Budget-Friendly Recipes

Best Homemade Meatloaf Recipe – Budget Bytes

The concept of meatloaf kind of makes me raise an eyebrow because, well, it’s a loaf of meat. But when it’s executed well it’s just so good. This easy meatloaf is so filling, so cozy, and so delicious that I look forward to eating the leftovers over the next few days (hello meatloaf sandwich, I’m

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Breakfast

Easy Homemade Pancakes Recipe – Love and Lemons

Learn how to make pancakes from scratch! This pancake recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and yields perfect fluffy pancakes every time. This pancake recipe has become a family favorite. These homemade pancakes are thick and fluffy, with a delicious buttery flavor. Our kiddo requested a stack for breakfast twice this week! This

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Homemade Fajita Seasoning – Budget Bytes

Homemade seasoning mixes are my jam! They’re just so easy to make and way cheaper than buying store-bought seasoning. This Homemade Fajita Seasoning uses a simple mix of common spices that you probably already have in your spice cabinet! You can make one single batch, but I like to make a big batch and store

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Vegan

Homemade Vegan Parmesan Cheese • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

Get ready to wow with my Homemade Vegan Parmesan Cheese recipe!! With just 8 ingredients, it’s easy to make, grates, and melts beautifully, and tastes so delicious! Use it on top of pizza, pastas, salads, soups, stir into sauces, or anywhere you would traditionally add a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.  When I was testing out this

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Vegan

Vegan Bocconcini (Homemade Mozzarella Balls) • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Vegan Bocconcini recipe is deliciously creamy, has a subtle mozzarella flavor, and is easy to make! Slice these homemade mozzarella balls and serve them in a vegan Caprese salad, or enjoy them on pizza (they melt and brown beautifully), pasta, or with your favorite Italian appetizers. I’ve been creating vegan cheese recipes for years,

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Homemade Chicken Piccata Recipe – Budget Bytes

Whenever I’m craving a dinner that’s easy to put together and is full of flavor, I make this delicious Chicken Piccata recipe. It only requires a handful of ingredients, meaning it’s seriously simple, but you’d never know once you taste it! It’s totally restaurant quality and elegant enough to impress a date or your in-laws—if

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Homemade Mac and Cheese (Easy and Cheesy!)

If there’s one recipe that all cooks need to have under their belt, it’s a classic Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe. Straight-up creamy, comforting, cheesy goodness! This classic stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe is made with a simple but creamy roux-based cheese sauce that will satisfy all of your cheesy pasta cravings. It’s amazingly delicious

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Homemade Chex Mix – Budget Bytes

Whether you’re preparing a spread for a football game, having friends and family over for Christmas or New Year, or just bingeing your favorite Netflix show, having some crunchy-salty snacks on hand is a must! But store-bought snacks, like Chex Mix, can get pricey. Luckily, making Chex Mix at home is super easy and it’s

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Homemade Biscotti – Budget Bytes

I’m sure we all know by now that making coffee at home instead of hitting the drive-through can save you a TON of money over time, but those little side treats and baked goods also add up! So, let’s make some homemade biscotti to elevate your entire homemade coffee experience and squash that temptation to

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Vegan

Vegan Caprese Salad (with homemade bocconcini) • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Vegan Caprese Salad with homemade bocconcini is your perfect summer salad! Juicy, ripe tomatoes, creamy homemade vegan mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves, all drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze – it’s a classic Italian salad but made 100% vegan and a total show stopper 🤩 It’s fresh, simple, and oh-so-tasty – you’ll

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