Budget Friendly Meals

Italian Grinder Chopped Salad

Italian Grinder Salad with all of the ingredients chopped, served in a large bowl.This Italian Grinder Chopped Salad recipe has all the ingredients we love from our favorite Italian Grinder Sub, in delicious Salad form. There’s so much flavor packed in every bite. Looking for more salad recipes? I recommend these 4 Mason Jar Salads, Cheeseburger Salad, and Asian Chicken Salad! Grinder Salad Ingredients: How to make an…

Pan Bagnat

Pan Bagnat is a protein-packed tuna sandwich from Nice, France. It’s like a handheld Salade Niçoise only without the potatoes and perfect for picnics or a make-ahead lunch! Pan Bagnat I get asked for picnic ideas and cold lunch recipes that don’t requi…

Air Fryer Tofu

A plate of crispy air fryer tofu with chopsticks and a side of sweet and sour sauce.This 10 minute crispy Air Fryer Tofu is the perfect snack or great to add in to your favorite vegetarian bowl or entrée. It’s so versatile and can be seasoned in so many ways. My kids love eating these tofu nuggets! Looking for more vegetarian recipes? You have to try Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, Quinoa Burger,…

Pupusas

We love making Pupusas from home with a simple bean and cheese filling and served with curtido and salsa roja. One of our favorite ways to “travel” as a family is cooking International Inspired recipes for dinner at home, like Chicken Shawarma Bowls, Gallo Pinto, or this Bánh Mì Sandwich. How to make Pupusas: Make…

Grape Tomato Sauce

When grape tomatoes are overflowing in your garden, whip up a quick, easy tomato sauce! Grape or cherry tomatoes sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs are perfect over pasta, grilled chicken, or fish. Easy Grape Tomato Sauce I make this simpl…

Coleslaw

The best Coleslaw recipe with crunchy cabbage, green onions, carrots, and a creamy homemade dressing all tossed in a wooden bowl and ready to serve.Nothing beats a homemade Coleslaw recipe and our classic version is a must for your Summer BBQ’s. The best part is it only takes 10 minutes to prep, then stick it in the fridge until ready to serve. Do you want more summer side dishes? You will love Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Cowboy Caviar, or…

Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto is a Central American breakfast typically served with fried eggs, sour cream, and plantains. It’s made with leftover rice and black beans, so it’s quick to prepare. Gallo Pinto I recently vacationed in Costa Rica and had Gallo Pinto f…

Juicy Lucy (Stuffed Turkey Cheeseburger)

A juicy, stuffed Turkey Cheeseburger (known as a Juicy Lucy) is delicious and easy! Instead of topping your turkey burger with cheese, the cheese is stuffed in the center so it stays melted and gooey. Turkey Juicy Lucy I love a good turkey burger on th…

Cream of Asparagus Soup

I LOVE cream of asparagus soup, it’s pure comfort in a bowl and so simple to make. This recipe is made with just 5 ingredients, not counting salt and pepper and is ready under 25 minutes! Cream of Asparagus Soup This light and healthy, cream of a…

Roasted Asparagus

This quick and easy recipe for oven-roasted asparagus is the perfect spring side dish. This basic recipe can be seasoned many different ways—add lemon juice, garlic, or shaved Parmesan for variations. Roasted Asparagus Roasted Asparagus is a super easy…

Avocado Egg Salad

This avocado egg salad uses half the egg yolks and adds lots of healthy fats from avocado. An easy healthy, high protein lunch! Avocado Egg Salad The avocado makes this egg salad extra creamy without using a lot of mayo. It’s a delicious protein-…

Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup

This healthy Slow Cooker Chicken and Lentil Soup is an easy slow cooker dump recipe. There’s no need to sauté anything, and it tastes delicious! Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Making chicken and lentil soup in a slow cooker is a comforting and healthy meal th…

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This hearty chicken pot pie soup tastes just like chicken pot pie, only as a hearty soup. It’s packed with protein and veggies in every bite! Chicken Pot Pie Soup Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, and this creamy, chunky soup is loaded with…

Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie

If you want to switch up your smoothie game, you will love this Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie made with almond milk and flax seed. Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie I love the convenience of a protein shake when I need something fast and I’m trying to ea…

Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Sausage

This easy, 5-ingredient Crock Pot Pasta Sauce made with chicken or turkey sausage is perfect for busy weeknights! Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce with Sausage On those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to cook, using your slow cooker is a lifesave…

Mushroom Toast

Mushroom Toast with labneh or cream cheese served on sourdough toast is a fast and easy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Mushrooms on Toast There’s something uniquely satisfying about the rich, earthy flavors of mushrooms. When paired with the crisp,…

White Bean Crostini

Crostini are fun, bite-sized appetizers made of little slices of toasted baguette and topped with whatever your heart desires. For this crostini recipe, I used a healthy white bean topping drizzled with balsamic. White Bean Crostini Add this White Bean…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (Low-Fat)

These are the best, soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies! Lightly sweetened with only 3 tablespoons of coconut oil (in place of butter) in the entire batch! Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies I am SO excited to share my homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie rec…

The Best Lasagna Recipe

The BEST easy, classic lasagna recipe made with a ground beef meat sauce, no- cook noodles, and cottage cheese for extra protein! Lasagna Recipe If you’re Italian and you’re thinking, cottage cheese in lasagna? I totally get you! I always t…

Lemon Brussel Sprouts

Crisp-tender Lemon Brussel Sprouts are light and bright, made with shaved brussels sprouts, broth, lemon juice, and zest. Just 5 ingredients! Lemon Shaved Brussel Sprouts This fat-free Brussels sprout recipe is all about texture and brightness, and the…

Meximelt

This healthier Meximelt copycat recipe is made with ground turkey seasoned with my homemade taco seasoning wrapped in a tortilla with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Easy and delicious! Meximelt The Meximelt has always been my favorite thing at Taco B…

Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta

This Cheesy Baked Pumpkin Pasta is baked with a quick pumpkin sauce made with bacon, shallots, Pecorino cheese and melted mozzarella cheese. Pumpkin Pasta Transform a can of pure pumpkin purée into a luscious, creamy pumpkin pasta sauce for a delicious…

White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

The best White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili recipe (Slow cooker or Instant Pot) made with pumpkin puree, ground turkey and green chili & spices. Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili This is my favorite white bean turkey pumpkin chili recipe!! A perfect fal…

Instant Pot Brown Rice

This foolproof Instant Pot brown rice is so easy and makes perfect, flavorful brown rice every time! Instant Pot Brown Rice I shared this recipe for Instant Pot white rice a few weeks ago and got many questions about how to make it with brown, so I set…

Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup

Coconut milk, curry and Indian spices compliment the flavor of the butternut squash in this savory Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup. One of my favorite ways to enjoy butternut squash. Coconut Curry Butternut Squash Soup This Coconut Curry Butternut …

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