15 dinners for under $15: How to cook on a family-friendly budget

With the cost of living soaring, there are ways you can save money and still cook some tasty dishes. Here are some budget-friendly recipes.

We all know eating in season saves the cash, but there are many other ways to go thrifty on dinner, without the compromise.

Here the Delicious team has picked some favourite please-everyone dinners you can turn to when the purse strings are a little tight — and there’s some vegetarian options as well.

Click on the links below for the full recipes.

Thai chicken risotto

You’ve never had risotto like this before. With it’s spicy kick it’s sure to be a winner.

Try cooking a Thai chicken risotto. Picture: Supplied

Bacon, mozzarella and baked bean jaffles

A posh take on the Australian childhood classic, this jaffle is full of home-made beans, melty buffalo mozzarella and streaky bacon.

Spaghetti in cherry tomato sauce

If you’re stuck for inspiration, try this easy pasta dish that you can put together with just a few ingredients.

Leek and yoghurt soup with slow-braised onions

This dish is inspired by an Afghani yoghurt soup. The rich tang of the yoghurt plays against the sweetness of the braised onions.

Beef, beer and bacon spaghetti

This is one trifecta we’ll always back, with all the favourite essentials in one dish. Dinner is served, just add beer.

There are some good vegetarian options too. Picture: Supplied

Roasted sweet potatoes with chilli and seeds

For the busy cook, microwaving is the best way to get ahead. Chef Matt Wilkinson’s roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy.

Chorizo carbonara

Forget that cream-laden carbonara, our chorizo and wholemeal spaghetti version is nourishing enough for every night.

Spaghetti with meatballs and cherry tomatoes

This sausage and spaghetti meal is perfect for the whole family.

A variation on the traditional spaghetti bolognese.

Brown rice salad with borlotti beans and celery

“Eat nothing white” seems to be a common chant whether you are talking to Oprah’s health guru or mine – Matt Preston

Thai-style chicken wings with lemongrass and chilli

Get your hands dirty with Phoebe Wood’s sticky Thai-style chicken wings. Easy entertaining at its best.

Spelt margherita pizza with ‘pepperoni’ chickpeas

Mouth watering Italian flavours spring to life in this healthy, vegetarian pizza recipe by Phoebe Wood. Introducing: spelt margherita pizza with ‘pepperoni’ chickpeas.

Potato jackets with a twist. Picture: Supplied

15-minute jacket sweet potatoes

These quick and easy jacket sweet potatoes are packed to the brim with spiced chickpeas, tomato and feta.

Spicy chickpeas with soppressata and eggs

Can’t decide between baked beans and poached eggs? Try out this all-in-one breakfast combination.

Zuppa povera (poor man’s soup)

This budget-friendly soup is warm and hearty for cold winter nights.

Spaghetti fritters with salami and zucchini

Put a new spin on everyone’s favourite cucina with this easy weeknight recipe.

Originally published as 23 dinners for under $15: amazing family meals on a budget

Originally published as 15 dinners for under $15: How to cook on a family-friendly budget