Budget-Friendly Recipes

One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

This One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta was inspired by those little packets of powdered pasta sauce mix I always see in the grocery store. While those little packets are probably great for camping, stocking a bomb shelter, or keeping in your emergency hurricane supplies, I think regular weeknights call for something better. Better but

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Taco Soup (Full Of Flavor)

Taco soup was one of the first things I ever posted on Budget Bytes, and now, 16 years later, I’m ready for this tasty taco soup recipe to make a roaring comeback. Not only do I appreciate how quick and easy this flavorful soup is to make, but now I know how to make all

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Shrimp Scampi – Budget Bytes

Friends, I honestly haven’t had a dish that was this simple and this good in a long time. This easy Shrimp Scampi recipe uses just a few ingredients but packs so much flavor! And it’s made in just 20 minutes, making it perfect when you need to whip up a quick weeknight meal. It’s a

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Breakfast Cookies – Budget Bytes

The older I get, the more I realize how important breakfast really is to start my day off right. I don’t need an elaborate breakfast, just a quick snack to get me going, like these easy Breakfast Cookies. They’re soft & chewy, not too sweet, and can easily be made in just one bowl. They’re

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Juicy Baked Chicken Breast – Budget Bytes

Baked Chicken Breasts are one of my favorite go-to proteins of choice for lunch, dinner, and meal prep! They’re super versatile and can be added to salads, sandwiches, or served with your favorite roasted vegetables. And I’m letting you in on a little secret…brining your chicken breasts before baking them in the oven will seriously

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Lunch

Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken & Bacon Avocado Sandwiches – Simply Taralynn

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Black and White Cookies – Budget Bytes

For me, the only thing that’s more nostalgic “New York” than watching the ball drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve are these Black and White Cookies! They’re pillowy and sweet like a slice of cake but easy to eat by hand like a cookie, decorated half and half with vanilla and chocolate icing.

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Cauliflower Parmesan – Budget Bytes

This Cauliflower Parmesan recipe is one my family enjoys on a regular basis, and I’m so excited to share it with you! Thick cauliflower steaks are brushed in an herby marinade, topped with fresh tomatoes and two types of cheese, and baked in the oven until golden, bubbly, and fork tender. And because I don’t

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Homemade Mac and Cheese (Easy and Cheesy!)

If there’s one recipe that all cooks need to have under their belt, it’s a classic Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe. Straight-up creamy, comforting, cheesy goodness! This classic stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe is made with a simple but creamy roux-based cheese sauce that will satisfy all of your cheesy pasta cravings. It’s amazingly delicious

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Breakfast

Bloody Mary Recipe – Love and Lemons

Skip the Bloody Mary mix—this Bloody Mary cocktail recipe is easy to make from scratch! Spicy and savory, this classic vodka drink is great for brunch. Skip the Bloody Mary mix—this Bloody Mary recipe is easy to make from scratch! This classic brunch cocktail is a simple combination of tomato juice, vodka, and a few

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