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Valentine’s Day Dinner: Budget Friendly

Jorelle Pierce

Valentine’s Day Dinner: Budget Friendly

Everyone wants to go all out this Valentine’s Day for their boo, BUT most end up breaking the bank. I’m in the business of saving money and I want to help you out. First of all, it is possible to have a gourmet meal for less than $20 and enjoy it. Let’s be real, food isn’t cheap anymore.

Let’s take a look at 20 budget friendly options for our upcoming Valentine’s Day.

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20 Meals Under $20

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1. Pistachio Crusted Chicken Fingers

Chicken Tenders — *HEB: Crusted Chicken Fingers*

2. Caprese Skillet Chicken

Valentine's Day Dinner: Budget Friendly — *Little Broken: 20 Min. Easy Skillet Chicken*

3. Baked Ziti with Sausage & Kale

5-Ingredient Italian Sausage and Kale Baked Ziti | gimmesomeoven.com — *Gimme Some Oven*

This 5-ingredient Creamy Spinach Tortellini makes a quick and tasty dinner that all the family will love! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM — *Gimme Some Oven*

4. One-Pot Chicken & Potatoes

One Pot Chicken & Potatoes, simple & delicious dinner idea. Just toss in the baking dish with seasoning & roast! By LetTheBakingBeginBlog.com — *Let The Baking Begin*

5. Pepperoni Pizza & Quesadillas

6. Sirloin Steak with Roasted Parmesan Broccoli & Sliced Tomatoes

7. Grilled Pesto Chicken & Tomato Kebabs

Grilled Pesto Chicken and Tomato Kebabs just SCREAM summer, made with chunks of boneless chicken breasts, skinny basil pesto and grape tomatoes. Serve this as an appetizer at your next backyard bash, or have them for dinner any night of the week with a great big salad or over pasta. — *Skinny Taste: Kebabs*

8. Spaghetti Carbonara

9. Pork Chops with Sweet & Sour Glaze with Roasted Broccolini

10. Lemon Pepper Chicken

11. Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage & Broccoli

Grocery list-14 oz Italian chicken sausage: $5.59-1 box Oricchette pasta: $2.09-1 bag frozen broccoli: $2.49-1 bulb garlic: $0.60-Grated Parmesan cheese: $3.99-Olive oil, salt, and pepper: Pantry staplesTotal cost: $15.16Get the recipe. — *Skinny Taste*

12. Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

*Belle of the Kitchen: Stuffed Black Bean Peppers*

13. Ground Turkey Taco Salad

Grocery list-1 lb. ground turkey: $5.99-1 package taco seasoning: $0.99-1 head iceberg lettuce: $2.99-1 can black beans: $0.99-1 onion: 0.79-2 peppers: $1.79-1 can corn: $1.59-1 bag shredded cheddar: $2.99-Salt and pepper: Pantry staplesTotal cost: $18.12Get the recipe. — *The Cookie Writer*

14. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

15. Portobello Mushroom & Beef Patty Melt

Burger Melt — *Portobello Mushroom Patty Melt*

16. One Pot Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

17. Sloppy Joe

18. Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Skillet

Image result for broccoli chicken alfredo skillet — *Food52: Broccoli Chicken Alfredo Skillet*

19. Pork Teriyaki Fried Rice

Pork Teriyaki Fried Rice ~ Leftover rice, extra teriyaki glaze, pork on sale, some eggs and veggies and you have a quick dinner ready in less than 30 minutes ~ The Complete Savorist — *The Complete Savorist: Pork Teriyaki Fried Rice*

20. Asian Beef & Rice Bowl

15-Minute Healthy Asian Beef Bowl — *Apple Of My Eye: Asian Beef Bowl*

With all of these delicious options, your Valentine’s Day Dinner: Budget Friendly style should top off with a hit. There are so many variations you could create with these recipes so GET CREATIVE! Whatever dish you choose, make it a wonderful, heartfelt dinner for your special one. Most importantly, you’ll be eating good and saving a few bucks. In addition to saving and flavorful food, it’s healthy!

In conclusion, enjoy your love on this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Nothing spells L-O-V-E more than home cooking. Take the time to enjoy the company with one another and don’t get too full. It’s always room for dessert.

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Jorelle Pierce

Jorelle, more personally known as Relle, is a Virginia native turned Georgia Peach. She has a passion for all things Food, Fashion and Travel. As an aspiring actress, travel agent and foodie, she has to stay up to date with current trends. You can find her at many local and non local events gathering the latest scoop on entertainment. Take a glimpse into her life by following her on Instagram and Facebook. IG: @Letsgetrelle