Budget-Friendly Recipes

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Some days just call for something easy. You know the ones: when the to-do list is never-ending and dinner needs to happen like now. So whenever I’m tired and I’m hungry, quick skillet pasta dishes like this Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta are perfect for such an occasion. This easy spinach pasta recipe only requires

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Italian

Basic Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce – Cook in Five Square Meters

In the mood for something quick and delicious?Quick doesn’t have to mean unhealthy or lacking flavors. The few ingredients in this recipe give the right flavor to give your taste buds a delicious punch.This is a recipe from the pantry. Whether you are short on cash (because it is already the end of the month,

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Morrocan

Moroccan Sardine Balls in Tomato Sauce

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure Policy for more info. Moroccan Sardine Balls in Tomato Sauce is one of our favorite ways to enjoy fresh sardines, which are cheap and in abundance in Morocco.

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Vegan

My Go-To Vegan Tomato Soup Recipe • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This is My Go-To Vegan Tomato Soup Recipe because it’s creamy, rich, flavorful, and made with just 10 simple pantry ingredients you likely already have on hand. It’s a healthy, comforting, hug in a bowl that’s perfect for any day. This vegan tomato soup recipe couldn’t be simpler to make, yet it delivers a deep,

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One-Pot Recipes

Homemade Tomato Sauce (easy oven-roasted version)

One Sauce, Many Dishes – make this ultimate, versatile homemade tomato sauce recipe! Quick and easy prep, and let the oven do all the cooking. Simple, versatile, and delicious! Whenever tomatoes go on sale, I would ALWAYS buy a big batch of it to make homemade tomato sauce! When you need a sauce that does

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Morrocan

Moroccan Zaalouk Recipe – Eggplant and Tomato Salad or Dip

This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links that allow us to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please see our Disclosure Policy for more info. Zaalouk is a Moroccan cooked salad of eggplants and tomatoes that’s usually eaten as a dip with Moroccan bread. Key to zaalouk’s great flavor

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Italian

Roasted Vine Tomato Caprese Salad – Cook in Five Square Meters

One of my mission statements in this #Cookin5m2 is to share easy recipes that almost anyone can do. Although I do some nice and fancy dishes, I like to present the simple stuff in a nice looking way adding some small touches and elements that transports the dish to a different level. We have a

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One-Pot Recipes

One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta (with beef and spinach)

Storing and Reheating Storing Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The pasta may soak up more of the sauce as it sits, so expect it to be thicker the next day. Reheating To reheat, add a splash of water, stock, or milk to loosen the sauce before

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Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryer Tomato Melt Sandwich Recipe

This Tomato Melt or cheese melt sandwich in air fryer is so good, you will make it often. The bread is evenly browned, the tomato retains its crunch and the cheese melts just right. Grilled cheese sandwiches are super popular in my home. Since I have an air fryer, I love making them quickly in

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Entrees

Kofta Kebabs with Cucumber and Tomato Salad – Food Life Love

With grilling season in full effect I am constantly thinking of new things to grill outside! Kofta is a middle eastern dish that uses ground lamb, beef or veal combined with fresh herbs and spices to create a super flavorful meatball that you cook on a stick. These meatballs range in shapes and sizes but

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