Budget-Friendly Recipes

Strawberry Pretzel Salad – Budget Bytes

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad instantly takes me back to summers at my grandma’s house. It always showed up at family gatherings, and I knew exactly what it meant: dessert was about to outshine dinner. The salty pretzel crust, the sweet cream cheese layer, and the glossy strawberry Jello packed with fresh berries? Still one of

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Chocolate Depression Cake (egg-free, dairy-free)

Since a lot of us are trying to cut our grocery bills where possible, I thought there was no better time to reshare this Chocolate Depression Cake recipe (also known as Crazy Cake or Wacky Cake), which was born out of a time when ingredients were in limited supply—The Great Depression. This unique cake is

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Beet Salad – Budget Bytes

Beets are in my top 5 favorite vegetables, for SURE. They’re sweet yet earthy and visually stunning. They can be enjoyed 100 different ways, but my favorite way is simple: as the star ingredient in a salad! This Beet Salad is made extra simple by skipping the step of cooking beets and opening up a

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Air Fryer Zucchini – Budget Bytes

In my opinion, there’s truly no comparison when it comes to aromatic in-season zucchini and wrapped-in-plastic off-season zucchini. The earthy aroma is one of my favorite characteristics of fresh zucchini… the next time you pick one up that’s super fresh, give it a sniff! They smell like summer, and I can’t get enough of it.

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Stovetop Lasagna – Budget Bytes

Lasagna has always held a special place in my heart. But as much as I love a slow-cooked, oven-baked version, sometimes I just need a dinner on the table that’s fast and affordable. And this mushroom alla vodka Stovetop Lasagna is one of my favorites. At just $2.50 a serving, it’s my shortcut to all

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Red, White and Blue Trifle

There are two things I know for sure. You can’t come to a BBQ empty-handed, and everyone loves dessert. This Red, White, and Blue Trifle recipe is just the thing you need for your next summer gathering! It’s budget-friendly, beautiful, fun to make, and a serious crowd-pleaser (trust me). I layer spongy cake, blueberry sauce,

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Bloody Mary Mix – Budget Bytes

It doesn’t matter if you enjoy a good old Bloody Mary with or without some alcohol; this homemade Bloody Mary Mix recipe is for you. It’s super budget-friendly, uses a bunch of kitchen staples, and there’s enough for everybody to share! I like to utilize the whole can of tomato juice to enjoy this spicy

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Onion Chutney – Budget Bytes

If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I LOVE condiments—I always ask for extra on the side, and when it comes to this Onion Chutney, I ask for triple! Chutney comes in all kinds of forms and is often a flavorful blend of fruits or vegetables, spices, and something tangy or

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German Potato Salad Recipe – Budget Bytes

Okay, okay, okay, while I love a good rich and creamy southern-style potato salad, sometimes I want something different. I really like German potato salad because it’s a little bit lighter on the palate with its tangy mayo-free vinaigrette dressing, but it still has plenty of body and flavor, thanks to BACON. It makes a

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Grilled Shrimp – Budget Bytes

One of the most surprising discoveries I’ve had as a mom was how much my daughter loved shrimp the first time she tried it. I’m not sure why I expected her to dislike it, but I was pleasantly surprised when she gobbled it all up! And I think this Grilled Shrimp recipe had a lot

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