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If your family has different meal days or you just want to try something different, you can challenge yourself by cooking some different recipes, and you don’t have to spend a fortune doing it. There are some incredible cheap international cuisine dishes that are perfect for the grocery shopper on a budget and will allow you to make something that will have leftovers and also provide a good meal that takes you to another world. The flavors just might surprise you, so pay attention to the taste descriptions, but it’s always good to feel a little brave and take a plunge.

Salmon Rosti

With frozen hash browns and flaked salmon, you can make a traditional Swiss dish and favorite. This dish calls for a creamy dill sauce, lemon juice, and a bit of ketchup. You can pair this dish with sugar peas or green beans, sliced scallions and some Dijon mustard. In addition, this is a low caloric meal in less than 350 calories just for the salmon. You find the recipe on EatingWell.com.

Indian Mango Dhal/Dal

In India, there are more than 60 types of dhal or dal. The basics of the dish call for lentils or legumes flavored with different spices. You can use yellow lentils, also called toor dal and mango, cooked in a Southern Indian style, which becomes a bit like a creamy soup. Serve with rice for a small lunch or a smaller dinner plate. Try Healthy Noms for the recipe and cooking tips.

Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

If you love Italian food, then this dish is definitely for you. Pureed sun-dried tomatoes combine with potato gnocchi for a twist on the old favorite. You can toss with marinara sauce or Bolognese to finish. You can find the recipe on Delish.com.

Pork Bok Choy Stir Fry

This is a healthy take on stir fry and is actually very cheap. You can cut the bok choy into thinner, long strips to be more like noodles. Japanese soba noodles are also good to partner with this recipe, because they can give you a boost of fiber. Mild-flavored rice noodles or whole wheat spaghetti are other good choices that work. You can serve with cucumbers in white wine vinegar. You can get plenty of tips and help, in addition to the recipe, from Jan’s Sushi Bar.

Huevos Rancheros Verdes

Mexican food is always a favorite, because there’s usually a lot of it for a small price. This is a different take on Mexican and isn’t in a taco. Huevos rancheros also called “ranch eggs” is a classic Mexican dinner that’s made with a red tomato-based sauce. You can also substitute green salsa if you want to do something a bit spicier. Slices of avocado also add to the tastiness of this dish. Check out the recipe on Delish.com.

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