Lunch

Brussels Sprout & Quinoa Power Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette – Simply Taralynn

This shaved Brussels sprout and quinoa power salad features fresh chopped kale, crispy bacon pieces, sweet dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, crunchy candied pecans, and a homemade citrus vinaigrette. Jump to Recipe It’s easy to make, absolutely delicious, and perfect for keeping in your refrigerator for quick, healthy meals all week long. I love topping

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Homemade Chex Mix – Budget Bytes

Whether you’re preparing a spread for a football game, having friends and family over for Christmas or New Year, or just bingeing your favorite Netflix show, having some crunchy-salty snacks on hand is a must! But store-bought snacks, like Chex Mix, can get pricey. Luckily, making Chex Mix at home is super easy and it’s

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5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe {Video!}

Whenever I’m in need of a serious pick-me-up, I make this homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce recipe and all feels right with the world again. It’s perfect for those “Ugh, I give up. Just give me some chips and nacho cheese.” moments. This easy recipe is creamy, cheesy, and made with simple pantry staples (meaning it’s

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Breakfast

Waffle Recipe – Love and Lemons

This easy waffle recipe is a delicious breakfast! These classic waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. We love them with maple syrup. This waffle recipe is one of the best breakfasts for lazy weekend mornings. I love it because it’s super simple. This waffle recipe calls for basic pantry ingredients and comes together

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Candied Bacon – Budget Bytes

Calling all bacon lovers! Take your regular bacon up a notch with this easy Candied Bacon recipe. This is one of my favorite things to order at restaurants, but it’s so easy and a lot cheaper to make at home! There’s simply nothing quite like the combination of sweet mixed with savory flavors. So when

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Skillet Breakfast Potatoes – Budget Bytes

I feel like everyone needs a good go-to stovetop potato recipe in their back pocket. These Skillet Breakfast Potatoes are cooked perfectly with a buttery, tender inside and crispy golden-brown outside. I literally could not stop eating these while I was recipe testing. They’re just that good! And they’re a lot cheaper than the ones

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Graham Cracker Crust – Budget Bytes

There’s nothing more American than pie, so they say, and nothing more festive if you ask me! The holidays are here, and that means it’s pie season, y’all! It’s SO easy to make a Graham Cracker Crust at home, so save yourself a few bucks and skip the bland, store-bought crusts and try this buttery,

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Sugared Cranberries – Budget Bytes

These 3 ingredient Sugared Cranberries are the perfect budget-friendly way to immediately elevate any holiday spread! Everyone who sees them will comment on how beautiful they are. Then, they’ll try one, and you’ll have changed a life forever. They’re sweet, tangy, tart, and oh-so-festive all in one bite. Use them to decorate cakes, pies, and

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Eggnog Cookies – Budget Bytes

Ho, ho, ho! It’s time to break out your ugly holiday sweater and get cozy, y’all! My budget-friendly Eggnog Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to make and share with friends and family this holiday season. The cookie base is made with simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and spices, and then I add a buttery

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Peppermint Bark – Budget Bytes

Have you ever not been a fan of something unless it was cooked or made a certain way? That’s how I’ve always felt about peppermint. Oh, but I absolutely love peppermint when it’s mixed with chocolate. So, I’m sure you can imagine how excited I am to share this homemade Peppermint Bark recipe today! It’s

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