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Even with the rising cost of food, a satisfying meal doesn’t have to break the bank. This roundup of easy budget-friendly recipes includes hearty casseroles, skillet dinners, comforting pasta, and slow cooker favorites that will keep grocery costs low. When creating a meal plan, plan around what’s on sale in your store’s circular and coupons, and look at what you have in the pantry. Affordable grocery staples like ground beef, pasta, rice, canned beans, and potatoes can be turned into filling dinners that feed the whole family. These cheap dinner ideas make it easier to cook dinner for your family while keeping the grocery bill in budget.

May is the perfect time to refresh your dinner routine with meals your family will love. Besides flowers, May brings warmer weather but also a hectic schedule, like end-of-school-year activities, after-school sports, and a full schedule of appointments. When your to-do list seems to be a mile long, the last thing you want to do is figure out what to make for dinner. We’re sharing an assortment of dinner recipes to help take the stress out of your day. This roundup features an assortment of easy weeknight dinners for May, light and fresh dinner ideas for spring, quick family meals for a busy night, and fresh dinner ideas.

Getting out the door to work, making sure the kids are at the bus stop or school on time, heading to an early morning doctor’s appointment… some mornings it seems like there is not enough time for even a bowl of cereal or a piece of toast. That’s when having make-ahead breakfast recipes handy is key. These breakfast recipes can be prepared the night before or made ahead for the week, making them perfect for meal prep. We’ve gathered an assortment of hearty breakfast casseroles and egg dishes, as well as sweet baked goods and grab-and-go options ideal for busy mornings.