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Budget-Friendly Summer Recipes

Creamy Cucumber Salad
$2.31 recipe / $0.58 serving
Greek Salad
$11.37 recipe / $1.42 serving
Tuna Patties
$3.18 recipe / $0.80 serving
Grilled Chicken
$9.02 recipe / $2.25 serving
Homemade Burger Seasoning
$0.33 recipe / $0.08 serving
Bruschetta
$8.63 recipe / $1.07 serving
Orange Julius
$1.87 recipe / $0.94 serving
Homemade BBQ Sauce
$1.46 recipe / $0.36 servingAbout Budget Bytes
We believe good food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. We believe you can create meals that you’re proud of, meals that make you feel full and healthy, meals that make you want to brag on social media, meals that will make you want your leftovers (no, really). Founded by Beth Moncel in 2009, we believe you can have all of this without spending your whole paycheck, buying a bunch of fancy kitchenware, or spending all day in the kitchen. We believe you can spend less and enjoy more.
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Affordable and filling meal ideas

Stuffed Bell Peppers
$12.21 recipe / $2.03 serving
Classic Homemade Meatloaf
$7.44 recipe / $1.06 slice
Easy Homemade Meatballs
$12.46 recipe / $1.56 serving
Chicken Alfredo
$10.62 recipe / $2.66 serving
Creamy Garlic Chicken
$9.21 recipe / $2.30 serving
Twice Baked Potatoes
$7.80 recipe / $0.98 serving
Glazed Pork Chops
$8.90 recipe / $2.22 serving
Salmon Patties
$8.16 recipe / $1.36 serving4th of July Recipe Inspiration

Red, White and Blue Trifle
$12.97 recipe / $1.08 serving
Red White and Blue Fruit Salad
$11.74 recipe / $1.46 serving
Jello Salad
$7.87 recipe / $1.12 serving
Classic Three Bean Salad
$3.84 recipe / $0.77 serving
Easy Creamy Coleslaw
$3.19 recipe / $0.79 serving
Baked Beans
$7.56 recipe / $0.76 serving
Microwave Corn On The Cob
$3.15 recipe/ $0.79 serving
Grilled Corn On The Cob
$3.15 recipe / $0.78 servingRecipes Under $10

Homemade Garlic Bread
$4.63 recipe / $0.39 serving
Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
$3.99 recipe / $1.00 per quesadilla
One Pot Chicken and Rice
$6.18 recipe / $1.54 serving
Easy Homemade Falafel
$3.08 recipe / $0.16 serving
Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
$5.56 recipe / $1.11 serving
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
$10.19 recipe / $2.55 serving
Louisiana Style Red Beans and Rice
$9.87 recipe / $1.64 serving
Curry Chicken Salad
$9.69 recipe / $2.42 servingEasy Seasonal Salads and Burgers

Pasta Salad
$13.44 recipe / $1.34 serving
Macaroni Salad
$4.89 recipe / $0.61 serving
Easy Creamy Coleslaw
$3.19 recipe / $0.79 serving
Turkey Burger
$7.15 recipe / $1.78 serving
Black Bean Burgers
$3.74 recipe / $0.62 serving
Cheeseburger Salad
$10.74 recipe / $2.69 serving
Homemade Hamburgers
$14.32 recipe / $3.58 serving
Smash Burgers
$11.85 recipe / $2.96 servingDelicious Sandwiches
Pasta Recipes

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving
Homemade Mac and Cheese
$3.60 recipe / $0.90 serving
The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce
$4.35 recipe / $1.09 serving
Spinach Alfredo Pasta
$5.67 recipe / $1.14 serving
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara
$4.48 recipe / $0.74 serving
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
$5.35 recipe / $0.66 serving
Creamy Tuna Pasta
$7.82 recipe / $1.95 serving
Tuna Pasta Salad
$4.83 recipe / $0.81 servingSmall Budget? No Problem!
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.
Chicken Recipes
Easy Dips and Sauces

Easy Enchilada Sauce
$1.32 batch
Honey Mustard Sauce
$1.43 recipe / $0.24 serving
5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce
$2.78 recipe / $0.46 serving
Steak Marinade
$1.99 batch
Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
$3.41 recipe / $1.14 per cup
French Dressing Recipe
$1.20 recipe / $0.12 serving
Fruit Dip
$2.28 recipe / $0.29 serving
Easy Marinara Sauce
$3.22 recipe / $0.40 servingRecipe Round Ups
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