Cheap Dinner Ideas for Two That Won’t Break the Bank

Pasta is the perfect go-to when you’re trying to adhere to a stricter grocery budget. But if you’re looking to avoid going the traditional spaghetti and meatballs route, this simple pasta dish made with olive tapenade and toasted garlic breadcrumbs is an easy light dinner for two.

Lettuce can be a little pricey sometimes, but this simple salad option will be easy on the wallet while providing lighter fare that will impress your dinner guest.

Sheet pan meals are among the easiest to whip up in the kitchen, leaving you plenty of time to relax over a glass of wine while you and your partner wait for the oven to ding.

Taking part in Meatless Monday is not only good for the planet, but it’s also great for your budget. These cauliflower steaks will be a hit with vegetarians and carnivores alike.

Halloumi elevates any dish, and this fresh salad makes for the perfect vegetarian dinner. Make enough of this hearty salad and you’ll find yourself with plenty left over for lunch the next day.

You can’t go wrong with these 3-ingredient kimchi chicken patties. Whether you serve the patties inside a slider bun, pita bread, or a lettuce wrap, this 30-minute meal is guaranteed to impress.

Banh mi sandwiches are Vietnamese-style subs that are worthy of any dinner table. This impressive grilled shiitake and tofu banh mi sandwich recipe is full of flavour and is much easier to make than you think.

If you’re looking to jazz up your meal game, why not try this hot dog fried rice? It’ll even yield some leftovers that you and your sweetheart can take to work the next day.

Keep it simple with a vegan twist on the classic egg salad. This no-cook dinner is a fabulous affordable dinner option for a plant-based picnic for two.