13 Budget-Friendly Recipes I Swear By

Unless you’re Taylor Swift at the Grammys not realizing that eggs have become extraordinarily expensive, you’re probably reminded daily that the rising costs of basic ingredients have made cooking on a budget more challenging than ever. But never fear! Cost-effective meals are honestly the basis of my weekly cooking these days, and I’ve tried plenty that are just as tasty, if not tastier, than a recipe you’d totally splurge on. Enter: the 13 recipes below.

There’s a little bit for everyone: whether you’re a meat-eater, vegetarian or vegan, or whether you’re looking for a healthier meal or something downright comforting. And if you have any go-to budget meals yourself, tell me all about them in the comments below so I can try ’em next.