Budget-Friendly Recipes

Green Bean Salad – Budget Bytes

I’ve had a soft spot for green beans ever since I was a kid. One of my childhood memories is sitting at the kitchen table with my mom, snapping beans over a newspaper. Back then, we’d stew them until they were super soft. These days, I still love green beans, but I enjoy their bright,

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Zucchini Relish – Budget Bytes

If you’re dealing with an overabundance of garden zucchini and thinking, ‘what am I even supposed to do with all this?‘…this recipe is for you. This sweet, tangy, slightly spicy Zucchini Relish is one of my favorite ways to use up extra zucchini and stock the pantry with something homemade and super useful. I know

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Air Fryer Fried Shrimp – Budget Bytes

As Bubba from Forrest Gump famously knows, there’s more than one way to cook shrimp. He lists 21 ways to be precise, but he forgot one updated version…Air Fryer Fried Shrimp! This modern twist on a classic gives you all the crispy, golden goodness of deep-fried shrimp without the mess of hot oil. It’s easy,

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Teriyaki Salmon – Budget Bytes

This Teriyaki Salmon recipe might be a little pricier than some of my usual meals, but it’s worth every penny. Honestly, this is some of the best salmon I’ve ever made (I’ve been coming back to this recipe since I first posted it in 2011!!), and it’s just so easy. The salmon turns out tender

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Brazilian Lemonade – Budget Bytes

Let me introduce you to my new drink of the summer, the Brazilian Lemonade! This 3‑ingredient recipe uses whole fresh limes (yes, limes, not lemons), sweetened condensed milk, and water to make the most refreshing treat. After a quick spin in the blender, you’ve got an icy-cold, frothy drink that’s citrusy, creamy, and totally budget-friendly.

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Peach Pie – Budget Bytes

There’s something about peach season that gets me every time. When those ripe, juicy peaches start showing up at the market, I know it’s pie time. And nothing screams summer comfort quite like a homemade Peach Pie! After testing and tweaking this recipe more times than I can count, I’m convinced it’s the easiest peach

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Peach Sauce – Budget Bytes

This sweet, tangy, homemade Peach Sauce is one of those low-effort, high-reward recipes that instantly levels up whatever you’re eating. I make it with frozen peaches (hello, money-saving shortcut!), meaning it’s a budget-friendly way to bring bright, fruity flavor to your table any time of year. But, of course, if I’m lucky enough to have

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Peaches and Cream Cookies – Budget Bytes

Peach season usually runs from late spring to early fall, and I look forward to it all year. These Peaches and Cream Cookies are my little love letter to the season. They’ve got the cozy sweetness of a classic cookie, but with a few summery twists: fresh diced peaches, creamy white chocolate chips, and a

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Grilled Peach Salad – Budget Bytes

I’ll never forget the time I stayed with my Great Aunt Mary Lou in NYC. As a thank-you, I did what I do best: I cooked for her! I made her a delicious salad with blueberries, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette. She had never tried fruit in a salad before and was instantly hooked! Inspired

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Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe

Peach cobbler has always been a special dessert in my family. It’s my mom’s favorite, and this recipe is my take on hers. Every time I bake it, I’m instantly taken back to those warm, easygoing moments spent around her kitchen. This easy dessert recipe has juicy, sweet peaches with a hint of cinnamon and

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