Our Thrifty Tuesday guest panel of Janice Meredith, Randy Feltis, and Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault all share a budget-saving family meal that they prepare for under $10.00.

Pasta with Tomato Sauce

• Unico San Marzano tomatoes
  $1.49
• Unico tomato paste
  $0.89
• Italpasta penne
  2 bags @ $1.79 each = $3.58
• One stick of butter
  $1.24
• Ace Bake Your Own demo-baguette
  qty 2 @$3.49 = $1.75

TOTAL: $10.11

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

• Can of black beans
  $1.50
• Chopped onion
  $0.25
• Cooked quinoa
  $1.70
• Squeezed lemon
  $0.50
• Bread crumbs
  $0.20
• Quinoa flour
  $0.80
• Garlic clove
  $0.20
• Baking powder
  $0.10
• Burger buns
  qty 4 @$1.70
• Slices of vegan cheese
  qty 4 @$2.10

TOTAL: $9.05 /4 burgers

For this Black Bean Quinoa Burger recipe, click here.

Cheese Omelette

• Eggs
  $1.95/doz
• Broccoli crown
  $1.97
• 200g. cheese
  $3.50
• 142g salad
  $3.47

TOTAL: $10.89

Roasted Chicken with Loaded Potatoes and Cauliflower Salad

• 1 large Roasted chicken
  $13.00
• Baked potatoes
  qty 4 @$4.00
• Bacon
  $1.00
• Sour cream
  $1.00
• Green onion
  $1.00
• 1/2 cauliflower
  $1.50
• 1/2 cucumber
  $1.00
• 1/2 bunch mint
  $1.00

TOTAL: $23.5 = $5.87 per person

Rosemary Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower Salad recipe, click here.

Chicken tacos with Green Mango Salad

• Taco shells
  $2.00
• Left over chicken
  $0.00
• Avocado
  $1.50
• Red onion
  $0.75
• Mozzarella
  $4.00
• Mango
  $2.00
• Red pepper
  $1.00
• 1/2 cucumber
  $1.00
• 1/2 bunch mint
  $1.00

TOTAL: $13.25 = $3.31 per person

For Chicken Taco with Green Mango Salad recipe, click here.

Chicken Noodle Soup with Crispy Baguette & Brie

• Chicken stock
  $0.00
• Chicken
  $0.00
• Carrots
  $0.50
• Celery
  $0.50
• Noodles
  $0.50
• What ever you find in your fridge
  $0.00
• Baguette
  $1.50
• Brie
  $4.00

TOTAL: $7.00 = $1.75 per person

For Chicken Noodle Soup with Crispy Baguette & Brie recipe, click here.