There’s still a whole week until payday and you just blew the rest of your food budget on last night’s take-out, which has only left you feeling bloated and groggy in return (thanks, lo mein 🙄). All those vegetables you ambitiously bought at the beginning of the week are still sitting in your fridge, mocking you as they slowly wilt. And those gorgeous recipes you found on Pinterest? They ended up having too many weird ingredients, and you just couldn’t muster the energy after a ten hour work day. You’ve got Instagram taste and a peanut butter budget. I feel ya and I’ve been there. Adulting is hard.
I believe good food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.
I 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). I 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. I believe you can spend less and enjoy more.
The Proof is in the Pudding…
Let’s Do This.
What if you didn’t have to figure it all out yourself. What if someone else already searched, tested, and found recipes that are easy, delicious, AND inexpensive. What if someone took you by the hand and showed you each step of the process, so you could feel confident as you learned. What if cooking at home stopped feeling like a chore and started being something you did for fun?
When you join the Budget Bytes community, you’ll stop being a slave to take-out and become a total boss in the kitchen, all while spending less and eating better than ever.
I’ve Been There.
In 2009 I found myself with a college degree and a mountain-sized student loan debt to go with it. I could barely afford necessities like toilet paper, let alone good food. But food was my passion and having just earned a degree in Nutritional Science, I was not okay with eating ramen noodles for dinner every night. Finding food that would satisfy both my stomach and my wallet became my pet project. I tested hundreds of recipes, I experimented, I failed, I learned, and I simplified my process. It wasn’t long before I was eating better than ever, spending a fraction on my weekly groceries, and making my coworkers jealous with all my drool-worthy (and cheap!) homemade lunches. And now I want to show you how to do it, too.
Now it’s Your Turn…
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Er, that was supposed to be ‘at least $1 less per pound, if not more’
Anon- Many, many people have asked me about the chicken prices :) I’m not sure how they compare in Canada but one pound *can* be very pricy here as well. I often buy 5 pounds at one time and then divide them up into one pound portions as soon as I get home. I freeze them and only thaw when I’m ready to use. The price of the chicken breasts when I buy them in larger portions is at least $1 (if not more) per pound. Also, when the chicken is nearing the sell by date they are often discounted even further. Sooo, I swing by the poultry section whenever I’m at the store and if I catch one of these sales, I grab up a big pack of it, take it home and freeze it!
Although the other day my neighborhood grocer had boneless skinless breasts priced at $1.75/lb and it wasn’t even a large pack or a sale so I guess that’s just the price sometimes!
There are a lot of good vegetarian recipes on the site, just in case you can’t find a good deal on chicken ;)
Great website!
Really like the ideas but having a serious problem. Where on gods green earth do you find 1+ lbs if chicken breast for $2.50? None of the chicken recipes work for me because 1 lbs of chicken breast is more like $7.50 on Ontario. This effectively blows the budget.
Am I missing something? Is chicken just that cheap in the States?
I’m completely in love with your blog! Great meals, so inexpensive, and all the flavor and awesomeness is still there!
Stay amazing, you have a new fan!
I love your blog! It’s my favorite cooking blog. It’s sensible and yet, it indulges in good taste. I always find good ideas here, and love the step-by-step photos! Well done!
You have such a great blog! I feel that many people can relate to your food philosophy. Your recipes are easy yet creative and is now an inspiration for my weekly meals. Thank you for being so awesome!
My boyfriend and I have made it a point to make 2 of your recipes a week as our summer project. We have yet to be disappointed and we’re loving cutting down costs! Loving your blog and loving the fun, quick, affordable dishes!
Beth you are a BABE. I’m glad I stumbled on your rad blog!
Come over to my place some time. I’ll bacon wrap some pizza rolls and bust out the “nice” mugs to serve some cold PBR in.
Hey, I love your site! Is there a way you can add the calories as well?
Just found this the morning of my grocery store day, my shopping list was almost entirely from your recipes! As a college kid who rarely incorporates healthy eating, I’m excited to make them!
I just discovered your site on stumble upon and I am soooo EXCITED to start using your recipes. I am a college student and cooking for one is not always easy. Can’t wait to get started, thanks!
Your dad passed on your blog site to me last week and I’m loving reading thru all the recipes. I’ll keep checking back for updates.
Great ideas! Can’t wait to read it all, thanks!
i am ADDICTED to this blog…I read it all day long hoping for another recipe and totally excited about each recipe that I try!
Just found your blog off of foodgawker. What a fantastic idea to use a budget for your recipes! And they look so good! I can’t wait to try some!
Andi