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 (3)

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

Satisfying Soups (4)

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

Making a meal of Salads (3)

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

Speedy stir fries, pan fries and barbeques (7)

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

Stews, casseroles and bakes (13)

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 (4)

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

This months featured recipes

Creamy bean soup with sage and parmesan

This is an easy recipe for a quick smart meal on the run, take to work to reheat for a work lunch or to keep in the freezer for emergencies.

Leek, silver beet & feta slice

This slice is an adaptation of a zucchini slice made with silver beet, leeks and herbs. It looks very pretty if halved cherry tomatoes are placed on the slice before cooking.

Sweet potato and lentil curry soup

This easy and inexpensive soup will really fill those hollow legs on a wintry day when you and yours need warming up. It's suitable for vegetarians and anyone on a gluten-free diet.

Money Saving Meals