. From recipes and plans for specific meals to strategies to help you plan an effective shopping trip, there’s something for everyone in here:

Budget-Friendly Recipes

With plenty of choices to please any palette, our collection of delicious recipes is designed to feed a family of four for just $3 per serving. Someone in the mood for healthy world cuisine might be tempted by Edamame Lo Mein or Greek Diner Salad, while those looking for kid-friendly comfort foods might lean more toward Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes or Florentine Ravioli.

It Only Tastes Expensive

Does sautéed asparagus spears with shallots and panko-encrusted halibut with pesto sound delectable? We give this gourmet meal a budget makeover. Try our roasted green beans with onions and panko-encrusted tilapia or catfish with cilantro mayo! And along the way, learn a couple gourmet budget secrets (what you can and can’t substitute) and how to apply them to your next makeover meal.

The Mighty Marinade: For Budget-Friendly Back-to-School Dinners

“What’s for dinner?” We have an answer—a healthy one that doesn’t cost a lot of time or money. We’re talking about marinades. Balsamic vinegar, yogurt, pineapple juice and buttermilk are a just few of the bases you can use to spice up your meals on busy school days.

The Healthy Eater’s Guide to Thrifty Shopping

We bust the myth that healthy food is always more expensive. These tips for planning a trip to the store will help shoppers find affordable foods for good health. Tips range from reminders of what to stock in the pantry and some specific suggestions on sauces and sides that give the most bang for the buck.

Smart Strategies to Eat Well and Spend Less

We offer some solid tips for shopping budget-friendly meals, including what to do before you leave the house, how to stake out the store for the best buys, and looking for creative opportunities to match your store finds to your budget and healthy eating goals.

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