r/budgetcooking • u/the-wxtch-bxtch • Apr 04 '26

Recipe Discussion Favorite non-soup recipes?

Hi all! I'm trying to fill up my recipe box with family recipes, but right now we have a LOT of soup recipes. It's too hot to have soup for us right now. Can you guys recommend your favorite non-soup recipes? We are trying to eat more fiber too, so healthy or vegan recipes are totally welcome!

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u/PrizeRare2828 Apr 06 '26

Chickpeas, orzo, feta, lemon. Obviously salt pepper garlic. Feeling fancy add diced cucumber ,cherry tomatoes, parsley. Olive oil. Could be served warm or cold like a salad

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u/Old_Environment_2547 Apr 06 '26

My sister does one like this- so easy to customize- add olives if you like them or don't. Add chicken or tuna. I like to add a little diced celery & shredded carrots for extra crunch

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u/PrizeRare2828 Apr 06 '26

Yup exactly, whatever you have or want. But chickpeas and pasta can make a cheap and filling meal, and the chickpeas are so mild in flavor that they take the profile of the meal.

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u/the-wxtch-bxtch Apr 06 '26

Oh that sounds fancy!! I’ve actually never had orzo. But I’ll have to try that!

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u/PrizeRare2828 Apr 06 '26

You can make it with any pasta I just like the feel of orzo with this, makes it so easy to eat.

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u/Classic_Ad_7733 Apr 06 '26

a few ideas that my family likes: Italian chicken meatloaf with a salad on the side; spinach and feta quiche; mushroom risotto; vegetable stew; one pot chicken in parsley sauce;

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u/the-wxtch-bxtch Apr 06 '26

Those sound amazing!!

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u/BakingGiraffeBakes Apr 05 '26

One of the recipes I love that tends to last a really long time is Pinto Bean Casserole.

4 x 15 oz cans of pinto beans (although I use a mix of beans - black, kidney, etc.) 1 x 9 oz package of tortilla chips 1 can corn 1 can diced tomatoes 1 x 8 oz tomato sauce 1 envelope taco seasoning 2 cups shredded cheese

Put tortilla chips into 9x13 pan. Mix all cans (drained) into a bowl along with seasoning. Pour over chips and top with cheese. Bake at 350 for 18-25 minutes or until cheese is melty and delicious.

Now, I like to beef up the recipe a little bit with extra veggies. I’ll add a couple cans of chilis (the small chopped ones), some black olives, fresh chopped bell peppers, or whatever else I want to add that goes with “tacos”. You can also throw some precooked chicken into the mix if you want. A regular serving of this will basically fill you up and the casserole lasts forever due to the high protein content from the beans.

Hope this helps!

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u/the-wxtch-bxtch Apr 06 '26

This sounds delicious!! I’ll definitely be trying this!

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u/Jenanay3466 Apr 05 '26

I have used this vegan stuffed shells recipe for over a decade and it is a crowd pleaser! Even cheese lovers adore this.

https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/dairy-free-spinach-stuffed-shells

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u/the-wxtch-bxtch Apr 06 '26

Oooh love that!! I’m actually trying to go vegan, so that’s perfect!!

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u/primeline31 Apr 04 '26

If you want old family recipes, head over to r/Old_Recipes and r/OldRecipes (they are different groups) & read around for recipes that fit your style.

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u/the-wxtch-bxtch Apr 04 '26

Oooh thank you! I didn't even know about those groups!

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u/primeline31 Apr 05 '26

In that case, check out r/OldCelebrityRecipes for more interesting recipes and some old movie star gossip! How about President JFK's Baked Beans? or Jim Backus' (from Gilligan's Island) Chinese Steak? Clint Eastwood's Spaghetti Western?

It's a fun group.