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The Best Italian Pasta Salad Recipe –

This easy Italian pasta salad is loaded with fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, cucumbers, and sun-dried tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. It’s the perfect light and refreshing side dish for summer picnics, backyard BBQs, and meal prep! Plus, it’s so pretty! This Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is Perfect for Summer! I am so excited

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BLT Avocado Brunch Salad – Budget Bytes

One surefire way I can always get even the most discerning meat lovers in my family to eat kale is to drizzle bacon all over it. This BLT Avocado Brunch Salad is the perfect addition to Sunday brunch at home (or your lunchbox for work!), thanks to those perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs! It’s hearty, colorful,

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Homemade Frosty – Budget Bytes

I don’t eat fast food much these days, but the nostalgia I have for a thick, creamy Wendy’s Frosty and salty fries remains! Instead of hitting the drive-through, I managed my Frosty craving with just 3 simple ingredients I already had on hand. This Homemade Frosty recipe is ridiculously easy and totally hits the spot.

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Classic Wedge Salad – Budget Bytes

There’s nothing I hate more than ordering a Wedge Salad at a nice restaurant because I KNOW how inexpensive and easy it is to make at home! You might suggest, “Just don’t order it at a restaurant and make it at home, Jess,” but I have to confess that every time I see a wedge

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Chile Relleno – Budget Bytes

Mexican night goes fully vegetarian with these crispy, flavorful, budget-friendly Chile Rellenos! The deep flavor from the poblano peppers is perfectly complimented by the subtly spicy homemade salsa, creamy cheese, and the super light fry batter. The natural flavors of each ingredient really come together to make this meal a showstopper. I’ll warn you, it’s

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Avocado Margarita – Budget Bytes

Let’s be honest: avoiding alcohol altogether is a great way to save money, especially if you’re going out to bars and restaurants a lot. While cocktails are delicious, they’re not a necessity and definitely fall under the “treat yourself” category. However, if you’re looking for a unique adult beverage at home that won’t break the

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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips – Budget Bytes

Raise your hand if you always fill up on chips and salsa at the Mexican restaurant before your entrée arrives. Guilty as charged! But no matter how many bags of store-bought chips I’ve bought to recreate that vibe at home, they never hit the same and always feel like a splurge. So that’s why these

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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Scones – Budget Bytes

I recently posted my recipe for sourdough starter here on the blog, so I couldn’t leave y’all hanging! Once you get the hang of maintaining your starter, you can start getting into super easy sourdough discard recipes—like this one! I find it hard to let any of my discard go to waste, considering how much

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Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce – Budget Bytes

Enchilada sauce is one of my very favorite things, ever. I love when it soaks into tortillas while baking and makes everything all tangy, spicy, and good. Mmmmm. 🤤 But when the selection at my local grocery store was less than impressive, I decided it was high time to try making some myself. This Easy

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Homemade Banana Bread – Budget Bytes

One day, a friend was telling me about how she used to be so in love with the Starbucks banana bread, and all I could think about was how the price for one slice is probably more than it costs to make a whole loaf, so I had to work on a dupe. It took

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