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!

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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Slice of carrot cake, up close on a fork

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

Easy Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole With Chicken & Bacon

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Easy Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole With Chicken and Bacon – A simple crock pot chicken casserole recipe the whole family will love, made super easy and budget friendly for any busy weeknight! This easy Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole has lots of chicken, cheese, and real bacon! It’s a crock pot chicken casserole recipe the whole

Easy Apple Fritter Donuts Recipe, Like Grandma Made (With Video!)

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Apple fritter donut recipe stacked on a plate

This easy apple fritter donuts recipe is like the old-fashioned ones grandma used to make. You can have them on the table and ready to eat in just 30 minutes! They’re the perfect homemade treat. Scroll to the bottom of this recipe for a short step-by-step video about how to make these apple fritter donuts.

31 Awesome Vegan Sandwiches That’ll Make You Want Lunch Twice

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Vegan sandwiches have come a long way in the past few years. Whether you’re looking for vegan sandwiches for school, work, or any other reason, here are 31 awesome vegan sandwich recipes that will make you want lunch all over again… or maybe even a sandwich for dinner. If you need more inspiration, the famous

Easy African Groundnut Soup (Peanut Butter Soup) With Chicken

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When we first started making this peanut butter soup recipe for our family nearly ten years ago, it seemed so odd to put peanut butter into a soup. Since then, I’ve learned that this is also called Groundnut Soup or African Peanut Stew. We still call it “peanut butter soup” in our house! This is an