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Enjoy The Budget Diet’s Recipe Index – it’s your source for frugalicious and fast recipes! These cheap and easy recipes are neatly categorized, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. If you see an asterisk (*), these are my most popular recipes according to Google and Pinterest. Please take the time to rate any recipes you try…thanks and happy cooking!
I’m always looking for ways to save money on meals, so leftovers are a no-brainer at our house. Of course, eating the same meal day after day can get awfully boring. That’s why I’m glad I have a standby list of meal ideas for leftover chicken. When I pull a recipe from my idea file, … Read more
Toddlers and snacks just go together, it seems. Little kids’ attention spans have a tendency to run out before mealtime is over, so they end up hungry again shortly afterward. Instead of fighting against this common behavior, savvy parents use snack time as an opportunity to load up their little ones with toddler-sized portions of … Read more
Oh, chocolate, how I love thee. Let me count the ways. I’ll take chocolate in just about any form, but it’s incredibly special when it comes straight from my own kitchen. Whether you consider yourself a novice or an expert, making chocolate candies is totally doable for you. Candy recipes often have short ingredient lists … Read more
If your house is anything like mine, then mornings are awfully busy. And, despite the fact that they say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s easy for making a morning meal to get pushed down on the to-do list. That’s why easy breakfasts that you can make ahead of time are … Read more
I remember Lent growing up, and dishes during that time were usually rather bland and tasteless. I also recall my mother spending hours in the kitchen, trying to come up with meatless dishes that would appeal to her family. With the Lenten season upon us, I wanted to find quick, easy meatless recipes that my kids … Read more
Please tell me that I’m not the only one who never remembers that I need to make a dish for a get-together until I’m already at the grocery store. When this happens — more often than I’d like to admit — the easiest solution is to grab a nearby box and scan the back for a … Read more
Recently, I decided I wanted to begin a healthier lifestyle and lose a few pounds. To learn how, I naturally turned to the Internet. Like many, I thought eating healthier foods meant I would be hungry more often. No way were carrots more filling than a slice of cake. In the course of my research, … Read more
Whether you want to do it for yourself or you’re supporting someone in your family who has health or food issues, eating healthy is important. It can also be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people panic when thinking about changing the way they eat because it feels impossible. It’s not, I promise. Here … Read more
During winter, there’s nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of savory soup. Instead of resorting to packaged mixes, why not make your own soup from scratch? It’s not only cheaper and healthier, you can use up any leftovers you have in the fridge. Check out @tasteofhome via this link for simple and delicious soup recipes that are perfect … Read more
Barely a week before December 25th, are you still scrambling for ideas on what to serve for Christmas dinner? Try one of these appetizing dishes from @EatingWell, which range from refreshing salads to no-bake desserts. They are easy to prepare, healthy, and delicious. Click on the link below to start cooking. 26 Last-Minute Christmas Recipe Ideas