Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy American Goulash – One Pot

Oh my goulash, you guys. It’s not often that I use wine in my cooking because it can be pretty pricey, but something magical happens when you add red wine to beef, and it’s something that I just can not resist. Luckily, I live near an Aldi store now, so I can get a bottle

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Budget-Friendly Fish Soup – Budget Bytes

Seafood can get pricey fast, especially if you’re landlocked like we are. But I’m here to tell you that you don’t need fresh-off-the-boat fish to make a delicious fish soup at home. I use frozen tilapia in this recipe as it’s affordable, easy to keep on hand, and makes this Budget-Friendly Fish Soup totally doable.

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Hearty Meatball Soup – Budget Bytes

It’s no secret just how much I love a good meatball recipe, and this one is an oldie but a goodie. My Hearty Meatball Soup is packed with tender, Italian-style turkey meatballs simmered in a rich tomato-based broth and plenty of veggies and pasta to make it super filling and totally budget-friendly. It’s an easy

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Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo – Budget Bytes

We all have those dishes that transport us back to our childhood, and for me, this Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo does just that. It’s rich, silky, and made with a handful of simple staples that I always keep stocked in my kitchen. And no, you won’t find any heavy cream here! This recipe is my take

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Marry Me Chicken – Budget Bytes

Any time a recipe goes viral with “Marry Me” in the title, I am always extra curious to give it a try. I mean, if a skillet dinner has that much power, I need to know what the fuss is about. And this easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s creamy, savory, and

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30-Minute Smoky Black Bean Soup

I hope you guys don’t ever get sick of all my soup recipes because they’re some of my favorite budget-friendly meals to make! This simple Black Bean Soup is definitely one of my faves because it’s so fast, super thick, and hearty, and leaves the door open for tons of fun toppings. It’s kind of like

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Carrot Cake – Budget Bytes

My soft and fluffy Carrot Cake, made with homemade cream cheese frosting, always steals the show! I’m a big fan of this recipe, and I love how you can mix it up to make it your own. I made this a sheet pan cake to keep this recipe easy and approachable. I also kept things

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Easy Cabbage Soup – Budget Bytes

I was first introduced to this recipe through the notorious cabbage soup diet. While I’m not a fan of that type of diet, I am a huge fan of this homemade Cabbage Soup recipe itself. Why? For one simple reason—it’s absolutely DELICIOUS. Yeah, I was surprised, too. The first time I tried it, I was pleasantly

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Quick & Easy Garlic Noodles – Sweet, Savory, Addictive!

These sweet, salty, and downright addictive Garlic Noodles have been a staple in my kitchen for years—literally! This is one of my OG recipes, first published nearly 16 years ago, and to this day, it’s still one of my favorites. I mean, the reviews speak for themselves! With a short and simple ingredient list full

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Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili – Budget Bytes

If there’s one flavor combo I can’t get enough of, it’s smoky, spicy Mexican chorizo with hearty sweet potatoes. This Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili combines those flavors into the most delicious one-pot meal for the whole family (seriously, this chili is the BOMB). Since chorizo is already packed with bold spices, I barely have to

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