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Peppermint Bark

$11.05 recipe / $0.69 serving

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Scalloped Potatoes

$5.26 recipe / $0.58 serving

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Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

$2.58 recipe / $0.65 serving

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Dessert All Recipes

Christmas Recipes

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Baked Ham

$24.09 recipe / $2.19 serving

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 serving

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Sauteed Green Beans

$2.20 recipe / $0.55 serving

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Apple Crumble

$7.42 recipe / $0.61 serving

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Stuffed Mushrooms

$11.58 recipe / $1.93 serving

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Honey Mustard Sauce

$1.43 recipe / $0.24 serving

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Mashed Potatoes

$2.29 recipe / $0.45 serving

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Homemade Garlic Bread

$4.63 recipe / $0.39 serving

Fall Recipes

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Chicken Stew

$12.22 recipe / $2.04 serving

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Classic Homemade Chili

$9.28 recipe / $1.55 serving

Two small bowls of homemade applesauce with apples and cinnamon on the side.

Homemade Applesauce

$5.14 recipe / $0.85 serving

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Easy Vegetable Beef Soup

$11.13 recipe / $1.86 serving

Recipes Under $10

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Homemade Garlic Bread

$4.63 recipe / $0.39 serving

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Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

$3.99 recipe / $1.00 per quesadilla

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One Pot Chicken and Rice

$5.82 recipe / $1.46 serving

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Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

$2.75 per serving

Cozy Soup Recipes

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Creamy Potato Soup

$6.16 recipe / $1.02 serving

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

$11.52 recipe / $1.92 serving

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

$4.97 recipe / $1.24 serving

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

$10.19 recipe / $1.69 serving

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Tomato Lentil Soup

$4.74 recipe / $0.79 serving

Pasta Recipes

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Baked Ziti

$16.84 recipe / $2.10 serving

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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

$4.19 recipe / $1.05 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

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Chicken Alfredo

$10.62 recipe / $2.66 serving

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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$3.72 recipe / $0.93 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

Small 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

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One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

$11.77 recipe / $2.94 serving

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Easy Sesame Chicken

$5.74 recipe / $1.44 serving

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Chicken and Dumplings

$7.26 recipe / $1.21 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

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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

Recipe Round Ups

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Quick And Easy Dinner Ideas

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Easy Lunch Ideas

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Easy Ground Beef Recipes

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

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

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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Sweet Potato Hash

$5.36 recipe / $0.89 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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Homemade Mac and Cheese

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Easy Homemade Meatballs

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Twice Baked Potatoes

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Homemade Banana Bread

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Overnight Oats (Base Recipe plus Variations)

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