Budget Friendly Meals

Taco Dip

This super easy, no-cook taco dip is a MUST-have appetizer at any gathering – birthdays, football, holidays, etc. Taco Dip I absolutely love anything creamy and cheesy, but then again, who doesn’t?! This easy Taco Dip recipe is my daughter Karina’s fav…

Pink Sauce Pasta

Creamy Pasta Sauce in a large skillet topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil.This creamy Pink Sauce Pasta recipe is warm, comforting, and has the best flavor! It’s inspired by the popular pasta dish at Mama D’s restaurant in Newport, CA. How to make Pink Sauce Pasta: Sauté Shallot and Crush Tomatoes: Sauté shallot in butter and oil over medium heat. Add garlic and dry spices and cook…

Buffalo Wings

Skip the deep-fryer and bake or air fry your buffalo wings instead! They’ll be the hit at your next football party! Buffalo Wings Traditional buffalo wings are made in the deep-fryer and are loaded with butter. These baked buffalo wings, made wit…

Baked Sweet Potato

Making a Baked Sweet Potato in the oven is so easy and comes out perfectly sweet and fluffy on the inside with this foolproof recipe. Baked Sweet Potato Roasting sweet potatoes in the oven brings out their natural flavor and sweetness. Using this cooki…

Mini Meatloaf Recipe

The best mini meatloaf recipe cooked in a muffin tin and topped with a flavorful sauce, served on a plate with a green salad.The best Mini Meatloaf recipe is delicious and easy to make, cooked in a muffin tin. We top it with a simple homemade sauce that is irresistible. How to make Mini Meatloaf: Combine: With clean hands, a large spoon, or meat chopper, mix ground beef (or ground turkey), breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, mustard, onion, chili powder,…

Breakfast Sausage

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties made with ground turkey (or ground meat of your choice), spices, and herbs, like sage, thyme, and fennel, a high protein breakfast that’s great for meal prep. Healthy Breakfast Sausage Recipe Making savory break…

Black Pepper Chicken

An easy Black Pepper Chicken recipe served over rice, ready to eat.This simple Black Pepper Chicken recipe has crispy chicken tossed in a homemade sauce with sautéed bell pepper, celery, and onion served on a bed of rice. It’s flavorful, comforting, and ready in less than 30 minutes! How to make Black Pepper Chicken: Marinate Chicken:  Add chopped chicken to a bowl with soy sauce, oyster…

Navy Bean Soup

This delicious, hearty navy bean soup is inexpensive and easy to make, plus leftovers are even better the next day! Cook it on the stovetop, or in your Instant Pot or slow cooker. There’s a chill in the air this week which is putting me in soup mode. I…

Popcorn Chicken

A pan of homemade popcorn chicken, crispy and ready to be served with a dipping sauce.This homemade Popcorn Chicken recipe is everything you want it to be: crispy and crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It couldn’t be easier to make and can be cooked in the oven, air fryer, or fried. How to make Popcorn Chicken: Coat Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces then place…

Ham and Cheese Sliders

A pan of a Ham and Cheese Sliders recipe with one being lifted to show the melted cheese.These easy Ham and Cheese Sliders are the ultimate crowd pleaser! They have ham and cheese on Hawaiian rolls and drizzled with a buttery Dijon mustard sauce, then baked until golden and cheesy. Make them for a quick dinner or fun appetizer. How to make Ham and Cheese Sliders: Assemble: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in…

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

If you’re looking for a lighter side dish for the holidays, you’ll love these creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes with fresh chives. Serve them with Thanksgiving turkey, roasted chicken, pork chops and applesauce, or garli…

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

A bowl of Instant Pot Mashed potatoes drizzled with melted butter and chives, ready to serve.Our creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and pairs well with just about any main dish. Try all of my Instant Pot recipes like Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs, Pork Carnitas, Instant Pot Short Ribs, or Instant Pot yogurt! How to make Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes: Cook Potatoes: Peel…

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed pepper soup has everything you love about stuffed peppers—bell peppers, ground beef, tomatoes, rice—in a hearty bowl of soup! Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe I love soup weather and the convenience of making a big pot of soup that can be s…

Slow Cooker Pernil

This pernil recipe is made with pork shoulder marinated overnight in garlic, citrus juices, cumin and oregano, then slow cooked all day in the crockpot. It’s so full of flavor! Puerto Rican Roast Pork My family loves Latin food, especially Puerto Rican…

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup

This cozy, creamy chicken and mushroom soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. It’s light yet hearty and ready in 30 minutes! Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup This is a variation of my meatless Creamy Mushroom Soup, which we all love i…

Skillet Cornbread

A Southern Skillet Cornbread recipe fresh out of the oven and ready to slice and enjoy.This cast iron Skillet Cornbread recipe has buttermilk, cornmeal, and real corn. We love this Southern method that makes a crispier, rich and flavorful crust. Cornbread is my weakness! Make sure to try my Jalapeño Cornbread, Buttermilk Cornbread, and my Cornbread Dressing. How to make Skillet Cornbread: Batter: Preheat cast-iron skillet in the oven at…

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Three quick Air Fryer Baked Potatoes on a platter, split in half and sprinkled with salt and pepper.These quick Air Fryer Baked Potatoes get deliciously crispy skin on the outside with and fluffy insides. Season then serve as a main dish or side. Want more easy side dishes? Try Roasted Vegetables, Balsamic Roasted Carrots, Buttermilk Cornbread, or Broccoli Apple Salad. How to cook Baked Potatoes in Air Fryer: Prep Potatoes: Choose potatoes…

Hamburger Gravy

Hamburger Gravy served over mashed potatoes with green beans on the side.This old fashioned Hamburger Gravy recipe is a classic. We like to serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or bread, and the best part is it’s on the table in just 20 minutes. Want more 30 minute meals? Try Breakfast Fried Rice, Patty Melt, Honey Mustard Chicken, or Pastalaya! Hamburger Gravy Ingredients: How to…

Fettuccine Alfredo

A bowl of the best fettuccine alfredo recipe topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.The easiest and best Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is creamy, smooth, and the epitome of comfort food! Made in just 20 minutes with basic pantry ingredients, this meal will have the whole family cheering. If you love alfredo, you should try my Chicken Alfredo Pizza, Shrimp Alfredo, One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo, or Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells!…

Cinnamon Rolls

Baked cinnamon rolls on a sheet pan.Our Cinnamon Rolls recipe yields the best, soft and fluffy, cinnamon rolls that melt in your mouth. Top they with traditional or cream cheese glaze. Make sure to check out all of my brunch favorites including Japanese Soufflé Pancakes, Snickerdoodle Muffins, Homemade Scones, or Crab Cake Benedict! How to make Cinnamon Rolls: Proof Yeast: If…

Easy Roast Chicken

The best Roast Chicken recipe baked to a perfect golden color on top of a bed of potatoes and carrots.Our simple Roast Chicken recipe is moist, flavorful, and makes a beautiful meal with little effort. It only takes 15 minutes to prep and is baked in a pan with roasted vegetables. If you make chicken recipes as much as we do, try our Garlic Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Tahini Chicken…

Breakfast Fried Rice

An easy Breakfast Fried Rice recipe in a bowl, with scrambled eggs, Canadian bacon, sausage, and veggies.This easy Breakfast Fried Rice recipe has sausage, Canadian bacon, and veggies tossed with scrambled eggs and rice. It’s bursting with flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes! Looking for more of my breakfast favorites? Try Hawaiian French Toast Casserole, Sheet Pan Pancakes, Gallo Pinto, and Breakfast Skillet! Ingredients Needed: How to make Breakfast…

Apple Bread

Moist cinnamon apple bread recipe made with applesauce, small chunks of fresh apples and walnuts in every bite. It’s so moist and delicious, you won’t believe it’s light! Apple Bread Recipe I love to bake this easy Apple Nut Bread and…

American Goulash (Beefaroni)

An easy American Goulash recipe in a bowl, ready to enjoy.Our delicious American Goulash recipe has ground beef and elbow pasta cooked in a flavorful, cheesy, red sauce. It’s made all in one pan and is picky-eater approved! Want more pasta dishes? Try Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Manicotti, Boursin Pasta, and Pastalaya! How to make American Goulash (Beefaroni): Make Sauce: Sauté onion in pan then add…

Homemade Lasagna

An easy Lasagna recipe with a square being lifted from the pan to show the cheesy layers.This easy Lasagna recipe is completely elevated, with a flavorful red sauce, béchamel white sauce, and ground beef and sausage. It’s the only recipe you need! Looking for more Italian recipes? Try this Tomato Basil Pasta, Manicotti, or Calzones! How to make Lasagna: Cook Meat: Brown the ground beef and sausage, using a meat chopper…

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