Thrifty Thursday | Themed Dinner Ideas

Homemade Sloppy Joes is a classic dinner recipe that is easy to make and economical too! It takes less than 30 minutes to make and costs just $9.34 for six servings! That’s just $1.56 per serving!

This white peas curry is light, fulfilling, yummy , and easy on the pocket.

These Sweet and Spicy Noodles are a Thai inspired fast, easy weeknight dinner that can be ready and on the table in just 20 minutes!

This budget-friendly vegan chickpea curry is the ultimate dump and go meal. It’s made from basic pantry ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes.

Mouthwatering, delicious vegan sloppy joes are the perfect addition to your vegan sandwich collection! Look no further to satisfy your craving for comfort food, with a healthy, vegan twist.

An easy and healthy meatless nugget that the kids will love! Gluten-free & Vegan Chickpea Nuggets that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, and have a secret dose of veggies too! A deliciously fun plant-based recipe for little hands at lunchtime or dinner!

Kick the can and make this healthy recipe for the kids instead! Homemade Spaghetti O’s that are allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! A super easy lunch or dinner that’s kid-friendly and mom-approved!

Salmon patties are one of those unique menu ideas that is versatile in not only that they are frugal, they can also be made using fresh salmon.

This recipe for 10 Minute Chicken Fried Rice is such an easy budget friendly recipe to throw together after a busy work day! Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and healthier than take out.

This budget friendly crockpot cabbage soup is a simple and healthy recipe that is packed with veggies and naturally gluten-free.

Creamy coconut sweet potato curry made with simple ingredients in less than half an hour! This family-friendly sweet potato curry is comforting, easy to make, frugal and delicious!

This easy 15-minute one-pot pasta made with very basic ingredients! This pasta recipe is perfect for busy people, or those of you who don’t like spending time in the kitchen, and the lazy cooks! It’s simple, frugal, and delicious!

This vegetarian meatloaf comes together quickly and is made with simple ingredients.

Add this easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole to your quick weeknight dinner idea list. Pot Pies make for a comforting meal during the fall and winter months. Since this recipe uses store bought crescent rolls for the crust, it comes together quite easily. You can grill a few chicken breasts or use a store bought rotisserie chicken too!

This tomato topped chicken and stuffing casserole only takes ten minutes to prepare. It’s creamy and delicious – the whole family will love it!

This delicious, immune system-boosting, Indian chicken recipe is easy to make at home. Enjoy your own restaurant-style Indian dish from the comfort of your home.

This Peanut Tofu Satay Curry is really easy to make, super satisfying, and so full of flavour. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

This simple and delicious lentil dhal is made with just a few pantry ingredients. Red lentils are cooked with fragrant spices, and creamy coconut milk until a creamy and thick texture is reached.

This taco tater tot casserole is easy to make, delicious, and can be made on a budget!!

All you need is 20 minutes and a love of Italian food with this vegan Bolognese. Gently simmered with classic Italian herbs, fragrant garlic, and roasted tempeh “meat” this is sure to become your favorite vegan spaghetti sauce!

Mediterranean Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes is a perfect family meal. This is a one-pot dish that is affordable, quick and easy to make, yet full of amazing Mediterranean flavors.

You are going to want to add Instant Pot Chicken and Rice to your dinner rotation! An old fashion family favorite comfort meal enjoyed by the whole family.

 Flavourful peanut noodles are paired with crispy baked tofu and colourful vegetables. Ready in under 30 mins and is super filling and satisfying.

It’s light, sweet, savory, and gets bonus points because the kids actually eat it. The best part is that it requires minimal ingredients.

This recipe for my One Pot Margherita Pasta is a true dump and go type of recipe. Plus it’s Mom approved because it’s an inexpensive dish!

 If you want a delicious meal with very little effort! Make this slow cooker beef stroganoff with mushrooms. With tender juicy chunks of meat in a rich and creamy sauce this dish is full of flavour.

This one-pot chicken and rice dish is a delicious budget dinner that you and your family will love! Get the recipe!

Delicious vegan leek and potato soup. Easy to make and the ingredients are cheap for a smaller budget.

Only three inexpensive ingredients are needed for this winner of a budget dish! Kids absolutely love it, too, so it's a win, win, win!

Dal palak is a vegan dish that is easy to make and cheap. Like most Indian dishes these are inexpensive and packed with healthy antioxidants and nutrients to build immunity and promote heart health!

This Greek Pasta Salad recipe is super simple to make and is very cheap! It also makes a lot of food so its perfect for meal prep saving you even more money!

This easy 4 ingredient Tuna Casserole is made with pantry items like canned tuna, macaroni and mushroom soup. Made without bread crumbs, it's crowning glory is melted cheese; simple comfort food at its finest! 

These quick and easy Open-faced Tuna Melts are made with cream cheese, no mayo, a little kick from the jalapenos and are the perfect last minute dinner or lunch. You can make them ahead and reheat, so they're also perfect for the lunch bag!

A simple, quick, extremely delicious egg sandwich that can be made within 10 minutes if boiled eggs are already in hand.

Mixed lentils and egg tadka that is easy, flavorful, extremely delicious.

This Indian Lentil Curry is warm and comforting, loaded with protein, and a great frugal meal to add to your rotation.

This Egg Roll in a Bowl is a super frugal family-friendly meal you can whip up in a flash. Tastes amazing too!

This Instant Pot vegetable beef soup filled with tender beef chunks and a variety of veggies is the ultimate version of a family classic. Pure comfort food with only 20 minutes cook time!

Need a tasty, easy recipe to use your dried pinto beans? Try this spicy cheesy pinto bean bowls!

 For a budget friendly meal that can serve a little few or a crowd quite easily, you can’t go past this classic family tuna mornay. Serve with pasta or rice to make it go further or enjoy on it’s own.

Maid-Rites are loose-meat sandwiches that have ground beef simmered in beef broth and seasoning until it’s tender and served on a warm bun with ketchup, mustard, and pickles.

Inexpensive, delicious and classic dinner with a lighter twist. Try this amazingly moist and flavorful turkey meatloaf recipe your family will love!