Recipes

Looking for yummy but simple budget-friendly recipes so you can eat at home? We have tons of awesome budget recipes including crock pot meals, healthy meals, desserts, homemade breads, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, side dishes, and more!

Cooks Illustrated Arroz Con Pollo Recipe (Latino Chicken & Rice)

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This Cooks Illustrated Arroz Con Pollo recipe (Latino Style Chicken and Rice) has been in my recipe binder since 2006. Over the years we’ve made this yummy dish many times, and tweaked it ever-so slightly. As I write this, it’s 2020, and I can hardly believe I’ve been making this for my family for a

Easy Vegan Thai Greens and Beans Curry Recipe

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Vegan Thai recipe greens and beans curry, plated, close up

This easy vegan Thai inspired recipe for greens and beans curry is one the whole family will love! Simmered with savory spices, peanut butter, kale, and white beans, you’ll have this flavorful simple supper on the table in 30 minutes or less. Peanut butter makes everything better. That’s why we love this simple dinner. There’s

Easy Mixed Vegetable Curry

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Adding Coconut Milk to Mixed Vegetable Curry Recipe

This easy Mixed Vegetable Curry is ready in about 30 minutes, including prep time. Fresh vegetables, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and curry spices are simmered together in coconut milk. You’ll have this delicious and easy vegan curry on the table in a snap! This simple recipe for easy vegetable curry that is totally customizable and versatile.

Daniel Fast Granola Bar Recipe – Just 4 Ingredients!

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Hungry while on the Daniel Fast? You’ll love this easy Daniel Fast granola bar recipe. With just four ingredients, they’re super easy to make and can be ready in about 30 minutes! Perfect as a snack or breakfast idea while you’re fasting. I have a whole list of Daniel Fast snacks (there’s also an easy fruit-and-nut

Orange Mango Smoothie With Pumpkin

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This healthy Orange Mango Smoothie has just a touch of pumpkin puree, making the perfect fall breakfast. We love that it’s vegan and only four ingredients. So easy! It’s a hit with kids and adults, both. Who doesn’t love orange juice, mangos, bananas, and pumpkin? It’s a seasonal item, but sometimes I’ve been able to

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownies

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Pumpkin chocolate chip brownies that are so easy and moist, you’ll love serving them for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn gathering. These delicious, made from scratch brownies have two easy layers to them; the top layer is chock-full of creamy pumpkin puree and ground spices, and the bottom layer is a fudgy treat with real

J Alexanders Carrot Cake Recipe (Full Copycat Version)

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J Alexanders carrot cake recipe — the full copycat version! Tastes just like what they serve warm to your table at J. Alexander’s restaurant: full of carrots and pineapple, soaked in a yummy buttermilk syrup, and topped with the best ever cream cheese frosting. A couple years ago, my husband traveled into the Chicago area

Busy Day Chicken Pumpkin Soup Recipe

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This super quick recipe for chicken pumpkin soup is made easy with chicken broth and canned pumpkin puree. Perfect for any time you need a 15 minute meal or easy dinner idea! If you’re looking for a simple budget meal you can just keep on hand in the pantry, this is one to add to

Pumpkin Bread Cheesecake Recipe (Perfect For Fall Baking!)

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If you love pumpkin bread and cheesecake, you’re going to love this Pumpkin Bread Cheesecake recipe! It’s delicious, unique, and makes a fabulous Fall dessert. You can serve it after a five course holiday meal or after big bowls of peanut butter soup. It’s so versatile, it goes with anything! What is Pumpkin Bread Cheesecake,

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore Using Chicken Thighs

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Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe – This easy crock pot dinner recipe makes a great budget meal and is simple to throw together on a busy morning. Chicken thighs are slow cooked in a tomato sauce with oregano, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Perfect served over spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice. I love that this