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Eat real, nourishing food no matter the size of your budget. Let me show you how.
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Picadillo (Mexican-style beef & potatoes)

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Eat Real Food on a Budget.
Sounds impossible, right? It’s not. I can show you how to save money and eat healthy no matter the size of your budget.
Cheapskate Cook was born 12 years ago in our first apartment. Armed with $25 and a ridiculous amount of optimism and determination, I learned how to save money and eat healthy at the same time.
Let me teach you how!
What I do for you:

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Menu Plans & Grocery Savings

Food Allergies on a Budget
Featured Meal Plan
4-Week Menu Plan:
Clean Eating on a Budget
Cheapskate Cook’s Budget-Friendly Menu Plan helps you save money and eat clean with 4-weeks of real-life menu plan inspiration – complete with weekly grocery lists, meal ideas, recipes, and tips.
My Blog
Easy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
This creamy crockpot white chicken chili is easy, gluten-free, and perfect for busy days—just toss it in the slow cooker and enjoy!
Simple, Real Food Peach Cobbler
Easy peach cobbler made with simple ingredients—budget-friendly, allergy-adaptable, and delicious.
Vegan White Bean Chili: Hearty, Cozy, and Creamy One-Pot Meal
Cozy, creamy vegan white bean chili—one-pot, hearty, budget-friendly, and perfect for chilly days or meal prep.
Authentic Mexican Picadillo Recipe (Easy, Healthy & Budget-Friendly)
This easy, healthy Mexican picadillo recipe is budget-friendly, allergy-friendly, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Easy Egg & Cheese Breakfast Muffins
These egg and cheese muffins are easy, frugal, protein-packed, gluten-free, and meal-prep perfection. Also – very delicous.
Easy White Bean Chicken Chili
Warm up with this easy White Bean Chicken Chili recipe—creamy, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Instant Pot, slow cooker, and stovetop options!
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