Budget-Friendly Recipes

Creamy Pork Chops – Budget Bytes

I used to think pork chops were tricky to get right, but this Creamy Pork Chops recipe completely changed my mind. It’s one of my favorite easy dinners because it turns simple, budget-friendly ingredients into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant. Think tender pork, a velvety spinach and mushroom cream sauce, and

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Asparagus Pasta Salad with Lemon Sea Salt Dressing –

Make this light and flavorful summer pasta salad with roasted asparagus, creamy peppered burrata, prosciutto, and lemon sea salt olive oil dressing—delicious warm or cold. The Perfect Pasta Recipe to Enjoy All Summer: As soon as the hydrangeas start blooming and the farmers markets open their doors, I go into full summer recipe mode. I

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Greek Chicken Pasta Salad – Budget Bytes

I guess we’ve nearly hit that time of year when I just want to eat cold salads every day (I see you, summer!). I love a good pasta salad, and with this one, I decided to turn it into a full meal by adding a ton of veggies and using half the dressing to marinate

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BBQ Beans and Greens – Budget Bytes

This recipe is one of my favorites because it’s crazy cheap, feeding a family of 6 for just over a buck per person, and it’s a flavor explosion thanks to a mix of Southern greens and tangy BBQ sauce. This one-pot meal is packed with protein and color and makes the best leftovers. I serve

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Homemade Simple Syrup – Budget Bytes

Maybe a fancy craft cocktail isn’t in your budget this year (sheesh, mine either), but Simple Syrup should still be a staple in your kitchen! Whether you’re sweetening your morning coffee, making fresh lemonade, giving tea time a little boost, or dressing up plain old soda water, simple syrups are a great budget-friendly hack to

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Kung Pao Chicken – Budget Bytes

While I love the convenience of a good takeout, I don’t always love handing over that kind of money…especially when I know I can recreate it at home. This homemade Kung Pao Chicken is just as satisfying, with a bold, tangy-spicy sauce, crisp-tender veggies, and that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and heat. You’ve also

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Simple Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

I first shared this cozy, comforting Sopa de Fideo recipe way back in 2014, after a trip to Mexico. Every time I make this easy soup, I’m reminded of all the wonderful things I saw and experienced on that vacation, which is just one of the reasons why this recipe has been on repeat in

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French Dressing Recipe – Budget Bytes

French dressing was my all-time favorite salad dressing growing up. Whenever we had the opportunity to go to a restaurant, if there was a salad bar there, I always went for the French dressing. Needless to say, I couldn’t wait to recreate this childhood favorite. This easy homemade dressing recipe is slightly tangy, slightly sweet,

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Cowboy Caviar Recipe – Budget Bytes

This fresh and colorful Cowboy Caviar recipe combines two types of beans, delicious summer vegetables, and a sweet and tangy lime vinaigrette dressing to make a bold and versatile dish that I always make all summer long. It’s a great chip dip, party appetizer, taco topper, salad add-on, or just a simple side dish. Plus,

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Orange Rolls – Budget Bytes

There’s just nothing like homemade Orange Rolls fresh from the oven and a hot cup of coffee to kick off the weekend. Growing up in the South, orange rolls were always a bit of a tradition in my house, and they taste so much better when they’re made from scratch. They’re a true labor of

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