Taste of Home: Dinner on a Dime: 403 Budget-Friendly Family Recipes

by Taste of Home

Dig Into Family Favorites that Don't Break the Bank! With Dinner on a Dime, cutting the grocery bill has never been easier or tastier.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Taste of Home magazine is an American cooking publication.

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this cookbook. Like almost all of the Taste of Home publications it is useful for real people who shop at regular grocery stores. I also liked some of the tips included such as how to cut up a whole chicken for use. Great book.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

First of all, I must say, that based on the title I expected to see some sort of cost-analysis of the meals and why they were considered "budget-friendly". No such information was found and either I have a really skewed sense of "budget" or a lot of these are rather pricey.

The book had a lot of nice, color photos (not of every recipe). The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Most of the recipes use a lot of canned/processed foods, however, and while some substitutions could be made, others just won't work. Of the 403 recipes, I found 8 I'd like to try. It was worth checking out from the library, but not owning.

[Yvonne O'Connor · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have a ton of TOH recipes from magazines and their books over the years, but did not find these at all interesting or ones I would want to make. Way too much out of a can or box and so much casserole type foods! I found one pie that I would make in the mix and that’s it.

[Amy Webster-Bo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I made a list of ones we are trying and we are gonna see if they work, but their is some good looking food in this one,

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many great recipes and tips. Was hoping for some nutrition facts also or even cost evaluation. Going to try a few of the recipes.

[Blaire]

I love the Taste Of Home Cookbooks. They have very economical, and easy to make delish foods. I really enjoyed the beginning of this book, where it charts shelf life of foods for your pantry and freezer and has a lot of tips and hints for saving time and money. Many many recipes I will be making from this cookbook.

[Robin Desousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love, love, love this book. I use it all the time. Most of the meals cost me less the 12$ and I feed a family of 5 three boys under 11. All most everything is kid friendly. I've bought three more and have Had a subscription for years!!!

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good options and simple recipes. But using a lot of canned/processed foods which is what I am trying to steer clear of lately.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

yummy!

[Susan Ryan]

There are so many delicious recipes in this book. You mouth waters just reading and looking at the pictures. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to cook.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome recipes. Just need to get past the fact some photos look circa 1990's, but otherwise easy and inexpensive recipes.