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Easy, Affordable Family Recipes

August 28, 2016
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Inspired by Let’s Move!, we developed the following recipes for cooks of all skill levels and ages in an effort to make cooking at home more ­practical for busy families. Each recipe requires minimal equipment, costs less than $12 to prepare for four people, and takes less than 30 minutes—cheaper than fast food and much healthier, too. And we promise all of the ingredients can be found at your local ­supermarket.
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One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake

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View Recipe: One-Pot Cheesy Pasta Bake

This easy skillet pasta bake is a surefire family hit. Pasta and meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese will make everyone at the table happy, and the all-in-one-pot technique will have the cook smiling pretty. Get the kids involved in this family-friendly meal. Kids can help measure wet and dry ingredients as well as sprinkle cheese on the finished product. Use prep time with older kids to reinforce counting, conversions, and measuring by weight.

Cost for 4: $10.54
Total Time: 30 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

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View Recipe: Quick Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry

Make your own version of this takeout classic in a flash, no special equipment required.

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Summer Chicken Parmesan

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View Recipe: Summer Chicken Parmesan

Skip canned tomatoes and serve these crispy, cheesy chicken cutlets with a fresh tomato-and-zucchini sauté instead, a super-easy side that takes advantage of peak-season summer produce. For a healthy whole-grain swap, use white whole-wheat flour in place of all-purpose for breading the chicken and in any sweet or savory recipe. Make sure to position your oven rack in the middle of the oven, about 6 inches from the broiler, so the cutlets don’t cook too quickly. Round out the meal with a simple green salad and garlic-rubbed toasted bread slices.

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Kicky Black Bean Burgers

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View Recipe: Kicky Black Bean Burgers

If you don't have a food processor, you can sub about 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs for the torn bun.

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Shrimp Paella

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View Recipe: Shrimp Paella

Precooked rice and ground turmeric speed up this Spanish shrimp dish and keep cost in check. Let the rice sizzle in the pan to get the prized crispy layer.

Cost for 4: $11.14
Total Time: 20 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak With Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

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View Recipe: Spiced and Seared Flank Steak With Carrot Mash and Snap Peas

Here, we update the usual peas and carrots with a fresher take.

 

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Chicken Piccata with Crispy Garlic

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View Recipe: Chicken Piccata with Crispy Garlic

This classic garlicky Italian dish of breaded chicken over angel hair pasta topped with a sauce made of chicken stock, capers, lemon juice, and parsley will delight diners of all ages.

Cost for 4: $9.15
Total Time: 30 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Sausage Ragù Over Polenta

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View Recipe: Sausage Ragù Over Polenta

Look for bulk sausage, not links, to save the trouble of removing the casings. You can also substitute ground pork, beef, and turkey.

Cost for 4: $7.96
Total Time: 25 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Gift-Wrapped Sesame-Soy Tilapia

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View Recipe: Gift-Wrapped Sesame-Soy Tilapia

The "gift" of these foil-wrapped packets is more than their quick prep and easy cleanup; the method also steams the fish and vegetables perfectly. Carefully unwrap the packets yourself, or bring them to the table for each person to unwrap.

Cost for 4: $10.89
Total Time: 30 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Pork Chops with Herbed Goat Cheese Butter and Green Beans

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View Recipe: Pork Chops with Herbed Goat Cheese Butter and Green Beans

This speedy main feels restaurant-worthy, but it couldn’t be easier or more affordable (just $2.70 a serving). Stirring fresh herbs, garlic, or lemon rind into softened butter, called compound butter, is a brilliant topper for simply cooked meats or fish, a pile of steamed vegetables, or as a spread for crostini. We stretch the butter with softened goat cheese to lower the saturated fat and add a tangy, luxuriously creamy finish. Dollop the goat cheese mixture over the pork chops and cover the plate with foil so it will melt slightly while you cook the green beans.

Cost for 4: $10.79
Total Time: 20 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Basil, Squash, and Tomato Pasta Toss

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View Recipe: Basil, Squash, and Tomato Pasta Toss

Grated zucchini will cook as the pasta is tossed. If you don't have a grater, cut the zucchini like the yellow squash, and sauté both.

Cost for 4: $8.45
Total Time: 30 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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One-Pan Jambalaya

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View Recipe: One-Pan Jambalaya

Andouille, a smoky, garlicky pork sausage, adds depth, but you can use any flavorful chicken or pork sausage.

Cost for 4: $11.84
Total Time: 25 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Tomato-Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

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View Recipe: Tomato-Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

This fast weeknight meal boasts three times the protein compared to common store-bought varieties.

Cost for 4: $11.55
Total Time: 30 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw

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View Recipe: BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw

Our quick homemade BBQ sauce is lower in sodium than bottled versions. The vinegar in the slaw balances out the sweetness of the BBQ sauce nicely, while the vegetables in the slaw provide an added crunch to the sandwich.

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The Cheeseburger Salad

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View Recipe: The Cheeseburger Salad

Instead of four burger patties, we cook just two, then chop and sprinkle them over the top. A handful of crushed potato chips adds crunch. Kick up the dressing with a pinch of ground red pepper.

Cost for 4: $11.55
Total Time: 30 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Fish Nuggets

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View Recipe: Fish Nuggets with Crispy Asparagus "Fries"

Serve this kid classic with simply steamed carrots, if you like.

Cost for 4: $7.48
Total Time: 25 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone  can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Honey-Lime Drumsticks with Snow Peas and Brown Rice

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View Recipe: Honey-Lime Drumsticks with Snow Peas and Brown Rice

The vibrant glaze—which pulls bold flavors from soy sauce, honey, lime juice, fresh ginger, and garlic—would be equally delicious on chicken breasts or pork chops.

Cost for 4: $9.60
Total Time: 30 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham

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View Recipe: Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham

For this quick family dinner, a small amount of salty ham is crisped and used as a topping. That way you can use far less and still get a big flavor impact.

Cost for 4: $10.98
Total Time: 19 minutes

Download this recipe's how-to PDF.

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Pork with Chunky Applesauce

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View Recipe: Pork with Chunky Applesauce

The fall family favorite goes lighter with barely sweetened apples. And instead of the typical pork chops, we go for lean, inexpensive pork tenderloin. Complete the meal with a side of Broccolini or broccoli.

Cost for 4: $7.10
Total Time: 19 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Crunchy Whole-Wheat Veggie Pizzas

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View Recipe: Crunchy Whole-Wheat Veggie Pizzas

We use whole-wheat tortillas as quick pizza crusts–a trick inspired by our friends at Serious Eats.

Cost for 4: $7.35
Total Time: 25 minutes

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

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View Recipe: One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

If you can’t find frozen butternut puree, swap in an equal amount of mashed sweet potato or canned unsweetened pumpkin.

Cost for 6: $8.15
Total Time: 25 minutes


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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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View Recipe: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

This recipe is a versatile template for comfort soup. Feel free to add other veggies or swap in a different noodle.

Cost for 6: $10.79
Total Time: 25 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Lighter Sloppy Joes

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View Recipe: Lighter Sloppy Joes

While many sloppy joe recipes are very sweet, this version has just a touch of brown sugar and is capped off with crunchy bread-and-butter pickles. Serve with apples or grapes for an easy side.

Cost for 6: $5.72
Total Time: 25 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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One-Pot Pasta

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View Recipe: One-Pot Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes

This pasta dinner is a game changer: You use just enough liquid to cook the pasta—no colander needed. 

Cost for 4: $8.43
Total Time: 29 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Beef Chorizo Tacos

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View Recipe: Beef Chorizo Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Each person gets three filling tacos for a satisfying meal full of fresh veggie crunch. Garlic, paprika, cumin, and vinegar turn ground beef into near-instant Mexican-style chorizo, much leaner than the traditional pork version. 

Cost for 4: $8.37
Total Time: 25 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Chicken Casserole

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View Recipe: Chicken, Broccoli, and Brown Rice Casserole

This healthy whole-grain spin on a comfort food classic is indulgent, creamy, and a guaranteed family-pleaser.

Cost for 4: $10.31
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Vegetarian Chili

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View Recipe: Smoky Two-Bean Vegetarian Chili

A wee bit of canned chipotle chiles goes a long way in infusing this hearty chili with rich, smoky flavor and a hint of heat.

Cost for 4: $4.69
Total Time: 28 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Everyday Frittata

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View Recipe: Everyday Frittata

We use evaporated milk here because it has a richness similar to that of sat fat-heavy half-and-half, but with far less fat. Be sure to shake the can vigorously before using. We love the flavor that bacon adds, but if you'd rather omit it, each serving will contain 212 calories, 13.2g total fat (4.4g sat), and 379mg sodium.

Cost for 4: $6.95
Total Time: 20 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Chicken Tenders

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View Recipe: Parmesan Chicken Breast Tenders

We call for chicken breast tenders here to keep things easy, but you can also use skinless, boneless chicken breasts (which are less expensive). Just cut each breast lengthwise into 3 strips.

Cost for 4: $8.61
Total Time: 20 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Sweet Potato Wedges

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View Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

A quick two-step process of microwave-steaming then roasting creates golden-brown sweet potato wedges that make for a versatile side dish or snack.

Cost for 4: $2.46
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Shrimp Sauté

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View Recipe: Saucy Shrimp Sauté on Toast

Check around for the best price on shrimp: Sometimes, it’s at the seafood counter; other times, it’s in the freezer case. The garlic that’s rubbed on the toast at the end lends lots of punch; for sensitive taste buds, skip that step.

Cost for 4: $11.11
Total Time: 21 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Lemon Dressing

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View Recipe: Lemon Dressing

Based on the versatile French dressing called vinaigrette, this sauce can be tailored to any taste. Simply add more lemon juice, olive oil, or honey to adjust the flavors. We recommend making and shaking it in a jelly jar with a lid. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week; just take it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before using, and shake vigorously before dressing the salad. Speaking of salad, a head of romaine lettuce will add about $1.50 to the cost.

Cost for Recipe: $2.33
Total Time: 7 minutes

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Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Quick & Easy Green Beans

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View Recipe: Quick and Easy Green Beans

Here’s a fast, efficient way to cook green beans (and other vegetables), eliminating the fuss of bringing a large pot of water to a boil or draining the veggies.

Cost for 4: $1.12
Total Time: 6 minutes

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This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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    12 of 33 One-Pan Jambalaya
    13 of 33 Tomato-Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
    14 of 33 BBQ Chicken Sandwiches with Coleslaw
    15 of 33 The Cheeseburger Salad
    16 of 33 Fish Nuggets
    17 of 33 Honey-Lime Drumsticks with Snow Peas and Brown Rice
    18 of 33 Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham
    19 of 33 Pork with Chunky Applesauce
    20 of 33 Crunchy Whole-Wheat Veggie Pizzas
    21 of 33 One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese
    22 of 33 Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
    23 of 33 Lighter Sloppy Joes
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    25 of 33 Beef Chorizo Tacos
    26 of 33 Chicken Casserole
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    31 of 33 Shrimp Sauté
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