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Broccoli Cheddar Orzo – Budget Bytes

I am absolutely in love with this one pot Broccoli Cheddar Orzo. It includes a good amount of fresh chopped broccoli, freshly grated cheddar cheese, and, of course, orzo pasta. It’s creamy, cozy, and comes together with minimal fuss—perfect for when you want something comforting and nourishing without a pile of dishes. You can easily

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Classic Italian Rich Bolognese Sauce

There’s something incredibly satisfying about letting Bolognese, the famous Italian meat sauce, simmer on the stove for hours, perfuming your whole house with its meaty aromas. Sigh! While this sauce is usually served with hearty pasta, you can also work it into baked potatoes, bell peppers, or nachos! I loved this easy Bolognese recipe so

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Strawberry Mango Smoothie – Budget Bytes

If you love smoothies as much as I do, then you’re going to love this Strawberry Mango Smoothie! It’s made with frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, and I purposely didn’t include any banana in this one. A little bit of honey and vanilla adds the perfect amount of sweetness and extra flavor. This delicious treat ends

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

This Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is the perfect example of why I love slow cookers so much. You literally just dump everything in the slow cooker, give it a quick stir, then turn it on and walk away. When you come back, you have a hearty slow-cooked white bean chicken chili that’s ready for

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Sugar Cookie Bars – Budget Bytes

When you can’t decide if you want a cookie or cake for your birthday (or, honestly, any day of the week), I have the solution for you; this Sugar Cookie Bars recipe is the budget-friendly best of both worlds! You get the soft, buttery flavor of a sugar cookie with the ease of baking it

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Cornbread Cake with Honey Buttercream

Fragrant vanilla cake, buttery cornbread, and sweet honey have joined forces to bring you your new favorite dessert of the spring and summer; this Cornbread Cake with Honey Buttercream Frosting! Let me tell you, it’s the dessert equivalent of Sunday porch sittin’ on a warm, sunny afternoon. It’s more moist than your typical cornbread but

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Sweet Glazed Carrots Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Easy and inexpensive side dishes like these Glazed Carrots are my go-to during busy weeknights. They’re super simple to make, they have the perfect amount of sweetness, and they pair well with so many different meals. They’re not only great for weeknight dinners, but they’re also perfect for special occasions and holidays like Easter and

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Coconut Cake – Budget Bytes

Friends, prepare to fall in love with this scrumptious Coconut Cake! This coconut cake is super moist, fluffy, and includes just the right amount of coconut flavor. It’s definitely a showstopper around the holidays, birthdays, or for family gatherings. I decided to make this a 2-layer cake, but you can easily turn it into a

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Delicious Baked Ham Recipe – Budget Bytes

When the holidays roll around (Hello, Easter!), there’s nothing my family craves more than a sweet and savory baked ham. I know what you’re thinking, ham is expensive, but this baked ham recipe is proof that a typically expensive meat can be budget-friendly. By using a boneless ham, I don’t waste a single dollar on

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Sheet Pan Easter Dinner – Budget Bytes

I’m all about the sheet pan dinners these days! This Sheet Pan Easter Dinner is particularly handy because it makes preparing your Easter dinner a breeze! Not to mention, it’s going to give your bank account the break it deserves. Loading up on vegetables like potatoes and Brussels sprouts means you can stretch the ham

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