Budget-Friendly Recipes

Smoky Grilled Mushroom Kebabs – Budget Bytes

If you’re looking to blow your own mind while grilling this summer, these smoky, sweet, umami-packed Grilled Mushroom Kebabs are going to do the trick! My husband, who calls himself “an opportunivore” (meaning he will eat anything he has the opportunity to—ha ha!), loves these and requests them more often than steak. I’m not kidding,

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Chicken Burger – Budget Bytes

I’m always looking for recipes that feel like a weekend treat, but don’t stretch my grocery budget, and these homemade Chicken Burgers hit that sweet spot. Made with lean ground chicken and a handful of pantry staples, they’re incredibly juicy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. The first time I made them, my partner took

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Summer Lentil Salad – Budget Bytes

This Summer Lentil Salad is one of those recipes I always forget how much I love, until I make it again. It’s fresh, full of flavor, visually stunning, and comes together with simple ingredients I usually have on hand. The protein-packed lentils keep it filling without being heavy, and they’re one of the most budget-friendly

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs – Budget Bytes

Let’s fire up the grill for these Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs! They’re juicy, sticky, sweet, and straight-up irresistible. I’m talking about tender, smoky grilled chicken glazed in a mouthwatering homemade teriyaki sauce. With the Asian-inspired flavors of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar melding together, these chicken kebabs will be the first thing people

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Tomato Butter – Budget Bytes

I can’t stress enough how delicious this Tomato Butter is. Especially now that it’s tomato season, I’m begging you to make it! Our team in the Budget Bytes studio ate WAY too much warm sourdough bread and butter during the making of this recipe, but I can tell you we have zero regrets. I’m absolutely

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Zucchini, Corn, and Toasted Almond Salad

I love fresh salads year-round, but there’s no contest when it comes to zucchini picked fresh in the summertime! If you don’t love zucchini, this Zucchini, Corn, and Toasted Almond Salad recipe might just win you over. This humble squash smells and tastes like a walk through the garden in the heat of the summer.

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Mushroom Patty Melt – Budget Bytes

I LOVE ANYTHING MUSHROOM! Clearly, I was excited to create this riff on a classic patty melt, but with a twist. You won’t find any meat here, but instead a budget-friendly and satisfying melt stacked with mushrooms and packed with all the flavors. These Mushroom Patty Melt sandwiches still retain the essence of a classic

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Creamy Cucumber Salad – Budget Bytes

Pin this recipe for later! All recipes are rigorously tested in our Nashville Test Kitchen to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious. I don’t know if there’s any salad that says “Summer” more than a simple creamy cucumber salad. This salad is so light and fresh, and it only takes minutes to make, so

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Homemade BBQ Sauce – Budget Bytes

It’s grilling season, so it’s only natural that I make my own homemade BBQ Sauce! This sweet, smoky, and tangy sauce takes only minutes to make and will take your summer grilling to new heights of drooly deliciousness. While making your own BBQ sauce isn’t much less expensive than buying a bottled sauce, I love

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Shredded Chicken – Budget Bytes

If you’re a mom working 9-5 like me (or heck, a busy college student—I still remember those days!), you know how much of a lifesaver meal prep can be. This Shredded Chicken recipe done in the crockpot is a serious time saver and the perfect recipe to use in a million different ways. Shred the

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