Budget-Friendly Recipes

Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup – Budget Bytes

I don’t ever need an excuse to make a pot of this Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup. Seriously, it’s been 13 years since I first shared this recipe, and I still crave it year-round! It’s got a rich and creamy tomato-based broth, hearty cheese tortellini to sink your teeth into, a medley of veggies, and everything

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Spaetzle – Budget Bytes

Oktoberfest is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to make a batch of Spaetzle! These little German egg noodles are one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made from scratch. No rolling, no specialist equipment, just a quick batter and boiling water. Even better, you only need three staple ingredients (plus

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Baked Spaghetti – Budget Bytes

You might be asking yourself, “Why on earth would I bake spaghetti??” Well, let me tell you. This Baked Spaghetti recipe gives you all the comfort of a casserole but with the familiar flavors of your favorite pasta dinner. The noodles soak up the sauce, the cheese gets perfectly melty and golden on top, and

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Peach Crisp – Budget Bytes

I don’t think it’s fair to rank pie, cobbler, or crisps in any order of favoritism, because they’re all so different. The thing I love about crisps in general is TEXTURE. The rolled oats and sliced almonds in this Peach Crisp really contrast the smooth, juicy texture of the peaches. It’s also incredibly easy to

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Shrimp Boil – Budget Bytes

Every year during our beach trip, my family makes a big shrimp boil—though my parents have always called it a Low Country Boil. We spread it out on a newspaper-covered table, gather round, and dig in with our hands. It’s messy, fun, and downright delicious! This Shrimp Boil recipe is my take on that family

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The Best Easy Weeknight Pasta Sauce Recipe

I’ve made a lot of variations of pasta sauce over my many years of blogging, but I think this version wins the title of The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce. Why? Because it’s incredibly easy, budget-friendly, and uses only a few ingredients, yet has a wonderfully rich and hearty flavor. In fact, I love this pasta

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Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggies

One-pan meals are always a hit in my house. They’re easy to make, cleanup is SO quick, and when they’re made with simple, wholesome ingredients like this Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggies, they’re super budget-friendly. I seriously love how the honey mustard sauce transforms the chicken thighs and hearty vegetables into something so

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Green Goddess Dressing – Budget Bytes

Nothing beats a herby, bright salad dressing on a hot day (or any time of year, really). I love this easy Green Goddess Dressing recipe because it doubles as a dip, too! I just gather my favorite seasonal veggies and go to town. It’s budget-friendly and can easily be made vegan with plant-based mayo. It’s

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Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie

This Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie has become one of those easy, go-to recipes in my kitchen. I first made it on a whim one evening when I had more squash and corn than I knew what to do with, and I can’t get enough of it! It’s light but still filling, with sweet corn,

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Dunkaroos – Budget Bytes

Whenever kids go back to school, I always think of my experiences from 1,000 years ago (just kidding, but the 90s and 2000s do seem strangely far away!) I remember hitting the grocery store with my mom and begging for all the trendy snacks, including Dunkaroos! What’s not to love about crispy graham cookies and

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