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Stromboli

$6.62 recipe / $0.66 per slice

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Ricotta Pancakes

$2.29 recipe / $0.57 serving

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Roasted Garlic

$4.16 recipe / $0.69 per head

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Chicken Pot Pie

$8.44 recipe / $1.06 serving

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The Best Homemade Chili

$9.28 recipe / $1.55 serving

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Easy Apple Crisp

$2.48 recipe / $0.41 serving

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Easy Homemade Cornbread

$1.51 recipe / $0.19 serving

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Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice

$9.75 recipe / $1.63 serving

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Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

$2.21 recipe / $0.55 serving

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Autumn Kale and Sweet Potato Salad

$6.67 recipe / $1.67 serving

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Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

$4.24 recipe / $1.06 serving

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Cooking on a budget shouldn’t mean canned beans and ramen noodles night after night. Welcome to the world of delicious recipes designed for small budgets.

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How to Make A Frittata

$5.11 recipe / $0.85 serving

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Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

$3.99 recipe / $1.00 per quesadilla

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Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

$2.75 per serving

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15-Minute Vegetable Curry

$5.93 recipe / $1.48 serving

Chicken Recipes

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One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$10.41 recipe / $2.60 serving

This incredibly Easy Sesame Chicken is faster and tastier than take out. You control the ingredients, you control the flavor. Budgetbytes.com

Easy Sesame Chicken

$5.74 recipe / $1.44 serving

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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

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Chicken Alfredo

$10.62 recipe / $2.66 serving

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One Pot Chicken and Rice

$5.82 recipe / $1.46 serving

Pasta Recipes

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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving

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Extra Cheesy Homemade Mac and Cheese

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving

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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

$8.76 recipe / $1.10 serving

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Classic Baked Ziti

$12.16 recipe / $1.52 serving

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Cheesy Sausage Pasta

$7.07 recipe / $1.77 serving

This rich and subtle pasta sauce is incredibly easy, which has earned it the title of The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce in my house! BudgetBytes.com

The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce

$4.35 recipe / $1.09 serving

Creamy and rich, yet never heavy, this Lighter Spinach Alfredo Pasta is an easy and satisfying comfort food. BudgetBytes.com

Spinach Alfredo Pasta

$5.92 recipe / $1.48 serving

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Easy American Goulash

$10.96 recipe / $1.83 serving

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Meal Prep

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Cajun Sausage and Vegetables

$6.94 recipe / $1.74 serving

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The Cheese Board Lunch Box

$7.45 recipe / $1.86 per box

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Roasted Vegetable Salad Meal Prep

$11.62 recipe / $2.91 serving

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Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

$5.30 recipe / $1.33 serving

This Cheeseburger Meatloaf Meal Prep is an easy American classic meal that you'll look forward to each day. Toss the TV dinners and make your own! Budgetbytes.com

Cheeseburger Meatloaf Meal Prep

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…cook chicken breast in a pan

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…make a soft boiled egg

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Citrus fruit medley - How to Freeze Whole Citrus

…freeze whole citrus

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…steam fresh green beans

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…make riced cauliflower

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…cook bacon in the oven

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…freeze bananas

One hard boiled egg cut in half with everything bagel seasoning sprinkled over top

…make hard boiled eggs

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Best Egg Recipes

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Slow Cooker Recipes

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Slow Cooker Meatball Subs

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Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili makes a huge batch, is packed with flavor and nutrients, and can be made for only about 5 dollars! Budgetbytes.com

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Slow Cooker Hot Buttered Apples are an easy and versatile dessert that is perfect for using up your glut of autumn apples! BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Hot Buttered Apples

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

Breakfast Recipes

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Spinach and Mushroom Crustless Quiche

$5.89 recipe / $0.98 serving

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Cheese Grits

$3.39 recipe / $0.85 serving

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Homemade Blueberry Muffins

$3.83 recipe / $0.48 each

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Salsa Poached Eggs

$3.96 recipe / $0.99 serving

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Fluffy Homemade Pancakes

$0.95 recipe / $0.24 serving

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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

$10.93 recipe / $1.82 serving

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Autumn Fruit and Nut Oatmeal

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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Classic Homemade Meatloaf

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Honey Mustard Sauce

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Baked Chicken Drumsticks

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Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet

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Garlic Butter Baked Cod

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Zuppa Toscana

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