When a recipe has been passed down for generations, you can bet that it’s trustworthy. Old-fashioned recipes are time-tested and Grandma-approved. Best of all, they usually remind you of your childhood – when Grandma would actually make them for you! The recipe that makes me most nostalgic is probably my family’s beef stew and biscuits […]
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 […]
The New Year is an awesome time to start fresh and begin eating healthier. Giving up your favorite sweets may seem daunting, but you’d be surprised by how many amazing healthy desserts are out there. Brownies, cookies, milkshakes, cheesecake–if you can name it, there’s a low-calorie recipe to answer your call. It won’t be difficult […]
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 […]
Nothing says cheap and affordable quite like the thrift store. Thrift stores are great resources because they allow you to satisfy your need for retail therapy without draining your bank account. We have brought you our favorite thrift store recipes and projects, as well as our fall favorites. Fall means cozying up under a warm […]
You can never have too many cheap and easy casserole recipes in your wheelhouse (aka your recipe book). They make for the best weeknight dinners as well as potluck-pleasers. They’re so simple to throw together that, even if I’ve had a long and tiring day at work, I always have enough energy to whip up […]
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 […]
The South has a secret, and that secret is grits. Grits are an awesome Southern standard that are rich, creamy, and surprisingly simple to make. Even though every spoonful of grits tastes like a million bucks, they are secretly one of the cheapest recipes you could ever make. Let’s break it down: 2 cups whole […]
