Money Saving Meals Recipes

A typical Money Saving Meals dinner budget works out at between $2-3 a serving (that's Aussie dollars for the whole meal). Some are a bit less and others a bit more - up to $4 or so a serving. We calculate very conservatively as we know food prices vary from suburb to suburb - you may save even more. We also cost in the accompaniments (the salad or rice etc.) to make a complete meal!

Browse through our recipes by category

Snacks (2)

Quick and easy treats for a quick bite at home or an easy lunch box filler.

Satisfying Soups (2)

Budget-stretching one-pot wonders that lift the spirits, warm hearts and delight tastebuds.

Making a meal of Salads (2)

Hard to beat meals when it comes to speed, taste, versatility and crunch.

Speedy stir fries, pan fries and barbeques (5)

Ideal for whipping up a sizzling hot dinner in no time at all.

Stews, casseroles and bakes (5)

These crowd pleasers deliver maximum flavour with minimum effort.

Pasta, rice and noodles (5)

The perfect option for nifty and thrifty cheap eats at home.

Simple desserts (3)

For sweet endings or a treat, try these easy, quick suggestions.

This months featured recipes

$Diane\'s home-made toasted muesli$

Diane\'s home-made toasted muesli

This muesli works out at $2.60 per 500g using generic oats, sultanas and apricots. This is cheaper than most of the branded mueslis around.

Muesli Slice

This chewy muesli slice is full of goodness. It also works out much cheaper (about 30 cents per slice) than the muesli bars that you buy (around 70-90 cents each).

Pork, choy sum and noodle stir-fry

Diane first created this for Low GI Gluten-free Living and it really is a one-pot wonder. You can substitute 450 g (1 lb) skinless chicken breast for about the same cost.

Spicy Beef and Vegetable Curry

Made with ever-so-cheap chuck steak, this curry only takes 20 minutes to prepare, then you leave it to slowly simmer away while the meat becomes succulent and juicy.

Money Saving Meals