Budget-Friendly Recipes

Sweet Glazed Carrots Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Easy and inexpensive side dishes like these Glazed Carrots are my go-to during busy weeknights. They’re super simple to make, they have the perfect amount of sweetness, and they pair well with so many different meals. They’re not only great for weeknight dinners, but they’re also perfect for special occasions and holidays like Easter and

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Easy Watercress Soup Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. For more info, check out my Disclosure Policy. Thank you for your support! This easy Watercress Soup Recipe is a perfect spring meal. A creamy, light soup bursting with goodness from fresh watercress and frozen peas.

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Egg Salad (A Lunchtime Favorite)

Sometimes, all I want is a simple sandwich filled with something easy and delicious. And it just doesn’t get any easier than this homemade Egg Salad. So, if you’re short on time and want something filling and quick, I highly recommend you try this egg salad recipe! This is my super easy and delish version,

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy American Goulash – One Pot

Oh my goulash, you guys. It’s not often that I use wine in my cooking because it can be pretty pricey, but something magical happens when you add red wine to beef, and it’s something that I just can not resist. Luckily, I live near an Aldi store now, so I can get a bottle

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Cabbage Soup – Budget Bytes

I was first introduced to this recipe through the notorious cabbage soup diet. While I’m not a fan of that type of diet, I am a huge fan of this homemade Cabbage Soup recipe itself. Why? For one simple reason—it’s absolutely DELICIOUS. Yeah, I was surprised, too. The first time I tried it, I was pleasantly

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Quick & Easy Garlic Noodles – Sweet, Savory, Addictive!

These sweet, salty, and downright addictive Garlic Noodles have been a staple in my kitchen for years—literally! This is one of my OG recipes, first published nearly 16 years ago, and to this day, it’s still one of my favorites. I mean, the reviews speak for themselves! With a short and simple ingredient list full

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Orange Chicken Recipe – Budget Bytes

OMG. This Easy Orange Chicken recipe is, without a doubt, STILL one of my all-time favorite take-out fake-out recipes I’ve ever shared on the blog! (I’m so happy I finally gave this recipe a try all the way back in 2017 😉 I’ve never looked back since!) The chicken pieces are tender, juicy, and lightly breaded,

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Homemade Sesame Chicken – Budgetbytes.com

This Easy Sesame Chicken recipe is so easy that you’ll be tempted to toss those take-out menus (seriously, I can’t remember the last time I ordered sesame chicken since I first posted this recipe nearly 12 years ago!!) The deliciously sweet and savory sauce takes only a few ingredients, all of which you can keep

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup – Budget Bytes

One of the first things I learned when I embarked on my budget-food journey is just how easy, filling, and inexpensive soup is. Homemade soups are a breeze to throw together and they’re always so much tastier than store-bought canned soup. This Vegetable Beef Soup is a great example. It’s chock-full of colorful veggies, filling

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Marinara Sauce – Budget Bytes

I know it’s super easy just to open up a jar of store-bought Marinara Sauce and pour it over your pasta, and sometimes that’s all the energy we have (no shame), but hear me out. This easy marinara sauce recipe is surprisingly simple, super inexpensive, and you get to control the ingredients (great for those

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