Cheap, Easy Recipes?

Question

I was wondering if anyone could point me toward a website with some cheap, easy recipes. I'm a college student with access to a full kitchen, but my financial resources are limited. Any suggestions as far as a place where I can find some recipes for good food that won't set me back financially?

Answer 1

chocolate tunnel cake

1 tube angel food cake (10 inch) 1-1/4 cups  cold milk 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding 1 tub  (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed PLACE cake on serving plate. Cut a 3/4-inch-thick horizontal slice from top of cake using serrated knife; set aside. With small sharp knife, cut a 1-inch wide and 1-inch deep tunnel around center of interior of cake, being careful to not cut through to bottom or side of cake. Remove cake cutout; reserve for snacking or another use.

POUR milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Remove 1/2 cup of the pudding; place in medium bowl. Set aside. Spoon remaining pudding into tunnel of cake; cover with top of cake.

ADD whipped topping to reserved 1/2 cup pudding; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Spread onto top and side of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.

Answer 2

This website - yahoo answers- is a good place to start

here are some to add to your list

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Ground Beef pie::

1 pound ground beef

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 cup biscuit baking mix

In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Press into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cheese. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk and biscuit mix just until combined. Pour over cheese. Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

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Ground Beef stew::

1 pound ground beef

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots

3 cups water

2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted

1 (6 ounce) can Italian tomato paste

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the next nine ingredients. Stir in the beef. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Stir in soup and tomato paste; cover and cook for 1 hour longer or until heated through.

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Ground Beef Noodle Casserole::

1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix

1 cup cold water

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1/2 cup half-and-half cream

1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

salt and pepper to taste

8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

In a small bowl, combine gravy mix and water until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, cream, seasonings and gravy; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Add the noodles and 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese; mix well. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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Ground Beef 'n' Biscuits

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon pepper

2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

1 (7.5 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, celery and onion until meat is no longer pink and celery is tender; drain. Stir in the flour, salt, oregano and pepper until blended. Add tomato sauce and peas; simmer for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Separate biscuits; arrange over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden and cheese is melted.

Taco Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 pound lean ground beef

1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1/2 (14.5 ounce) package nacho-flavor tortilla chips

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing

chopped tomato

chopped lettuce

chopped green onion

DIRECTIONS

Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble until well done; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix. Set aside to cool.

Place chips into a large bowl, and crush into bite-size pieces. Combine with seasoned meat, cheese, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and green onions. Pour dressing over all, and toss to coat.

Shepherds Pie

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

1 pound lean ground beef

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon ground sage

5 clove garlic, minced

1 cup green beans

1 cup tomatoes, diced

2 potatoes, cooked and mashed

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the ground beef, sage and basil, and cook and stir for 5 more minutes. Mix in the garlic, green beans, and tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to prepared dish.

In a mixing bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, egg, and water. Spread evenly over meat mixture.

Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes start to brown on top. Sprinkle with cheese, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

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Chili Beef Casserole

INGREDIENTS

3/4 pound ground beef

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 onions,  

Answer 3

www.hungrygirl.com

cheap, easy, and healthy! :)

Answer 4

I understand completely!  I am a mom trying to feed a family of four and it is tough.  Whenever I am strapped for cash I go to recipes that have 5 ingredients or less.  There are many sites located on the web with recipes such as this.  I went shopping today for groceries and spent $50 on dinner for the next 6 days using these type of recipes.  Now remember that is for a family of four.  I am sure you can stretch it with leftovers.  Here is one of my favorites.

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes/5-or-l...

Happy hunting!  Hope this helps :0)

Answer 5

www.foodnetwork.com

type in type of food you're looking to make

stick with Sandra Lee's recipes, she takes store bought products and makes them better.   she started out making food for the dorm rooms when she was in college and had no money.  her bio is very interesting.

Answer 6

http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Cooking-on-a...

ENJOY!!!  

Answer 7

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Desserts/C...

http://www.allfavoriterecipe.com/RecCatB...

http://www.allfavoriterecipe.com/RecCatM...

Answer 8

Some easy and homecook food recipes here

http://www.mycookery.com/blog

Answer 9

Try Rachel Ray recipes @ foodnetwork.com. ground turkey is pretty cheap

here's one that might fit your budget

ground turkey patties smothered in gravy.buy a can of beef gravy

cook ground turkey like a burger( season meat to your taste)

then add your gravy when the patties are done and let cook on lowest flame for 3 min. ( add onions if you like)

eat with any side you like

Answer 10

From the quick and easy section, which tends to be cheaper by default.

I see others have already mentioned allrecipes.com and food network.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/q...

http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-And-More/...

Answer 11

http://www.himonkey.net/cooking/index.ht...

Cooking with Monkey is so fun.

He cracks me up with his little

antics and has alot of pretty simple

and yummy ideas !

Well worth the chuckle and alot of

cheap recipes.

Answer 12

kraft foods has some good recipes.  Obviously, you don't have to use their brands, which can save you money.  Stews, soups, chili and spaghetti are all inexpensive and you can cook once and have "planned overs" - especially if you have some freezer space.  Or make a small pot roast and then enjoy the rest of the beef for sandwiches, salads and reheats throughout the week.

Answer 13

I have discovered since I came on to this site that people are contributing from all over the world so your question is difficult,

my suggestion is google recipes for students, work around that

and see what comes up.

Answer 14

Ramen Noodles ----> Water ----> Nuke!

www.ramennoodles.com