Budget-Friendly Recipes

Split Pea Soup

All I’ve been craving lately is a big, warm bowl of soup! Lucky for me, this easy Split Pea Soup recipe hits the spot! It has lots of veggies, and the added ham gives it sooo much flavor! It’s thick, filling, and like most soup recipes, it makes a big batch. Perfect to freeze any

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Pumpkin Spice Fudge

Your Halloween costume’s ready and the party’s calling, but you can’t show up empty-handed. Enter my creamy, sweet 10 Minute Pumpkin Spice Fudge on a budget! These festive bites are cozy, affordable, and ridiculously easy to make—just a microwave and a fridge will do the trick. No candy thermometer (or witches’ cauldron 😉) required. Homemade Pumpkin

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Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Soup weather is my favorite kind of weather, mostly because I get to make recipes like this Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup. This budget-friendly soup recipe has been a long-standing favorite (since 2011!!), and it never gets old. The creamy broth, tender chicken, and hearty wild rice all cook together in one pot, making it

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Pumpkin Trifle

Who says trifles are just for summer and garden parties? This easy Pumpkin Trifle is pure sugar, spice, and everything nice. It starts with a soft, spongy cake made with warm autumn spices, followed by a creamy pumpkin cheesecake layer, and crowned with fluffy, sweetened whipped cream. This fall dessert is light yet decadent and

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30 Minute Posole

Whenever I have leftover pulled pork in my fridge, this easy 30 Minute Posole recipe is the only thing on my mind. It’s my budget-friendly, quick take on traditional posole, made with pantry staples and ready in half an hour. This filling, flavor-packed, comforting stew is leftovers done right. It’s a weeknight dinner you’ll purposefully

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Witches Brew (Halloween Punch)

YES! I am one of those people who love Halloween. I grew up watching scary movies and having the scariest house on the block come trick-or-treating time. I can promise you, though, this Witches Brew is all treat, no tricks! With just 5 ingredients, this bubbly Halloween punch comes together in minutes and is guaranteed

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Easy Homemade Egg Drop Soup

This fast and easy homemade Egg Drop Soup comes together quicker than ordering takeout and has a ginger-infused broth that’s extra comforting (especially if you’re feeling under the weather). And because this soup is so incredibly simple with just 10 ingredients, it lends itself well to several variations, allowing you to customize the soup based

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Worms in Dirt

There are some recipes that instantly take me back to childhood, and Worms in Dirt is one of them! I mean, what’s not to love about these little cups of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms?! They’re just plain fun! This super simple, kid-friendly dirt pudding recipe is the perfect budget-friendly Halloween dessert, Earth

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

If ever there was a meal-worthy soup, it would be this easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup! This bowl full of colorful, chunky vegetables and a super thick cheesy “broth” is sure to leave you warm, happy, and satisfied. Unlike others I’ve tried, my broccoli cheddar soup recipe doesn’t use heavy cream and is slightly lighter on

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Apple Flautas

Apple flautas will always remind me of my childhood. If you grew up in the 90s like I did, you probably remember the Schwann’s man making his rounds. I can still picture my mom pulling a box of frozen apple flautas from his freezer truck full of frozen goodies, and I knew dessert was about

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