20 budget-friendly dinner recipes that are perfect for flats (2024)

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Dinner

March 15, 2020

Coming up with simple meals that are tasty, nutritious and easy on the pocket is no small task when you're cooking for flatmates. We've rounded up our best budget-friendly meals to help you feed the bunch - without compromising on taste.

20 budget-friendly dinner recipes that are perfect for flats (4)Author profileHarriet Keown

20 budget-friendly dinner recipes that are perfect for flats (5)

Quick and Easy

February 15, 2019

Video: Meatless Mexican stuffed peppers

This quick and easy meat-free filling is a great option for those who are flatting, as it can be served over rice or piled into a jacket potato, as well as making a great stuffing for veges.

BySophie Gray

Quick and Easy

April 26, 2018

Loaded pumpkin nachos

These incredible loaded pumpkin nachos are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the flavours of autumn. Say hello to your new favourite snack/meal!

BySophie Gray

Lunch

June 30, 2009

Dhal with chutney yoghurt

Lentil and chickpea dhal with chutney yoghurt from Australian Women’s Weekly.

ByWomen's Weekly Food

Quick and Easy

May 29, 2014

Mexican meatball tortillas

Whip up a batch of these tasty Mexican spiced chicken meatballs in under 10 minutes. Serve your meatballs wrapped in a warm tortilla with fresh salad for a quick family dinner.

ByWomen's Weekly Food

Winter

July 30, 2018

Potato and egg rendang

In an aromatic sauce, this perfectly rich potato and egg rendang is bursting with flavour and is perfect served with rice and topped with fresh coriander for an incredibly warming family meal.

BySarah Murphy

Healthy

April 29, 2019

Nadia Lim’s vege pizzas

Homemade pizza is delicious and a much healthier (and yummier) alternative to those from most pizza outlets. Plus, the kids really love to lend a hand making them. These vegetable toppings are always a hit!

ByNadia Lim

Lunch

October 29, 2012

Green chicken curry

Impress your friends and family with this fragrant and creamy green chicken curry recipe that really packs a flavour punch and works a treat when served with steamed rice.

ByWomen's Weekly Food

Winter

June 11, 2019

Sausage curry

This sausage curry is fabulous served on creamy mashed potato or buttered rice, making such a nourishing winter dinner for the family. It’s super easy to pull together, and is packed with delicious flavour.

ByEmma Boyd

Gluten Free

March 11, 2020

Margherita pizzas with gluten-free kūmara bases

Create authentic Margherita pizzas with a gluten-free twist – the bases are made out of kūmara and rolled oats! They have a fabulously crunchy edge when cooked, meaning they are perfect for holding all of your favourite toppings.

BySophie Gray

Quick and Easy

January 29, 2019

Lamb burgers with beetroot sauce

Save money on dinner tonight with these quick and easy lamb burgers. Filled with juicy lamb steaks and our incredible homemade beetroot sauce recipe – it’s a meal the whole family will love!

ByWomen's Weekly Food

Dinner

September 17, 2018

Beefed up bolognese

The most expensive part of most meals is the protein. So a clever way to stick to your budget is to use veges to beef up your bolognese.

ByNici Wickes

Quick and Easy

August 12, 2019

Chicken schnitzel with lemon parsley butter

Compromise on cost, not on flavour with this budget-friendly but oh-so-tasty chicken schnitzel recipe. Pair with our zingy lemon parsley butter and crunchy cabbage slaw for a well-balanced dinner idea.

ByNici Wickes

Quick and Easy

September 17, 2018

Pumpkin and cashew curry

This pumpkin and cashew curry is so incredibly moreish! The cashews soften to a light crunch on cooking and the mix of spices forms the perfect background for the pumpkin.

ByNici Wickes

Quick and Easy

August 26, 2018

Spaghetti lentil bolognese

A delicious new twist on a versatile Italian staple. Enjoy this wonderfully comforting spaghetti lentil bolognese for a hearty midweek meal that the whole family will love!

BySarah Murphy

Winter

March 31, 2019

Creamy turmeric, basil and buttercup soup

If you’re looking for a winter warmer, this is the dish for you! Combining creamy buttercup squash with beautiful mild spices and added flavour from cream cheese, a bowl of this soup is like a warm hug.

BySophie Gray

Healthy

November 22, 2015

Tofu and chia stir-fry

Superfoods to the rescue – Tofu and Chia Stir-fry. Photography by Brett Stevens/bauersyndication.com.au

ByWomen's Weekly Food

Lunch

May 17, 2016

Yakitori chicken and eggplant skewers

Sticky and flavourful, this delicious Japanese-inspired recipe uses budget-friendly chicken thighs. A surefire hit at the dinner table!

ByJennene Plummer

Quick and Easy

March 11, 2018

One-tray sausage and vegetable bake with crusty bread

Nici Wickes’ one-tray sausage bake recipe is the perfect simple dinner option. Sausages are baked with colourful vegetables, sherry vinegar and served with crusty bread to mop up all the delicious juices

ByNici Wickes

Dinner

June 18, 2018

Chunky sausage and fennel pasta bake

With its fresh anise flavour and nutritious properties, fennel deserves a place on your plate this winter! So enjoy this comforting chunky sausage and fennel pasta bake for a delicious weeknight meal.

BySophie Gray

Author profileHarriet Keown

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