Recipes under $3

Apple Flautas

This easy Apple Flautas recipe makes crispy, golden rolls in the air fryer with a warm cinnamon-apple filling that’s perfect for dessert, snacking, or breakfast.

Spaetzle

$1.64 recipe / $0.27 serving

This easy Spaetzle recipe uses flour, eggs, and milk to make tender German noodles tossed in butter and parsley. Simple, cheap, and delicious!

Side view of seafood sauce in a bowl with shrimp.

Cocktail Sauce

$1.14 recipe / $0.57 serving

Learn how to make Cocktail Sauce at home with ketchup, horseradish, lemon, and hot sauce! Perfect for seafood of all types and easily customizable.

Peach Sauce

$2.76 recipe / $0.17 serving

This homemade Peach Sauce recipe is sweet, made with frozen peaches, and perfect for topping ice cream, pancakes, oatmeal, and more!

Creamy Cucumber Salad

$1.58 recipe / $0.39 serving

This simple Creamy Cucumber Salad is the quintessential side dish of summer. It's light, fresh, and so quick to prepare!

Homemade BBQ Sauce

$1.46 recipe / $0.36 serving

This sweet, tangy, and rich homemade bbq sauce takes only minutes to make, uses no bottled ketchup, and is great for more than just grilling!

Alabama White Sauce

$1.74 recipe / $0.15 serving

Learn how to make Alabama White Sauce at home with mayo, vinegar, horseradish, and spices. Perfect for grilled chicken, pork, veggies, and more!

Grilled Zucchini

$2.80 recipe / $0.70 serving

Make the most of summer squash with this easy Grilled Zucchini recipe! Ready in minutes with a delicious honey and balsamic vinegar marinade.

Onion Chutney

$0.99 recipe / $0.08 serving

This easy Onion Chutney recipe is a no-cook, restaurant-style condiment that’s sweet, tangy, and full of flavor. Perfect with samosas, curries, or naan!