{"id":7077873,"date":"2026-11-11T10:28:41","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T10:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accountants4yourbusiness.co.uk\/?p=7077873"},"modified":"2026-11-11T10:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T10:28:41","slug":"cheap-fancy-meals-how-to-serve-an-elegant-dinner-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants4yourbusiness.co.uk\/?p=7077873","title":{"rendered":"Cheap Fancy Meals: How to Serve an Elegant Dinner on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default1=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to make cheap fancy meals! When you learn these tricks for food presentation, elegant plating, and budget-friendly recipes, you have all you need for an affordable date night-in that feels fancy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<style style=\"display: none !important;\"><![CDATA[.tasty-pins-banner-container{display:block;margin-bottom:20px;position:relative;width:-moz-fit-content;width:fit-content}.tasty-pins-banner-container a{cursor:pointer;display:flex;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;line-height:1.8em;text-transform:uppercase}.tasty-pins-banner-container a:hover{opacity:1}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner{align-items:center;bottom:0;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:center;left:0;padding-bottom:1em;padding-top:1em;position:absolute;right:0}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner svg{margin-right:4px;width:32px}.tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner span{margin-top:4px}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner{text-decoration:none}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner:hover{opacity:.8}.tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner-image-link{flex-direction:column}.tasty-pins-banner-container a img{margin-bottom:0}.entry-content .wp-block-image .tasty-pins-banner-container img{margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0}#et-boc .et-l div .et_pb_image_wrap .tasty-pins-banner-container .tasty-pins-banner{padding-bottom:1em!important;padding-top:1em;text-decoration:none}#et-boc .et-l div .et_pb_image_wrap .tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner{cursor:pointer;display:flex;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.8em;text-transform:uppercase}#et-boc .et-l div .et_pb_image_wrap .tasty-pins-banner-container a.tasty-pins-banner span{letter-spacing:2px;margin-top:4px}.et-db #et-boc .et-l .et_pb_module .tasty-pins-banner-container a:not(.wc-forward){padding-bottom:0}\n]]><\/style>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inpost-save\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"save-title wp-block-paragraph\">Want to save this post?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, I\u2019ll send you budget recipes and money-saving tips every week!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been hungry for special meals, but don\u2019t have the budget to match, you\u2019re in luck. You don\u2019t need a big grocery budget to enjoy a fine dining experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serving cheap fancy meals at home is all about smart ingredient choices and pretty food presentation. With the right know-how, even the most budget foods can look and taste amazing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Good Cheap Eats we love to make budget meals feel like something special. These fancy dinner ideas will set you up nicely!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-fancy-is-as-fancy-does\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fancy is as Fancy Does<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years ago I worked in a catering kitchen, <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/snack-tray\/\">assembling deli and cheese trays<\/a>, preparing <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/picnic-sandwich\/\">sandwiches<\/a>, and arranging pretty fruit platters. Except for the hair net and the ugly apron, I enjoyed the job immensely \u2014 especially since I love food and I love feeding people. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the mantras that my manager repeated to me often was, \u201cPresentation is everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What he meant was, it doesn\u2019t matter how good it tastes if it looks bad. And in the same vein, if the food\u2019s not up to par, we\u2019ll make up for it by making it pretty. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While those theories certainly breakdown at some point in home cooking, they\u2019re helpful to think about. Even if we\u2019re eating on a budget, I can still serve a nice dinner. And having some cheap fancy meal ideas on hand can help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A fancy dinner makes you feel rich! Even if you aren\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=89363\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make cheap fancy meals! When you learn these tricks for food presentation, elegant plating, and budget-friendly recipes, you have all you need for an affordable date night-in that feels fancy.\" data-pin-title=\"Cheap Fancy Meals: How to Serve an Elegant Dinner on a Budget\" alt=\"pair of gratin dishes filled with cheese enchiladas next to red napkin with two forks.\" class=\"wp-image-89363 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cheese-enchilada-hero-3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cheese-enchilada-hero-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cheese-enchilada-hero-3-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cheese-enchilada-hero-3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cheese-enchilada-hero-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cheese-enchilada-hero-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/cheese-enchilada-hero-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-5-secrets-to-making-cheap-meals-look-fancy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Secrets to Making Cheap Meals Look Fancy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some fancy dinner ideas to make your plates and your food presentation in general a little more inviting:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-1-use-the-freshest-ingredients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use the freshest ingredients.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh ingredients make for a prettier food presentation. No one wants wilted lettuce! So be sure to buy the freshest available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk to the person working in the produce department and ask him or her to teach you how to select ripe produce. Alternatively, you can also request that he or she select the best items for you. If you have a plan for when you\u2019ll serve it, that will help determine the right stage of ripeness to purchase your ingredients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh ingredients will take your fancy dinner ideas over the top!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-2-pay-attention-to-color\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Pay attention to color.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They say that you eat with your eyes first. If a dish is colorful, fresh-looking, and appealing to your eyes, it\u2019s already tempted you and made you want to taste it. It gets you ready for the act of eating and enjoying the food. That\u2019s what makes for the best fancy dinners!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brown, white, yellow, and orange foods don\u2019t tempt our senses, but reds and greens liven up a plate immensely.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add diced tomato to a salad, chopped red pepper to a pizza, or a cherry atop the sundae.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle chopped parsley, basil, or cilantro over the top of a savory recipe can make a difference in the food presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Go for contrasts like a dollop of sour cream next to a scoop of guacamole and a drizzle of salsa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=96566\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make cheap fancy meals! When you learn these tricks for food presentation, elegant plating, and budget-friendly recipes, you have all you need for an affordable date night-in that feels fancy.\" data-pin-title=\"Cheap Fancy Meals: How to Serve an Elegant Dinner on a Budget\" alt=\"close up of bite of chicken enchilada on fork on plate of enchiladas.\" class=\"wp-image-96566 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/green-cx-enchiladas-hero-8-sq-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-3-choose-pretty-serving-dishes-and-linens\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Choose pretty serving dishes and linens.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretty serving dishes and linens make a big difference in the food presentation, even though they aren\u2019t edible. Food stands out nicely on white dishes, so don\u2019t think you need to invest in fancy decorated dishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also don\u2019t have to spend a ton on new serving ware, just keep your eyes open at garage sales and thrift stores. Pretty is as pretty does, not how much pretty costs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dishes don\u2019t even need to be fancy for the food to feel special. Whenever anyone sees my lunches served in black meal prep containers, they always ask about the containers. There\u2019s just something about the presentation of the simple salad in a black box that makes it more attractive.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How you dress up your cheap fancy meals matters!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-4-make-friends-with-ramekins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Make friends with ramekins.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramekins are little glass dishes often used in baking or for serving individual portions. They also make great serving vessels for condiments and side salads. Buy them whenever you see a good deal and use them often.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, a stroll through a thrift store may garner you a decent collection for just a few pennies.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=92820\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make cheap fancy meals! When you learn these tricks for food presentation, elegant plating, and budget-friendly recipes, you have all you need for an affordable date night-in that feels fancy.\" data-pin-title=\"Cheap Fancy Meals: How to Serve an Elegant Dinner on a Budget\" alt=\"table set with gold tablecloth, full plates of food, and goblets filled with wine or sparkling apple cider.\" class=\"wp-image-92820 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-table-set-with-filled-glasses.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-table-set-with-filled-glasses.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-table-set-with-filled-glasses-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-table-set-with-filled-glasses-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-table-set-with-filled-glasses-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-table-set-with-filled-glasses-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Thanksgiving-table-set-with-filled-glasses-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-5-transfer-condiments-to-serving-dishes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Transfer condiments to serving dishes.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While this may make more work for the dishwasher, it makes a huge difference to the table you set and to your food presentation in general.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serving condiments in dishes takes the focus away from the brand of sour cream and the advertising plastered across its packaging and allows you to think more about the food and the company. It also prevents cross contamination of a larger container which reduces the risk of food waste.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little thought into your food presentation can make a huge difference in how those at your table feel about the meal, even if it\u2019s a cheap dinner. It attracts all their senses and gets them ready to enjoy what you\u2019ve prepared, even if it\u2019s budget fare.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1665097770275\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a garnish used for?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A garnish is something added to a prepared dish to make it more appealing, to add color, texture, or a contrasting flavor. Think of lemon slices, chopped herbs, or sliced avocado as something that will make the plate pretty and add some color. All these things add to a prettier food presentation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1665097783860\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is a garnish edible?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Anything that you add to a plate should, in theory, be edible. It would be unsafe to assume that your guests know not to eat the decorations you\u2019ve put on their plate, so be sure to serve only garnishes that are edible.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=97452\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make cheap fancy meals! When you learn these tricks for food presentation, elegant plating, and budget-friendly recipes, you have all you need for an affordable date night-in that feels fancy.\" data-pin-title=\"Cheap Fancy Meals: How to Serve an Elegant Dinner on a Budget\" alt=\"plate of coconut rice and chicken tikka masala.\" class=\"wp-image-97452 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-with-coconut-rice.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-with-coconut-rice.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-with-coconut-rice-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-with-coconut-rice-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-with-coconut-rice-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-with-coconut-rice-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Chicken-Tikka-Masala-with-coconut-rice-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-easy-and-cheap-fancy-meals-to-try-tonight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy and Cheap Fancy Meals to Try Tonight<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for some fancy dinner recipes? Check out this round-up of Good Cheap Eats\u2019 special meals to make your supper super!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-65372 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"A plate of rice and chicken tikka masala\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=17895\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/df-tikka-masala-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/df-tikka-masala-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/df-tikka-masala-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/df-tikka-masala-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/df-tikka-masala-500x500.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chicken Tikka Masala<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ready for a quick and easy supper? This Chicken Tikka Masala is so simple to make, and it\u2019s packed with flavor from the tomato and Indian spices.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/chicken-tikka-masala\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Chicken Tikka Masala\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-99345 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"wedges of goat cheese pizza on white plate.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=100946\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/goat-cheese-pizza-hero-1-sq.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Goat Cheese Pizza<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">With a homemade pizza dough, an olive oil garlic sauce, caramelized onions, sliced mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese,\u00a0and crumbled goat cheese, this thin crust pizza is a guaranteed hit for your next pizza dinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/goat-cheese-pesto-pizza-with-fresh-vegetables\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Goat Cheese Pizza\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-107459 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"overhead shot of dinner plate with fish, asparagus, and quinoa pilaf.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=109575\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fish-and-asparagus-hero-9-sq.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Skillet Fish and Asparagus<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This easy one-dish, five-ingredient fish recipe comes together in just minutes. It&#8217;s the perfect quick-fix meal packed with nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/fish-asparagus-dinner\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Skillet Fish and Asparagus\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-28376 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"grilled pork tenderloin sliced on a plate with cheesy potatoes and green beans.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=90347\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pork-tenderloin-hero-square-1.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Homemade spice blends are a cheap and easy way to add flavor and texture to your favorite grilled meats. Try this grilled pork tenderloin with its warm, spicy rub.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/spice-rubbed-grilled-pork-tenderloin\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-66291 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"a bite of pot roast on a fork with meat and potatoes in the background.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=107471\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/slow-cooker-pot-roast-hero-8-sq-cu-2.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Tomato Gravy<\/span><\/p>\n<p>A slow cooker pot roast is a welcome sight on a cold and busy evening. The slow braise allows the flavors to develop, making this one of my favorite recipes.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/favorite-slow-cooker-pot-roast\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Tomato Gravy\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-66042 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"dinner plate with quinoa pilaf, salad, and pork tenderloin.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=106922\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AF-port-tenderloin-hero-4-sq.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Recipe<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Season budget-friendly pork tenderloin with Dijon mustard and spices for a quick and easy air fryer supper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/dijon-pork-tenderloin\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Recipe\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-107006 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"overhead shot of chicken florentine casserole cut into and with a piece removed.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=109608\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/chicken-florentine-casserole.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chicken Florentine Casserole<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">This delicious one-dish version of Chicken Florentine features a creamy Mornay sauce, chopped spinach, campanelle noodles, and tender chicken. It&#8217;s a delicious pasta bake that deserves a spot in your regular rotation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/chicken-florentine-casserole\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Chicken Florentine Casserole\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-67205 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"open foil packet with fish and shrimp on a plate.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=115429\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fish-packets.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Easy Fish and Shrimp Packets<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take hobo dinners to a new level. Wrap chunks of fish and whole shrimp in foil with vegetables, herbs, and butter for a simple and succulent supper.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/easy-fish-shrimp-packets\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Easy Fish and Shrimp Packets\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-65366 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"overhead shot of cashew chicken on a white dinner plate with a fork nearby on the black table.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=95006\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/cashew-chicken-square.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Easy Cashew Chicken<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cashew Chicken was never easier than this take-out fake-out. It&#8217;s hands free in the preparation, making it a great weeknight quick fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/hands-free-cashew-chicken\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Easy Cashew Chicken\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-66237 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"close up of sour cream chicken on rice.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=94619\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/sour-cream-chicken-square.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sour Cream Chicken with Salsa Verde<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sour Cream Chicken with Salsa Verde is packed with rich flavor. Bathed in sour cream and salsa, the chicken gets extra flavor from Mexican spices and cilantro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/creamy-chicken-salsa-verde\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Sour Cream Chicken with Salsa Verde\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-67182 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"baked chicken breasts cut in halves sitting atop a platter of roasted potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and onions on a black table top.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=92590\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/baked-chicken-and-vegetables-OH-hero-1-sq.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Baked Chicken and Vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Baked Chicken and Vegetables is a quick fix dinner with big results. The crispy skin, tender meat, and succulent vegetables are amazingly delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/roast-chicken-and-vegetables\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Baked Chicken and Vegetables\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-64867 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"overhead shot of a bowl of creamy ham pasta with peas.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=102951\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/ham-pasta-serve-sq.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Ham Pasta with Peas &amp; Tomatoes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Dinner will come together in a jiffy with just a handful of ingredients. This recipe for Creamy Ham Pasta with Peas &amp; Tomatoes comes together in less than 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/creamy-noodles-with-ham\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Creamy Ham Pasta with Peas &amp; Tomatoes\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-66218 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"flatly of ham and cheese croissants on a white platter with dipping sauce.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=110709\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/280-ham-and-cheese-croissants-hero-12-sq.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Ham and Cheese Foldovers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">These ham and cheese foldovers are incredibly easy to make. They are quick-to-assemble ham and cheese croissants that are elegant as well as delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/ham-and-cheese-foldovers\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Ham and Cheese Foldovers\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-64110 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"close-up view of skillet full of creamy garlic shrimp pasta topped with fresh parsley.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=94436\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shrimp-pasta-square.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a restaurant quality meal in just minutes. Enjoy shrimp in a luscious cream sauce over linguini tonight.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/shrimp-with-noodles-and-cream-sauce\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-65361 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"A plate of linguine and shrimp\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=17764\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pesto-Shrimp-Linguine-from-Good-Cheap-Eats-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pesto-Shrimp-Linguine-from-Good-Cheap-Eats-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pesto-Shrimp-Linguine-from-Good-Cheap-Eats-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pesto-Shrimp-Linguine-from-Good-Cheap-Eats-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Pesto-Shrimp-Linguine-from-Good-Cheap-Eats-500x500.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pesto Shrimp Linguine Salad<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pesto Shrimp Linguine Salad is super easy and quick to assemble. It\u2019s packed with flavor thanks to pesto, sundried tomatoes, and black olives.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/pesto-shrimp-linguine-salad\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Pesto Shrimp Linguine Salad\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-66280 wprm-recipe-template-gce-roundup\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" width=\"215\" height=\"215\" class=\"attachment-215x215 size-215x215 perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"close up of creamy chicken and bacon pasta in bowl.\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=103694\" src=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-250x250.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu-735x735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/bacon-chicken-pasta-hero-2-sq-cu.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This Creamy Chicken Pasta dish is sauced with sherry with cream and dotted with bacon, tomatoes, and peas. It\u2019s absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/creamy-chicken-pasta-with-bacon\/\" style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold\" aria-label=\"Creamy Chicken Pasta with Bacon\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/goodcheapeats.com\/food-presentation\/?tp_image_id=94433\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to make cheap fancy meals! 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