Budget-Friendly Recipes

Chicken Club Sandwich – Budget Bytes

Any club sandwich lovers out there? I was craving a really good sandwich the other day and decided to make my own at home. This easy Chicken Club Sandwich is made with all my favorites. It includes tender pan-seared chicken breasts, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, cheese slices, and, of course, you can’t forget the crispy

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins – Budget Bytes

Friends, is there any combination that’s better than lemon and blueberries? I combined the classic duo together to create these fluffy and moist Lemon Blueberry Muffins, and they’re absolutely delicious! I made sure to include lots of lemon flavor by including the lemon zest and the juice. Then, to top things off, I made a

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Super Simple Tuna Patties (Tuna Cakes)

I’m all about those quick, throw-together meals that are light, healthy, and taste amazing at the moment. These super simple Tuna Patties (a.k.a. Tuna Cakes) hit the spot every time. They’re effortless to make, delicious over a bed of greens, and the perfect excuse to make all my favorite sauces for dipping.😉 All recipes are

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Glazed Pork Chops Recipe – Budget Bytes

I know pork chops get a bad rap for being dry, tough, hockey-puck-like pieces of meat that no one gets excited about, but my Glazed Pork Chops recipe is guaranteed to change your mind. These boneless pork chops are tender, juicy, and done in just a few minutes, which makes them perfect for weeknight dinners. What’s my

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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Confession time: I made these Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs out of lazy desperation one day in the studio when I was testing other recipes. I was starving but didn’t want to eat anything super processed, so I decided to try cooking some of my farm-fresh eggs from home in the air fryer. I’ve used

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Carrot Soup Recipe – Budget Bytes

Fresh carrots are one of the most budget-friendly and versatile ingredients at the grocery store. So when money is tight, grab a bag of carrots and make this truly outstanding, rich and creamy, warm and cozy roasted Carrot Soup. I used brown butter for nuttiness, cream to add body, and ginger and thyme to elevate

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio – Budget Bytes

When I’m in the throes of a busy week and don’t have time to whip up something extravagant for dinner, this Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a classic I’m always happy to revisit! The ingredients are already crazy simple, but if you really want to simplify it even further, you can create some serious alchemy

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Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe with Video

I love meatballs and have several recipes for fun meatball recipe variations on the website already, but I wanted to have one good basic and easy homemade meatball recipe that could be used in several different meals. That way you can keep a batch of these tasty meatballs in your freezer and use them in

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White Chicken Lasagna – Budget Bytes

If you’ve never made White Chicken Lasagna before, then boy, are you in for a treat! This pasta dish is very similar to a traditional homemade lasagna, except it’s made with shredded rotisserie chicken and an insanely delicious white sauce. I’m a fan of any chicken pasta recipe, but this one is seriously next-level. You’ll

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Easy Spaghetti Carbonara – Budget Bytes

I’m on a mission to prove to everyone just how easy Spaghetti Carbonara is to make. Even though I first published this recipe 14 years(!) ago, it’s still a favorite, and it’s never failed me yet. It’s the ultimate comfort food, with a bare-bones ingredients list that comes together in just 25 minutes. My budget-friendly

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