As heating expenses go up, weeknight meals still have to stay within the grocery budget. This collection relies on pasta, rice, beans, cabbage, ground meat, and pantry sauces, with both quick stovetop recipes and slow-cooked options to fit different schedules. It includes noodles and skillet meals, plus chili, casseroles, soup, stew, and a roast that can provide several servings. The variety makes it easier to choose a recipe based on how much time you have and how many people you need to feed.
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