And we’re right there with you – looking for tips and tricks on how to save on bills and groceries. So we’ve created a list of more affordable dinners to see you through to Christmas Day.
Give the classic tuna pasta bake a flavour kick with olives and chilli flakes.
A makeover of a classic, this family favourite apricot chicken is now an easy traybake. This super speedy recipe is ready in under one hour.
Get a tasty, flavoursome and gluten-free dinner on the table in 17 minutes.
This super speedy dinner is ready in just 25 minutes.
We’ve given classic lasagne a modern twist with a delicious spinach and ricotta filling – it will be a new family fave!
We’ve turned buttery and garlicky chicken Kyiv into a quick, easy and delicious pasta bake, and it’s on the table in less than 40 minutes.
This oven-baked salami and spaghetti frittata ticks all the right boxes – easy to prepare, cheap and, most importantly, delicious!
Traditional beans and greens served with crusty fresh bread – perfect for a hearty side or lighter main.
Chicken pan-bake with olives and tomatoes
One pan is all you need to make this rich tomato, chicken and basil bake.
Encased in golden, shortcrust pastry, this zucchini and bacon slice is the perfect solution to your midweek meal dilemmas.
Spice up your Wednesday night with this simple but tasty rice dish.
Easy Japanese beef mince stir-fry
Low-fat and low-cal, this super-vegie beef mince stir-fry is ready to dish in just 20 minutes.
Loaded with beans, this hearty dish is high in fibre but still has all the flavour you want.
This best-ever macaroni cheese is sure to be a family favourite.
Tuna pasta with capers, lemon and cream
Capers are small, but mighty, and add an extra boost of flavour to this deliciously easy tuna pasta.
Turn leftover rice into quick and easy fried rice by adding Thai-style frozen vegetables.
This one is good for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Just pop ingredients in an oven proof dish and bake. Serve with crusty bread and fresh herbs.
Ready in 35 minutes, this boscaiola is still creamy and cheesy but is way better for you. It makes a great dinner for the kids, too.
Braised chipolata sausages with lentils and basil pesto dressing
This budget-friendly sausage and lentils dish will become a weeknight regular in your household.
This easy tuna lasagne with zucchini, capsicum and ricotta will become your budget family dinner of the season.
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Originally published as Christmas 2023: 20 cheap dinners to get you throught to December 25
