This is the ultimate "fix it and forget it" meal—the crockpot does all the heavy lifting, leaving you with tender beef and rich, savory noodles that taste like they took all day to make.

This is a traditional Southern salad. Best if eaten immediately upon preparing.

This chow mein costs less than ten dollars for a family-sized portion. Chicken chow mein is a great weeknight meal to make, when you are on a budget. Whether you are feeding a family of 4 or just for one, this meal is satisfying and cheap.

When the temps are soaring and turning on your stove or oven is not even an option, Frankie’s no cook meals will blow you away. Enjoy refreshing, nourishing dishes that will help keep you cool all summer long.

Mulligan stew is a free-for-all and easy to make delicious hearty soup crammed with meat and vegetables in a tasty beef broth.

These recipes are so quick, easy and CHEAP! Perfect for any weeknight whether you're on a budget or not.

Could you survive on meals made from scraps, flour, and sheer desperation? During the Great Depression, families across America created dishes that were cheap, filling, and surprisingly tasty—and here are the poor man meals you absolutely need to try!

Your grandparents' garden was a treasure trove of flavors—packed with vegetables so unique and hardy that they thrived for generations. Yet today, many of them have vanished from supermarket shelves. So what happened to these once-beloved crops? Let’s dig...

Are you looking for wholesome, humble, and budget-friendly dishes? The Amish have got you covered! Their recipes are all about simplicity and resourcefulness. Allow me to introduce you to Amish recipes you’ll wish you knew sooner!

We’ve all indulged in those ready-made meals at the supermarket, even though they’re usually not the kindest to our wallets. But there is one supermarket staple that continues to satisfy both our hankerings and our bank accounts - the rotisserie chicken....

To say the Great Depression changed the way Americans ate would be an understatement. Times were tough in the 1930s and people had to be creative with the few ingredients they could find and afford. Let’s take a look at them now!

This one-pan wonder is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. Using pantry staples and simple ingredients, we'll transform ordinary ground beef into an extraordinary meal that's both satisfying and budget-friendly. Get ready to discover the hidden treasure in yo...

This is a quick, easy, and cheap recipe that isn't necessarily the healthiest, but is great for working in red bell peppers (a superfood!) and complex carbohydrates. It can feed an army, it keeps well as leftovers, and you're not going to be disappointed...

For a budget friendly version of Mongolian beef, try this quick and easy recipe using ground beef. If you like it spicy, feel free to add some chili. You can definitely make it your own by adjusting the sugar and saltiness to your liking. Also you could i...

If you can count to 2, you can make this sandwich. If you can’t count to 2, here’s a quick lesson — one, two. Now, all you need is 2 slices of bread, 2 slices of cheese and 2 slices of SPAM® Classic. Get ready for a grilled cheese that’s almost 2 deliciou...