Cook dinner on a dime

6 meals that beat takeout any day

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Chew on this fact: Canadian families spend on average $38 a week on food bought outside the home. That’s over $150 a month! Below get 6 meals that are cheaper than your typical takeout fare. What’s even better? They taste great.

Restaurant-style black bean soup: This 5-ingredient one-pot wonder is ready in 15 minutes.
Thai noodles with shrimp and veggies: Thai food has never been so affordable. Not to mention delicious and healthy.
Turkey Waldorf pizza: Sure you can splurge on a gourmet pizza from that fancy pizza joint. Or, you can spend 10 minutes prepping this mouthwatering main.
Mac & Cheese burger bowl: Here’s a kid favourite that’s ready in 30 minutes flat. How could you go wrong?
Mexican sloppy Joes: With only 6 main ingredients, these scrumptious sandwiches will be ready in minutes.
Taco beef burgers: You can serve these homemade burgers fresh from the grill— they’ll surpass the drive-through variety any day.

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