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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs – Budget Bytes

Let’s fire up the grill for these Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kebabs! They’re juicy, sticky, sweet, and straight-up irresistible. I’m talking about tender, smoky grilled chicken glazed in a mouthwatering homemade teriyaki sauce. With the Asian-inspired flavors of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar melding together, these chicken kebabs will be the first thing people

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Tomato Butter – Budget Bytes

I can’t stress enough how delicious this Tomato Butter is. Especially now that it’s tomato season, I’m begging you to make it! Our team in the Budget Bytes studio ate WAY too much warm sourdough bread and butter during the making of this recipe, but I can tell you we have zero regrets. I’m absolutely

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Zucchini, Corn, and Toasted Almond Salad

I love fresh salads year-round, but there’s no contest when it comes to zucchini picked fresh in the summertime! If you don’t love zucchini, this Zucchini, Corn, and Toasted Almond Salad recipe might just win you over. This humble squash smells and tastes like a walk through the garden in the heat of the summer.

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Mushroom Patty Melt – Budget Bytes

I LOVE ANYTHING MUSHROOM! Clearly, I was excited to create this riff on a classic patty melt, but with a twist. You won’t find any meat here, but instead a budget-friendly and satisfying melt stacked with mushrooms and packed with all the flavors. These Mushroom Patty Melt sandwiches still retain the essence of a classic

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Creamy Cucumber Salad – Budget Bytes

Pin this recipe for later! All recipes are rigorously tested in our Nashville Test Kitchen to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious. I don’t know if there’s any salad that says “Summer” more than a simple creamy cucumber salad. This salad is so light and fresh, and it only takes minutes to make, so

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Homemade BBQ Sauce – Budget Bytes

It’s grilling season, so it’s only natural that I make my own homemade BBQ Sauce! This sweet, smoky, and tangy sauce takes only minutes to make and will take your summer grilling to new heights of drooly deliciousness. While making your own BBQ sauce isn’t much less expensive than buying a bottled sauce, I love

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Shredded Chicken – Budget Bytes

If you’re a mom working 9-5 like me (or heck, a busy college student—I still remember those days!), you know how much of a lifesaver meal prep can be. This Shredded Chicken recipe done in the crockpot is a serious time saver and the perfect recipe to use in a million different ways. Shred the

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Dry Rubbed Grilled Drumsticks and Thighs

After seven-plus years as a grill cook for a restaurant, I couldn’t help but fall in love with that irresistible char and smoky flavor (and the thrill of watching it all come together). Whether you’re using an inside or outside grill, this Dry Rubbed Grilled Drumsticks and Thighs recipe is super inexpensive and easy! I

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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad – Budget Bytes

As soon as the warm weather of summer rolls around, all I want to eat are crunchy vegetables and cold pasta salad. This Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is my go-to with a medley of colorful vegetables, a tangy homemade vinaigrette, and plenty of ways to customize it based on what I have on hand or

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Grilled Zucchini – Budget Bytes

There’s just something about summer that immediately makes me want to fire up the grill and chill! And when zucchini season rolls around, it’s the perfect excuse to let this humble, versatile squash shine. This easy Grilled Zucchini is one of my favorite go-to sides during summer. It’s quick, easy, and budget-friendly, making it a

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