Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Homemade Egg Drop Soup

This fast and easy homemade Egg Drop Soup comes together quicker than ordering takeout and has a ginger-infused broth that’s extra comforting (especially if you’re feeling under the weather). And because this soup is so incredibly simple with just 10 ingredients, it lends itself well to several variations, allowing you to customize the soup based

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Worms in Dirt

There are some recipes that instantly take me back to childhood, and Worms in Dirt is one of them! I mean, what’s not to love about these little cups of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms?! They’re just plain fun! This super simple, kid-friendly dirt pudding recipe is the perfect budget-friendly Halloween dessert, Earth

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

If ever there was a meal-worthy soup, it would be this easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup! This bowl full of colorful, chunky vegetables and a super thick cheesy “broth” is sure to leave you warm, happy, and satisfied. Unlike others I’ve tried, my broccoli cheddar soup recipe doesn’t use heavy cream and is slightly lighter on

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Apple Flautas

Apple flautas will always remind me of my childhood. If you grew up in the 90s like I did, you probably remember the Schwann’s man making his rounds. I can still picture my mom pulling a box of frozen apple flautas from his freezer truck full of frozen goodies, and I knew dessert was about

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Breakfast

Pumpkin Bread Recipe – Love and Lemons

If you love pumpkin, you HAVE to try this easy pumpkin bread recipe! Moist, warmly spiced, and filled with pumpkin flavor, it’s the perfect fall treat. This pumpkin bread recipe is super moist, warmly spiced, and filled with delicious pumpkin flavor. It’s one of my favorite fall recipes, and I make at least one loaf every

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Birria Tacos

I recently found a beef chuck roast on sale and decided it was the perfect chance to make a budget-friendly Birria recipe. Birria Tacos are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with the MOST flavorful slow-cooked shredded beef, and I wanted to create a version that anyone could make with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. Throw everything into a

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Tofu, Spinach, and Green Pea Curry

I’m sensitive to dairy, which is why this budget-friendly vegan Tofu, Spinach, and Green Pea Curry is one of my go-to recipes. It’s my dairy-free spin on one of my favorite Indian dishes, especially handy when I can’t afford the time or cost of driving to the city for an authentic restaurant experience. The golden

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Fried Apples

Fried apples are a Southern tradition, but they may not be what you think. They’re not breaded, battered, or dunked in a deep fryer. Instead, they’re simmered low and slow in a buttery cinnamon-sugar syrup until tender and glossy. And here’s another Southern twist I love: fried apples aren’t just for dessert! Oh no, they’re

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini – Budget Bytes

This cozy Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is made for those lazy days when you want comfort in a bowl without much effort. Just add chicken, veggies, broth, and seasonings to your slow cooker while you go about your day. Then, when the time’s right, break in some pasta (sorry, Nonna, it’s gotta fit), top with

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Chicken Noodle Soup (from scratch)

Pin this recipe for later! All recipes are rigorously tested in our Nashville Test Kitchen to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious. When my body is tired and achy, or I’m feeling a bit under the weather, I always throw together this Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. The aroma that fills my house as

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