Budget-Friendly Recipes

Mississippi Pot Roast – Budget Bytes

If you’ve ever been nervous about cooking an entire chuck roast, this delicious crock pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is seriously fail-proof and perfect for beginners! I use 5 simple ingredients to create this meaty, fall-apart tender dish that’s loaded with a tangy, flavorful gravy. The hands-on prep time is minimal, and the slow cooker

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Homemade Fajita Seasoning – Budget Bytes

Homemade seasoning mixes are my jam! They’re just so easy to make and way cheaper than buying store-bought seasoning. This Homemade Fajita Seasoning uses a simple mix of common spices that you probably already have in your spice cabinet! You can make one single batch, but I like to make a big batch and store

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Matzo Ball Soup – Budget Bytes

It’s been almost 10 years since I first shared this recipe for Matzo Ball Soup, and to this day, it’s still one of my favorite dishes for when I’m tired, achy, and in need of a warm, cozy meal. This is my take on the traditional Jewish soup, and it’s chockful of soft veggies, shredded

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Roasted Garlic – Budget Bytes

Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients. Being a member of the allium family, along with my favorite ingredient of all time (onions), this should come as no surprise! It’s truly the perfect condiment, too, as you’re about to discover once you get one whiff of this oven Roasted Garlic. Squeeze these little flavor bombs

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Greek Chicken and Orzo – Budget Bytes

If you’re looking for a new dish to make this week, look no further than this delicious Greek Chicken and Orzo skillet! This one-pan Greek-inspired meal is bursting with flavor from the juicy chicken thighs, sautéed peppers and onions, briny olives, and fresh tomatoes. One-skillet dinners are always a huge hit with my family and

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Crockpot Beef Stew – Budget Bytes

Whoa. Just, WHOA. I’ve never smelled anything as lovely and drool-inducing as this Crockpot Beef Stew. The incredible aroma had my mouth watering for hours as the tender chunks of beef and vegetables simmered away in the flavorful gravy. I couldn’t wait to lift the lid and take a quick taste. And when I finally

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Greek Salad – Budget Bytes

Listen, I know it’s probably weird, but if I had to choose a last meal, it would be a salad, 100%! Not a steak, burger, or fried chicken…a crispy, fresh, clean salad, and this easy Greek Salad is top of my list! Feta cheese, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and romaine lettuce are drizzled in the

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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

You guys know how I love easy dinner staples, right? Baked Chicken Drumsticks are exactly that—an easy, no-brainer main dish recipe that I can make with barely any planning or effort. Just coat the chicken with your favorite seasoning, toss them in the oven, and then focus on your side dishes or whatever else you

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Italian Lasagne – Recipes by Fresh Kitchen

I love comfort food and this Italian Lasagne ticks all my comfort boxes. It’s packed with my bold Big Batch Italian Tomato Sauce, my velvety, rich Big Batch French Béchamel Sauce, sheets of lasagne and of course the big hero, Italian Ragù. To get ahead make the tomato and béchamel sauces a day before. Assemble

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Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks – Budget Bytes

When I’m on a tight budget, chicken drumsticks are usually my go-to for dinner. They’re inexpensive and can easily be purchased in small quantities or in a large package. Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are, however, a new favorite of mine. Not only do they cook perfectly in the air fryer, but the skin also gets

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