Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Cabbage Soup – Budget Bytes

I was first introduced to this recipe through the notorious cabbage soup diet. While I’m not a fan of that type of diet, I am a huge fan of this homemade Cabbage Soup recipe itself. Why? For one simple reason—it’s absolutely DELICIOUS. Yeah, I was surprised, too. The first time I tried it, I was pleasantly

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Quick & Easy Garlic Noodles – Sweet, Savory, Addictive!

These sweet, salty, and downright addictive Garlic Noodles have been a staple in my kitchen for years—literally! This is one of my OG recipes, first published nearly 16 years ago, and to this day, it’s still one of my favorites. I mean, the reviews speak for themselves! With a short and simple ingredient list full

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili – Budget Bytes

If there’s one flavor combo I can’t get enough of, it’s smoky, spicy Mexican chorizo with hearty sweet potatoes. This Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili combines those flavors into the most delicious one-pot meal for the whole family (seriously, this chili is the BOMB). Since chorizo is already packed with bold spices, I barely have to

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Sourdough Starter – Budget Bytes

People have worked with sourdough for thousands of years, long before there were little packets of sourdough starter available for sale in stores. (The oldest known sourdough bread dates back to 3700 BC!) So, fear not! I promise that making an active sourdough starter from scratch is much easier than you’d think! I’ve tested just

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Curry Chicken Salad – Budget Bytes

When I first posted this Curry Chicken Salad recipe 13 years ago, I never realized what a staple it would become in my meal-prep rotation. Tender pieces of chicken, crunchy almonds, sweet raisins, and crisp celery are wrapped up in a creamy, tangy, curry-spiced dressing. It’s texture heaven! Plus, this recipe is an absolute winner

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Breakfast

Homemade Granola Recipe – Love and Lemons

There’s a lot to love about this homemade granola recipe. It’s easy to make, it’s healthy, it’s delicious, and it will make your kitchen smell amazing! If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent hours in the granola aisle at the grocery store, trying to find just the right kind. You know the one—it has lots

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Cobb Salad – Budget Bytes

You already know my love for salad runs deep, and there’s nothing better than a hearty dinner salad…especially as the days are getting warmer! A classic Cobb Salad is a full meal on its own (no sides needed!), and it couldn’t be any easier to make at home on a budget. The mix of fresh

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Lunch

Dairy Free Chicken Salad Recipe to Eat All Week Long – Simply Taralynn

Chicken Salad Recipe – Our Weekly Go-To One meal I’ve been enjoying outside all week is my dairy-free chicken salad. In fact, I’ve had to make three batches already because Kyle keeps requesting it—we both can’t get enough. I’ve been adding it to toast, topping my salads with it, and my favorite way to eat

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Lunch

Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers (low carb & high protein dinner) – Simply Taralynn

Dinner Meal Prep Recipe: High-Protein & Low-Carb + Gluten-Free! Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers with 35 grams of protein! If you’re looking for a healthy meal prep recipe that’s low in carbs and packed with protein, these delicious Mexican chicken-stuffed bell peppers are a must-try! They’re incredibly easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and make

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Gumbo – Budget Bytes

There are SO many ways to make a soul-warming, homemade Gumbo, but this recipe is the one I always make for my family. I use andouille sausage, chicken thighs, and the Cajun holy trinity of vegetables (onion, celery, and bell pepper) to build layers of deep flavor. It’s comforting and, best of all, budget-friendly! But

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