Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Creamy Coleslaw – Budget Bytes

I never knew I was a coleslaw person until I made it myself. I had eaten it plenty of times at restaurants, never once having been impressed, and always wondered what the appeal was. But then I decided to make a quick batch of creamy coleslaw to go on a sandwich one day, and it

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Breakfast

Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe – Love and Lemons

You’ll love this chocolate zucchini bread recipe! Packed with shredded zucchini and gooey chocolate chips, it’s moist, fudgy, and delicious. This double chocolate zucchini bread is moist, fudgy, and delicious. In the summertime, it’s my favorite way to satisfy a chocolate craving. It tastes just as decadent as a rich chocolate cake, but it’s packed

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Zucchini Enchiladas – Budget Bytes

Instead of using tortillas, I roll these Zucchini Enchiladas up with thin-sliced zucchini and stuff them with a cheesy chicken filling. It’s everything I love about traditional enchiladas, but it’s a little lighter, a little fresher, and super budget-friendly. Plus, this easy recipe only has 5 ingredients(!) and is ready in about 35 minutes. These

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Blueberry Rhubarb Muffins – Budget Bytes

If you’ve never tried rhubarb before, it’s tart, crisp, and only around for a short season, so grab it while you can! These budget-friendly Blueberry Rhubarb Muffins are simple, flavorful, and perfect any time of day (especially breakfast!). Juicy blueberries help mellow the rhubarb’s tang, while cinnamon and sugar bring cozy, sweet notes. I also

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Grilled Sausage and Peppers Foil Packet

The first time I made this Grilled Sausage and Peppers Foil Packet recipe, I already knew I was onto a winner. One cutting board, no pile of dishes, and dinner basically cooked itself on the grill. These foil packets are perfect for laid-back weeknights, backyard BBQs, or cozy evenings around the campfire. I just fold

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Classic Southern Style Potato Salad

People take their potato salad very seriously here in the South. I learned that pretty quickly when I moved to Southern Louisiana over twenty years ago (omg, how has it been that long??). I was never a fan of potato salad in my youth, but it quickly became my favorite after eating it made the

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – Budget Bytes

This is my boyfriend’s favorite pie, and there’s a good reason why. If you’ve never had Strawberry Rhubarb Pie before, consider this your official invitation. Rhubarb is nothing like I’ve ever had before. It’s tart, crunchy, and will take you by surprise. To balance this out, I’ve paired it with sweet strawberries, a touch of

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Stewed Tomatoes and Okra – Budget Bytes

Okra might be a love-it-or-leave-it ingredient, but I’m firmly on Team Okra! Growing up in Florida, this dish brings back delicious memories. Okra and tomatoes thrive in warm weather and were always on our table. The beauty of this recipe is that it’s easy to make year-round, thanks to frozen okra and canned tomatoes. It’s

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Baked Potatoes Recipe – Budget Bytes

Let’s talk about baked potatoes for a second. This simple food is waaaaay overlooked, in my opinion. They’re inexpensive, easy to make, and can be turned into so many different meals. But there’s a little more to making a good baked potato than just tossing a potato into a hot oven. So today, I’m going

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Chicken Shawarma Wrap – Budget Bytes

Even though it’s been 14 years since I first shared this recipe, I still believe the marinade for this Chicken Shawarma Wrap is one of the best marinades I’ve ever made. EVER. It’s so good that I find myself using it on everything! If you’ve never had a shawarma wrap before, the flavor is an

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