Budget-Friendly Recipes

Peach Crisp – Budget Bytes

I don’t think it’s fair to rank pie, cobbler, or crisps in any order of favoritism, because they’re all so different. The thing I love about crisps in general is TEXTURE. The rolled oats and sliced almonds in this Peach Crisp really contrast the smooth, juicy texture of the peaches. It’s also incredibly easy to

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Shrimp Boil – Budget Bytes

Every year during our beach trip, my family makes a big shrimp boil—though my parents have always called it a Low Country Boil. We spread it out on a newspaper-covered table, gather round, and dig in with our hands. It’s messy, fun, and downright delicious! This Shrimp Boil recipe is my take on that family

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The Best Easy Weeknight Pasta Sauce Recipe

I’ve made a lot of variations of pasta sauce over my many years of blogging, but I think this version wins the title of The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce. Why? Because it’s incredibly easy, budget-friendly, and uses only a few ingredients, yet has a wonderfully rich and hearty flavor. In fact, I love this pasta

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Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggies

One-pan meals are always a hit in my house. They’re easy to make, cleanup is SO quick, and when they’re made with simple, wholesome ingredients like this Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggies, they’re super budget-friendly. I seriously love how the honey mustard sauce transforms the chicken thighs and hearty vegetables into something so

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Green Goddess Dressing – Budget Bytes

Nothing beats a herby, bright salad dressing on a hot day (or any time of year, really). I love this easy Green Goddess Dressing recipe because it doubles as a dip, too! I just gather my favorite seasonal veggies and go to town. It’s budget-friendly and can easily be made vegan with plant-based mayo. It’s

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Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie

This Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie has become one of those easy, go-to recipes in my kitchen. I first made it on a whim one evening when I had more squash and corn than I knew what to do with, and I can’t get enough of it! It’s light but still filling, with sweet corn,

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Dunkaroos – Budget Bytes

Whenever kids go back to school, I always think of my experiences from 1,000 years ago (just kidding, but the 90s and 2000s do seem strangely far away!) I remember hitting the grocery store with my mom and begging for all the trendy snacks, including Dunkaroos! What’s not to love about crispy graham cookies and

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Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad – Budget Bytes

Caesar salads are one of my favorite meals. I love the crunchy lettuce and the tangy dressing with a big burst of umami. It’s light-yet-filling and truly addictive. When I want to put a fun twist on it, this Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad recipe always wows my dinner guests. The lettuce chars and adds a

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Cold Brew Coffee – Budget Bytes

It’s no secret here in the Budget Bytes studio that we’re all addicted to coffee! We trade off whose buying on studio days, and then we all collectively let out a sigh of relief when we take that first sip. As a proud team of babes on a budget, I figured we should take a

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Chipotle Honey Chicken Recipe – Budget Bytes

I never seem to use a whole can of chipotle peppers for just one recipe, so I make a habit of freezing the rest to save for later. And one of my favorite ways to use up those leftover Chipotle peppers is in this super easy Chipotle Honey Chicken recipe. I love quick pan-seared chicken

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