When it comes to budget-friendly meals and ingredients, you really can’t beat cabbage. Seriously though. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of cabbage being a “high class” dish or ingredient. Ever. It’s so easy to come by and it’s even easier to cook with. Obviously, just because it’s not considered “high class” doesn’t mean it […]
As much as I love baking dessert recipes from scratch, it’s really, really hard to beat the allure of recipes with cake mix. Not only does cake mix make for a pretty delicious treat, but it also makes baking so easy! Instead of needing a ton of different ingredients (which, to stock them in your […]
Over the years, Thanksgiving spreads have become more and more decadent. There are so many main dishes, side dishes, and desserts that make the “perfect” Thanksgiving menu, and if you miss any of them, people will clutch their pearls. But you know what? Thanksgiving is really about your loved ones. When we asked readers what […]
If you have always wanted to learn to cook like your grandma used to, then you are in luck! This issue is full of vintage dishes that are sure to remind you of your grandma’s cooking. To make sure that you never miss another budget project or recipe, click here to find out how you […]
With the holidays just around the corner, saving money has been priority number one for me. I’ve been making room in my budget by taking a good look at my food costs; it’s amazing how much the occasional trip to Starbucks or cruise through the drive-thru adds up over time! If you’re thinking ahead to […]
Refusing to break the bank, does not mean your dishes need to suffer. One of the heartiest, hassle-free, and budget-friendly recipes you can make is chili. It’s also incredibly easy to transform and easily feeds a crowd. You can tweak your dish from the traditional ground beef version, to substituting shredded chicken, or even omitting […]
Sometimes, we like to get crazy in the kitchen. And when we say crazy, we don’t mean adding an extra scoop of ice cream to our dessert after dinner. Crazy means completely throwing out the recipe book and starting from scratch. We’re talking cakes made from scratch without eggs, milk, or butter! Eggs, for crying out loud! Now, […]
Anybody who’s made the decision to eat ramen noodles as a meal knows that while ramen can be oddly comforting, there’s not a lot going on flavor-wise. The little beef or chicken flavor packets that come with ramen only do so much. If you’re going for budget-friendly meals, ramen noodle recipes are a staple. Just […]
Mom is a superhero when it comes to prioritizing. She knows that making a home-cooked meal takes time that could be spent helping with homework or having fun together. It’s not always the best option to spend all evening in the kitchen – and sometimes she doesn’t want to. Whether it’s Mom or someone else […]
This is the third (and last) post in our series of easy potato recipes! Check out the other recipes at the bottom of the post! Sure, mashed potatoes are great. But, smashed potatoes? Ahhh-MAZING. Never tried smashed potatoes? I hadn’t either until last week and I couldn’t believe that I had been missing out on […]
