BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken
$8.89 recipe / $2.22 serving
Forget boring or bland baked chicken breasts, this BBQ Cheddar Baked Chicken is going to be the star of your dinner plate.
Green Chile Mac and Cheese
$5.00 recipe / $1.25 serving
Creamy Monterey Jack cheese, tangy diced green chiles, and a little earthy cumin make this green chile mac and cheese anything but ordinary!
Lemon Blueberry Scones
$3.07 recipe / $0.38 each
Scones are my bakery treat of choice to have with coffee. Why? Because they’re not too sweet, they’re not too rich, and they’re not...
Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad
$4.41 recipe / $1.10 serving
This Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad is the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and spicy, making it an addictive summer treat.
Pizza Melts
Pizza melts are like a cross between your two favorite comfort foods: pizza and grilled cheese. They're fast, easy, and the perfect quick meal!...
Country Sausage Gravy
$2.53 recipe / $0.63 serving
Make this easy Country Sausage Gravy from scratch in under 20 minutes for a hearty southern style breakfast at home.
Pesto Chickpea Salad
$3.14 recipe / $0.79 serving
I love quick fixes because I am busy and if something takes me more than 15-30 minutes to prepare, chances are I’m not going...
Beef and Cauliflower Taco Skillet
$7.74 recipe / $1.94 serving
This beef and cauliflower taco skillet has layers of flavor, color, and texture, and all of your favorite taco flavors in one hearty bowl.
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
$5.03 recipe / $1.26 serving
Y’all know I love to get creative with flavors, but every once in a while I get in the mood for straight-up American comfort...
How to Make a Simple Side Salad and Why You Should Make One with Dinner Tonight
Use this easy formula to make simple side salads that will add color, texture, and flavor to your dinners.
Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches
$6.41 recipe / $2.14 serving
These Eggplant Mozzarella Sandwiches are an easy vegetarian dish with plenty of options for customizing to fit your tastes and budget.
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
$8.76 recipe / $1.10 serving
This light and fresh Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks, or your weekly meal prep.
One Pot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff
$5.54 recipe / $1.39 serving
Guess what time it is! Comfort-food-o’clock. And what makes better comfort food than a rich creamy pasta dish, like this One Pot Beef and...
Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables
$11.07 recipe / $2.77 serving
This Easy Pesto Chicken and Vegetables meal prep is super fast and easy, and holds up well in the fridge for tasty lunches all...
Broccoli Cheddar Pizza
This broccoli cheddar pizza starts with a super creamy herb-filled white sauce then is topped with tender broccoli florets and cheddar.
No Bake Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars
$3.94 recipe / 0.16 per square
These no-bake pretzel peanut butter bars are a ridiculously simple homemade version of your favorite peanut butter cups!
Coconut Chicken Strips with Sweet Chili Sauce
$10.93 recipe / $2.73 serving
Talk about addictive! Once you try one of these crispy Coconut Chicken strips dipped in tangy sweet chili sauce you’re going to want to make...
Southwest Tortilla Baked Eggs
$2.41 recipe / $0.60 serving
These southwest inspired tortilla baked eggs make an easy and delicious weekend breakfast with plenty of room for customization!
Cinnamon Pecan Cauli Oats
$0.76 per serving
Cinnamon Pecan Cauli oats combine riced cauliflower with rolled oats for an extra dose of vegetables and texture with your breakfast!
Curry Roasted Vegetable Bowls
$6.10 recipe / $1.53 serving
These curry roasted vegetable bowls are colorful, full of vibrant flavors, and the leftovers pack up well for your weekly meal prep!
Lemon Tahini Dressing
$1.56 recipe / $0.39 serving
This super fast and easy dressing has bold flavors of garlic, lemon, and nutty tahini. Drizzle over salads, roasted vegetables, and more!
Creamy Pesto Mac with Spinach
$3.27 recipe / $0.55 serving
I bought a little jar of pesto recently and have been having fun finding ways to add it to everyday recipes. Yesterday I noticed a...
Hot Corn Dip
$5.14 recipe / $0.86 serving
This creamy, cheesy hot corn dip will be the star of the show at your next party, gathering, or BBQ. Easy to double for...
Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette
$4.67 recipe / $1.17 serving
This Broccoli Pasta Salad features a tangy homemade vinaigrette, nutty sunflower seeds, and creamy-salty feta.
Tomato Basil Vinaigrette
$1.34 recipe / $0.34 serving
This tangy and slightly sweet tomato basil vinaigrette only requires a few simple ingredients and tastes great over salad and pasta alike.
Spaghetti with Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce
$6.21 recipe / $1.55 serving
This week I had a killer craving for some classic spaghetti and meat sauce. But, as you may know, I like to add vegetables...
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus
$3.13 recipe / $0.78 serving
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus is an easy side dish with vibrant flavors that pair well with grilled or roasted meat.
Secret Ingredient Cherry Almond Smoothie
$1.69 each
This rich and creamy smoothie has a natural and subtle sweetness, a creamy texture, and tons of protein and plant fiber to keep you...
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
$11.47 recipe / $1.91 serving
Ground turkey can be kind of, well, boring if you don’t dress it up right. That’s why for these Mediterranean Turkey Burgers I added...
How to Make Riced Cauliflower
Homemade riced cauliflower is quick, freezable, and less expensive than buying it pre-made from the freezer aisle. Storage, uses, and more.
Southwest Cauliflower Rice
$3.00 recipe / $0.75 serving
Southwest Cauliflower Rice is a quick, easy, and flavorful side dish that can also be spruced up and turned into an entire meal!
Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls
$10.40 recipe / $2.60 serving
These Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls feature light and airy rice noodles, cold crunchy vegetables, and a deliciously bright peanut lime dressing.
Homemade Butter Biscuits
$1.12 recipe / $0.09 each
Big homemade weekend breakfasts are one of my favorite things ever and no weekend breakfast is complete without homemade biscuits. These butter biscuits are...
Tajín Shrimp Tacos
These bright and zesty Tacos feature Tajín seasoned shrimp and a simple slaw dressed with a homemade avocado dressing.
How to Freeze Kale
Learn how to freeze kale (or spinach) to reduce food waste and always have prepped kale on hand to add to your favorite recipes....
Kale and White Bean Power Bowls
$5.81 recipe / $1.45 serving
These kale and white bean power bowls are full of flavor, texture, protein, fiber, and other nutrients. Perfect for meal prep!
Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken
$7.58 recipe / $1.90 serving
These Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Breasts are so tender, juicy, and flavorful, you'll want to spoon that delicious pan sauce over EVERYTHING.
Lemon Parsley Pasta
$2.81 recipe / $0.70 serving
Lemon Parsley Pasta is bright, garlicky, and full of rich Parmesan flavor. It makes a great side dish or bed for chicken or fish....
Easy Vegetarian Minestrone
$5.96 recipe / $0.99 serving
This easy Vegetarian Minestrone Soup is hearty, chock full of vegetables, budget friendly, meal prep ready, and super flexible!
Cheddar Drop Biscuits
$3.15 recipe / $0.26 each
These rich, fluffy, and cheesy Cheddar Drop Biscuits are as easy as it gets when it comes to homemade biscuits.
Sticky Ginger Chicken Wings
$8.56 recipe / $4.28 serving
Wow. Just, WOW. These Sticky Ginger Chicken Wings are just the right amount of salty, sweet, and spicy with a fresh little zing thanks...
Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs
$7.84 recipe / $1.96 serving
These Sheet Pan BBQ Meatballs are easy, colorful, and delicious. Plus the leftovers hold up great, so they're meal prep friendly!
Simple Sautéed Vegetables
“What should I serve on the side?” is one of the most common questions I get. So it’s never a bad idea to have...
Spinach Pie
$6.48 recipe / $0.81 serving
I absolutely love spinach pie. It’s rich, but not quite as heavy as a quiche, it has a deliciously flakey crust, and it works as...
Small Batch Deviled Eggs
$0.54 recipe / $0.27 serving
When you just want enough deviled eggs for one or two people, make these fast and easy small batch deviled eggs!
Baked Ginger Salmon
$7.65 recipe / $2.55 serving
Salmon is a bit on the expensive side, but it’s a really nice “sensible splurge” to have on special occasions or when you want...
Sesame Roasted Green Beans
$2.99 recipe / $0.75 serving
Simply seasoned and roasted to perfection in the oven, these Sesame Roasted Green Beans are an easy and flavorful side dish.
Vegetable Tofu Scramble
$5.65 recipe / $1.41 serving
This super vegetable packed tofu scramble is an easy, freezer-friendly, fiber and protein packed meal that is perfect for meal prep!
Cumin Lime Coleslaw
$3.00 recipe / $0.50 serving
I used to really hate coleslaw until I made my own homemade coleslaw. It’s so fresh, crunchy, and creamy, and not at all gloppy or...
Quickie Red Beans and Rice
$8.02 recipe / $1.34 serving
When you don't have time to soak and boil dry beans, these Quickie Red Beans and Rice get you all the flavor in a...
Slow Cooker Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork
$4.51 recipe / $0.75 serving
There’s nothing quite like a slow-cooked, tender, juicy shredded pork. It’s versatile and freezes well, so I love making a big batch of this...
Mediterranean Tuna Salad
$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving
This simple, fresh, and filling Mediterranean Tuna Salad makes an easy protein-packed make-ahead lunch for your workweek. Tons of ideas for add-ins and substitutions...
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage
$5.75 recipe / $1.44 serving
A few simple add-ins make this Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage a level up from your usual weeknight spaghetti dinner.
Unstuffed Bell Peppers
$8.29 recipe / $1.38 serving
Stuffed bell peppers are awesome, but I always find them slightly awkward or difficult to eat. Can’t I just throw the ingredients in a...
Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen
$0.83 recipe
This Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen is an easy way to upgrade this inexpensive convenience food. It's super quick, filling, and can be customized a...
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
$6.56 recipe / $1.09 serving
Who doesn’t love Broccoli Cheddar Casserole?? This cozy homemade version doesn’t contain any canned “cream of” soup and comes together quickly. This comforting classic...
Spinach Rice with Feta
$3.06 recipe / $0.51 serving
I like to add vegetables into whatever I'm eating, whenever I can, and this Spinach Rice with Feta is such a great way to...
Yogurt Marinated Chicken
$7.29 recipe / $1.82 serving
This tangy and garlicky Yogurt Marinated Chicken is full of warm spices and can be served several different ways. It's my new go-to chicken...
Lemon Pepper Zucchini
$1.98 recipe / $0.50 serving
I’m a true believer that side dishes should be as simple as possible. Save your time and energy for that amazing main dish and...
Turkey Taco Salad
$11.29 recipe / $2.82 serving
This Turkey Taco Salad is an easy, light, and fresh dinner that's flexible enough to feed all your family members. Mix and match your...
Creamy Avocado Dressing
$1.93 recipe / $0.48 serving
This tangy and creamy avocado dressing is great drizzled over salads, sandwiches, wraps, bowl meals, nachos, tacos, fresh vegetables, and more.
Gochujang Tuna Salad
$2.52 recipe / $0.63 serving
Add some extra umami heat to your lunch with this simple and tasty gochujang tuna salad.
Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas
$6.61 recipe / $0.66 each
These super tasty Black Bean Quesadillas have been a runaway Budget Bytes hit since they were first posted in 2012. The spicy mix of...
Honey Mustard Wings
$8.04 recipe / $4.02 serving
I used to hate chicken wings. But, OMG, I think I'm officially a convert. These crispy, oven-baked honey mustard wings are so seriously delicious...
Perfect Oven Roasted Broccoli
$3.34 recipe / $0.84 serving
If you're not a fan of broccoli, it might just be because you haven't tried it roasted yet. Roasted broccoli is my go-to side...
Tortilla Baked Eggs
$1.91 recipe / $0.96 serving
You guys know how I love using leftover odds and ends in my fridge to make delicious meals on the fly, right? Well these...
Top 20 Recipes of 2020
It’s that time again! The time of year where I round up the top 20 recipes from the past year. Instead of picking the...
Quickie Black Eyed Peas and Greens
$4.43 recipe / $1.11 serving
It's said that eating black eyed peas on New Year's Day brings you good luck. Now, I'm not usually superstitious, but after a year...
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms
$4.24 recipe / $1.06 serving
Balsamic roasted mushrooms are an easy side dish or appetizer, soaked in garlic, herbs, and tangy balsamic vinegar for maximum flavor.
Brown Sugar Roasted Pork Loin
$9.12 recipe / $1.14 serving
Roasted pork loin is probably one of the easiest (and inexpensive) main dishes you can make. Just add a little seasoning, pop it in...
Tomato Lentil Soup
$4.74 recipe / $0.79 serving
There's nothing quite like the smell of a pot of soup simmering away on the stove top when it's cold and blustery outside. This...
Marinated Cauliflower Salad
$8.40 recipe / $1.05 serving
Marinated cauliflower salad is a crunchy and colorful "refrigerator salad" that's is the perfect winter side dish or meal prep salad.
Garlic Marinated Chicken
$3.37 recipe / $0.84
This simple all-purpose Garlic Marinated Chicken is great to add to sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, and more!
Garlic Herb Mashed Cauliflower
$3.01 recipe / $0.75 serving
You can never have too many easy side dish recipes in your back pocket, which is why I've been playing around a little with...
Sheet Pan Cranberry Chicken Dinner
$13.26 recipe / $3.32 serving
One of my favorite simple dinner "formulas" is two roasted vegetables and a meat. It's just so simple and when I can cook them...
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Quesadillas
$5.02 recipe / $0.84 each
Breakfast quesadillas are one of my absolute favorite foods. Not just a favorite breakfast food, but a favorite any time food. Normally I stick...
French Onion Soup
$5.34 recipe / $1.07 serving
French Onion Soup is one of my favorite things to order at a restaurant. I usually reserve this bowl of warm comfort for restaurants...
Apple Cider Mimosas
$1.46 each
This may be a no-brainer for my cocktail aficionado friends, but for those who aren't naturally cocktail savvy, allow me to present these Apple...
How to Make a Thanksgiving Grazing Board
Whether you feel like you want to skip the Thanksgiving dinner all together, or you need something to keep the hungry mouths busy while...
Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
$8.65 recipe / $1.44 serving
Thanksgiving is probably going to look a little different for a lot of us this year, but we can still celebrate, enjoy good food...
Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
$6.19 recipe / $1.55 serving
You guys, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! And if you've been looking for a vegetarian (or vegan) main dish for Thanksgiving, this one...
Honey Balsamic Glazed Carrots
$2.82 recipe / $0.71 serving
Honey + Balsamic Vinegar + Butter = Heaven. It’s sweet, tangy, and rich, all at the same time. You already know that I love...
Quick Tofu Stir Fry
$3.82 recipe / $0.96 serving
Here's a little quickie for you this weekend! This super simple tofu stir fry is a riff off of my favorite Beef and Cabbage...
Sweet Potato Cornbread
$4.00 recipe / $0.50 serving
OMG, y’all. Stop everything. This is important. I knew I loved cornbread, but I didn’t know I could love it this much. I decided...
Autumn Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
$6.67 recipe / $1.67 serving
I don't know about you, but I need a good salad right about now. I've been kind of over doing the comfort foods lately...
How to Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
I'm a little late on this tutorial this year, but we finally got around to carving our pumpkins this past weekend! Carving pumpkins is...
Potatoes Au Gratin
When you need pure comfort in a casserole dish, Potatoes Au Gratin deliver. These thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce hit...
Honey Mustard Pork Chops
$6.11 recipe / $1.53 serving
Simple homemade sauces (or glazes) are your secret weapon in the kitchen. They’re the easiest way to turn a boring piece of meat into...
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$2.21 recipe / $0.55 serving
I’m all about keeping my side dishes as easy as possible. I want my main dish to be the star of the show, and...
Sheet Pan Kielbasa Potatoes and Green Beans
$9.47 recipe / $2.37 serving
THIS is the sheet pan meal to end all sheet pan meals! It’s similar to some I’ve made before, but it is by far the...
5 Kitchen Tools I Can’t Live Without
The five most versatile, most used kitchen tools that I can't live without, plus tips for using and buying.
Tomato Herb Soup
$2.62 recipe / $0.52 serving
I’m constantly looking for new ways to use my favorite (not) Sun Dried Tomato Sauce in recipes because it’s just SO good. So, the...
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
$0.95 each
Have you ever had a recipe call for just a partial can of pumpkin purée? And then you’re like, “well, what am I going...
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
$2.99 recipe / $0.50 serving
It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to start planning for Thanksgiving, so I’m going to throw you this little tip...
Oven Roasted Autumn Medley
$4.38 recipe / $2.19 serving
Years ago I made Nature’s Candy, which was a deliciously sweet and savory oven roasted side dish that was so good I’d almost call...
Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Crispy Onions
$8.70 recipe / $2.18 serving
Creamy mushroom sauces make me weak in the knees. Anyone else? The chicken here is purely a vehicle for the creamy, garlicky, heavenly mushroom...
How to Steam Fresh Green Beans
$1.86 recipe / $0.47 serving
One of my go-to side dishes is steamed green beans. Why? Because they’re so fast, they’re uncomplicated, delicious, and you can make them several different...
Roasted Vegetable Baked Penne
$11.34 recipe / $1.42 serving
This was actually supposed to be a baked ziti, but it turns out ziti is just about impossible to find in grocery stores right now,...
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta
$2.31 recipe / $1.16 serving
Here’s a little quickie for you this weekend! I’m always looking for ways to use up the odds and ends of my fresh spinach,...
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
$3.21 recipe / $0.80 serving
Remember ten years ago or so when cauliflower suddenly got super popular and everyone was using it in place of every carb imaginable? And...
