Budget-Friendly Recipes

Classic BLT Sandwich – Budget Bytes

A Classic BLT Sandwich doesn’t need any bells or whistles to be amazing, which is kind of the point. When there are only five ingredients, you pay attention to each one, and I try to make sure every piece really shines. The salty bacon, juicy tomato, and crisp lettuce sandwiched between perfectly toasted bread feels

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Classic Tuna Salad Recipe – Budget Bytes

Tuna salad can be really delicious when it’s done right. My Classic Tuna Salad recipe has all the basics plus a few upgrades like walnuts and a hit of lemon, which makes this recipe a far cry from the gloopy mess I remember from childhood lunches. I’ve also included a few tips for making a

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Classic Vanilla Cake – Budget Bytes

This Classic Vanilla Cake recipe keeps things simple while delivering incredible flavor and texture. When I was testing it, I kept getting requests for the recipe because everyone loved how soft the crumb was and how the rich vanilla flavor set it apart from any basic cake. The secret’s in the buttermilk, which keeps it

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Macaroni Salad (Classic Summer Comfort Food)

I think it’s safe to say Macaroni Salad is a summer potluck or BBQ staple. Like, if I turned up and didn’t see a big ol’ bowl of classic macaroni salad on the table, I’d honestly be a little concerned. It’s cold, creamy, carby, and totally nostalgic. The kind of side dish that just belongs

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Camarones al Ajillo (Quick Classic Recipe)

This Saki Cameronus algillo The fingers are licking good. A pepple forward garlic was soaked in butter sauce and ended with many fresh lemon juice. This quick classic prescription is presented as hungry with amazing bread or on a rice bed that connects mango salsa. Ever since my husband and my husband have discovered this

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Classic Three Bean Salad – Easy Side Dish

A salad this simple has no business being so delicious, but it just is. This Classic Three Bean Salad has minimal ingredients, the most basic of basic dressings, and yet I can’t seem to get enough of it. The creamy beans are the perfect contrast to the tangy-sweet dressing, and there’s just enough savory crunch

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Classic Southern Style Potato Salad

People take their potato salad very seriously here in the South. I learned that pretty quickly when I moved to Southern Louisiana over twenty years ago (omg, how has it been that long??). I was never a fan of potato salad in my youth, but it quickly became my favorite after eating it made the

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Classic Wedge Salad – Budget Bytes

There’s nothing I hate more than ordering a Wedge Salad at a nice restaurant because I KNOW how inexpensive and easy it is to make at home! You might suggest, “Just don’t order it at a restaurant and make it at home, Jess,” but I have to confess that every time I see a wedge

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Classic Italian Rich Bolognese Sauce

There’s something incredibly satisfying about letting Bolognese, the famous Italian meat sauce, simmer on the stove for hours, perfuming your whole house with its meaty aromas. Sigh! While this sauce is usually served with hearty pasta, you can also work it into baked potatoes, bell peppers, or nachos! I loved this easy Bolognese recipe so

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Classic Deviled Eggs (Simply Tasty Recipe)

Deviled Eggs are a classic appetizer that are always fun to serve at parties, Easter, potlucks, and during the holidays. It’s one of my mom’s favorite dishes to make for family gatherings and it always surprises me how fast they disappear! But it doesn’t have to be a special occasion to make these tasty little

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