Budget-Friendly Recipes

Apple Butter Pork Chops – Budget Bytes

Okay, I’m calling it. These Apple Butter Pork Chops might just be the recipe you keep on repeat this fall season. Thick-cut pork chops are rubbed with a spiced brown sugar mix, seared until caramelized and juicy, then served with a rich apple butter sauce with onions and collard greens. Not only will the flavors

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Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats – Budget Bytes

Two of my greatest loves come together in this cozy new recipe! Oktoberfest flavors meet budget-friendly one-pan dinners in this hearty, colorful, and comforting Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats. Cooking bratwurst in the oven is a delicious year-round alternative to grilling, and when you toss in a mix of veggies and sweet apples, the whole pan

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Grilled Sirloin Tenders – Budget Bytes

Whenever my husband requests a steak on grilling nights, I say “No problem!” because I know I can make a killer steak without breaking the bank. The secret? Selecting the right cut of meat. We all know a perfectly marbled ribeye or a strip steak is juicy perfection, but have you checked those prices lately?!

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Breakfast

20 Easy Apple Recipes to Try This Fall

These apple recipes include cozy apple desserts, breakfast ideas, and more! They’re perfect for making after apple picking or on any crisp fall day. Have you gone apple picking yet this fall? I haven’t, but I’m already dreaming about all the apple recipes I’ll make once I do. I’ll toss raw apples into fresh fall

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Simple and Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first heard about Baked Oatmeal. I mean, how different can it be to regular oatmeal? WELL, let me tell you it’s all in the texture, and I promise it’s worth turning on the oven for. Imagine oats baked with milk, yogurt, brown sugar, and egg until they

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Breakfast

Protein Pancakes Recipe – Love and Lemons

These protein pancakes are easy to make with 10 simple ingredients. They’re a delicious, healthy breakfast…that actually keeps me full till lunch! Protein pancakes! If you love starting your day with a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is for you. Each pancake contains about 8 grams of protein, which comes out to roughly 24 grams per

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Chicken Schnitzel – Budget Bytes

Schnitzel is an iconic dish that seriously deserves a spot on your plate, not just during Oktoberfest, but any time you’re craving comfort food with a crispy twist! This recipe for Chicken Schnitzel is everything I want: golden and crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and so flavorful I found myself

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Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup – Budget Bytes

I don’t ever need an excuse to make a pot of this Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup. Seriously, it’s been 13 years since I first shared this recipe, and I still crave it year-round! It’s got a rich and creamy tomato-based broth, hearty cheese tortellini to sink your teeth into, a medley of veggies, and everything

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Spaetzle – Budget Bytes

Oktoberfest is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to make a batch of Spaetzle! These little German egg noodles are one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made from scratch. No rolling, no specialist equipment, just a quick batter and boiling water. Even better, you only need three staple ingredients (plus

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Baked Spaghetti – Budget Bytes

You might be asking yourself, “Why on earth would I bake spaghetti??” Well, let me tell you. This Baked Spaghetti recipe gives you all the comfort of a casserole but with the familiar flavors of your favorite pasta dinner. The noodles soak up the sauce, the cheese gets perfectly melty and golden on top, and

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