Here is our 30-day Frugal Dinner Recipes meal plan that you can follow if you’re having trouble with what to prepare for dinner this winter season.
We also have a printable version if you want to make your life easier. Just stick it to your fridge or maybe your cupboard and that’s it! Scroll down below for all the scrumptious recipes!
They’re all frugal and easy! NO SWEAT!
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Day 1: Frugal Old-Fashioned Pastie Slab
Pastry dishes are always perfect for winter and this Frugal Old-Fashioned Pastie Slab doesn’t differ! This is mouthwatering and truly tasty. You shouldn’t miss this!
You can pick up sausage meat in 500 gram ‘sausages’ from the mince section of your local Supermarket.
Day 2: Easy Curried Sausages
Sausages ahhhhhhhh! Easy Curried Sausages recipe is the only answer if you’re looking for a recipe that won’t disappoint!
We always have Curried Sausages served over brown rice with a side of steamed vegetables. If you have any leftovers – they are very good in jaffles!
Day 3: Schmancy Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni and cheese recipe is surely one of those dishes that most people love! If you’re one of them, then you should definitely try this Schmancy Macaroni Cheese!
You can serve it on its own as a main – or with steamed veggies.
Day 4: Bacon and Egg Pie
It might sound like a breakfast recipe, but it’s fantastic for dinner too!
Day 5: Mexican Chicken Bake
It’s perfect for winter! This Mexican Chicken Bake is a must-try!
Day 6: Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs are so delicious you’ll be asking for more! Great to make you feel good! Best of all – this recipe is a great way to hide loads of veggies – I like to grate mushrooms and carrots into mine – the boys never know!
Day 7: Three-Ingredient Sour Cream Quiche
Have to prepare a dish in under 1 hour that your visitors will love? Then Three-Ingredient Sour Cream Quiche is here to help you!
Day 8: Bunless Burgers
If you love burgers, but don’t like bread, you might as well have a bite on Bunless Burgers that taste as delicious!
Day 9: Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken
Plain fried chicken can be ho-hum, so if you want to try a different variant, then I suggest this Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken that is so divine!
Day 10: Golden Bake
Golden Bake is perfect if you want to fill yourself up with a dish that will help you be satisfied before you go to sleep! This is yummy and cheap! If you love Shepherds Pie, you’ll love this too!
Day 11: Easy Yogurt Baked Chicken Pieces
The typical baked chicken is dry so if you want to make the flavours become stronger, then try adding yogurt and you’ll not look back anymore!
Served with baked potatoes, steamed carrots and beans.
Day 12: Chicken and Cauliflower Bake
Chicken, cauliflower, and cheese? Perfect combination! This Chicken and Cauliflower Bake tastes so great you’ll regret if you ignore this!
Day 13: Slow Cooker Creamy Salsa Chicken
There are lots of recipes for chicken but here’s one that is truly mesmerising! Slow Cooker Creamy Salsa Chicken is so delicious. You’ll drool over this!
Day 14: Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup is always perfect for winter because it’s super effective to warm you up! This is gluten-free and dairy-free so this is healthy too!
Day 15: Cream of Chicken Soup
Here’s another Chicken Soup that is so great to end your cold day with. This is so creamy and a good option if you want to try something other than the Chicken Noodle Soup.
Day 16: Slow Cooker Devilled Sausages
This isn’t as how the name describes it. Slow Cooker Devilled Sausages are so flavourful and impressive you’ll think it has been sent from above! Truly tastes divine!
Day 17: Savoury Mince
Savoury Mince is an amazing dish because it can be used for anything! But it tastes so good if you eat it as is so you don’t have to worry about making anything else with it!
Savoury Mince can be turned into Shepherd’s Pie, Spaghetti Bolognaise – or just served on toast for an easy busy weeknight.
Day 18: Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is a great option if you want to eat something that will go well with the chilly weather because its flavours will warm you up!
Day 19: Easy Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Legs
Did you know that 3 ingredients are enough to make a dish that won’t disappoint? Yep, look at this Easy Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Legs. They’re so juicy and just perfect for dinner!
Day 20: Homemade Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls
Sausage Rolls are loved by kids so the next time your kids ask for a late night snack, then don’t hesitate to try this Homemade Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls recipe!
Day 21: Chicken and Vegetable Casserole
Chicken and Vegetable Casserole is that one veggie dish that even the fussy eaters won’t get enough of. This is delicious and truly healthy!
Day 22: Chicken and Mashed Potato Bake
Simple. Chicken and mashed potato are perfect for each other so this dish will surely capture your heart!
Day 23: Sticky Sausages
We can’t get enough of sausages! Here’s another sausage recipe that is so easy to make but tastes divine!
Day 24: Sausage Stroganoff
Want a sausage recipe that your kids will love? Then Sausage Stroganoff is the only answer!
Day 25: Sausage Risotto
Sausages… again. Sausage Risotto isn’t only great for winter but for any time of the year! This is an easy peasy recipe that you can make in 1 hour!
Day 26: Veggie-Filled Bolognaise Sauce
Veggie-Filled Bolognaise Sauce is perfect if you’re looking for a pasta recipe that even the veggie haters will enjoy. Can you even spot the veggies in the picture? I bet you can’t.
Day 27: Beef Tortilla Stack
Level up your love for tortillas and make this Beef Tortilla Stack that’s too good to ignore! Your kids will love this!
Day 28: Fussy Eaters Easy Chicken Stir Fry
This Chicken Stir Fry recipe is disgusting in the eyes of the fussy eaters but have them taste this and they’ll forget they hate veggies! They may even ask for more!
Day 29: Low-Fat Tuna Mornay
This is a healthier version of tuna mornay so if you’re on a diet, then try this Low-Fat Tuna Mornay recipe instead of the usual one.
Day 30: Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
It’s so heartbreaking to have leftovers and to not know what to do with them but, well, if you have leftover chicken, here’s a way to make it alive again!
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These frugal dinner recipes are perfect! Your family will love them!
