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 (7)

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

Satisfying Soups (6)

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

Making a meal of Salads (6)

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

Speedy stir fries, pan fries and barbeques (9)

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

Stews, casseroles and bakes (22)

These crowd pleasers deliver maximum flavour with minimum effort.

Pasta, rice and noodles (9)

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

Simple desserts (9)

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

This months featured recipes

Baked fruit Medley

This deliciously simple baked fruit medley from Catherine Saxelby and Jennene Plummer's Zest cookbook makes a fabulous finish to festive fare.

Italian meatballs with spaghetti

You just haven't eaten meatballs until you've tried Anneka Manning's. The secret is the texture. It's one of those recipes that becomes a family favourite (it has for mine) and puts a smile on every face at the end of the day.

Lemon and Kaffir Lime Prawn Pilaf

Kate Hemphill's pilaf (www.lovetocook.co.uk) is a lovely and easy 'holiday fare' dish to make summer or winter. It can easily be doubled if serving a large group, or halved for dinner for two.

Mango, passion fruit and lime fruit salad

Mangoes are so cheap right now that I couldn't resist sharing this recipe. This dessert is absolutely delicious and truly made in minutes. Created by Kate Hemphill, it will wow family and friends.

Oven-roasted plums with couscous crumble

Who doesn't love a crumble? This ever-so-easy and economical and amazing tasting dessert is from Kate McGhie...

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