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    Home » Main Dishes

    Frugal Main Dish Recipes

    The main dish is the starring attraction, the one that can make or break the meal. It can also make or break your budget.

    Whether you're going meatless with Spring Vegetable Soup or beefing things up with this homemade Carne Asada recipe, these frugal main dish recipes are sure to save your bacon.

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    Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas

    Tri-Tip Sandwiches

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    Buffalo Chicken Wraps with Blue Cheese Dressing

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    Meatloaf on the Grill

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    Sundried Tomato & Brie Pasta

    Easy Taco Salad to Feed a Crowd

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    Thai Chicken Pizza

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    Burrito Pizza to Spice Up Your Pizza Nights

    Goat Cheese Pizza (With Pesto And Fresh Vegetables)

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    Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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    Quick and Easy Three Cheese Pizza

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    Homemade Gravy for Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes

    Pesto Pizza with Feta & Tomatoes

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    Lawnmower Taco Casserole Recipe

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    Chicken Parmesan: Our First Date Dinner

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    Spicy Hummus and Veggie Wrap

    How to Fry an Egg

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    Summer Rolls

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