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Brazilian Lemonade

$3.46 recipe / $0.58 serving

This easy Brazilian Lemonade recipe is creamy, tangy, and sweet. Blend fresh limes with condensed milk and water for the ultimate summer drink.

Macaroni Salad

$4.15 recipe / $0.52 serving

Macaroni Salad is an easy and inexpensive classic for potlucks, summer BBQs, or an easy side dish for dinner.

Smoky Grilled Mushroom Kebabs

$3.45 recipe / $1.15 serving

These Smoky Grilled Mushroom Kebabs come together fast with a bold marinade and are the perfect veggie addition to any summer grilling spread.

Tomato Butter

$3.58 recipe / $0.18 serving

Use up your garden tomatoes with this budget-friendly Tomato Butter! It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for meal prep.

Sweet Corn Fritters

$3.52 recipe / $0.50 serving

Crispy, cheesy, and full of fresh corn, these Sweet Corn Fritters are an easy, budget-friendly summer side dish or snack you’ll want to make on repeat.

Grilled Okra

$4.81 recipe / $0.80 serving

This easy Grilled Okra is seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, then cooked on the grill for a crisp veggie side that’s anything but boring.

close up of three bean salad in the bowl

Classic Three Bean Salad

$3.84 recipe / $0.77 serving

Just a few simple ingredients come together in this Classic Three Bean Salad to make an easy summer side dish, perfect for BBQs and potlucks!

BBQ Chicken Pizza

$4.87 recipe / $1.21 serving

Get the classic BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe, plus other fun toppings you can add that pair well with BBQ and make your pizza even more flavorful.

Side view of a slice of chocolate depression cake on a plate.

Chocolate Depression Cake (egg-free, dairy-free)

$4.31 recipe / $0.48 serving

This unique Chocolate Depression Cake recipe, popularized during the great depression, is rich and chocolatey without the using any eggs, butter, or milk!