Make-It-Yourself Recipes Archives • Cheapskate Cook

Ranch Dip Recipe

This easy ranch dip recipe is delicious, addictive, and uses simple ingredients. Use it on veggies, chips, potatoes, and more. It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Appetizers, Condiments & Spices, Dips, Make Ahead, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Salad Dressing Recipes, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Simple, homemade cinnamon rolls you can make in 2 hours or refrigerate overnight for fresh rolls in the morning!

Bread Recipes, Breakfast, Egg-Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Make Ahead, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

The Only Chicken You Need to Make (Easy, Make-Ahead Recipe)

This easy, make-ahead chicken recipe goes with EVERYTHING (tacos, salads, soup, sandwiches, pasta, casseroles, etc.), uses any cut of chicken, cooks in the oven, slow cooker, grill, or Instant Pot! If you like this recipe, you might like our other Chicken recipes and Make-Ahead recipes. …

Chicken, Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Instant Pot, Main Dish, Make Ahead, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Slow Cooker

by Steph

Easy Bread Recipe (for sandwich bread, rolls, pizza, cinnamon rolls, braid, etc.)

Use this easy bread recipe for everything – sandwich bread, rolls, pizza, cinnamon rolls, braids – you name it! I’ve been making this one for almost 20 years, and it’s our favorite when we need an unfussy loaf.

Bread Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Make Ahead, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Vegan Recipes

by Steph

Clean Eating Freezer Chocolate Recipe

Here’s a 5-ingredient, 5-minute clean eating dessert recipe! Freezer chocolate is like a healthier, more budget-friendly chocolate bar that you feel great about eating.

Dairy-Free Recipes, Dessert, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Healthier Desserts, Holiday Recipes, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Githeri (Kenyan Corn & Beans) Recipe

This East African inspired dinner is frugal, easy to prepare, and loaded with real food. It’s also vegan, vegetarian, freezer-friendly, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Beans, Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Instant Pot, Main Dish, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Our Favorite Budget-Friendly Salad

Our go-to salad is a combination of the vegetables we love best and the ones that cost the least amount of money. Get our budget-friendly salad formula below!

Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, Main Dish, Make Ahead, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan Recipes, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph

Easy Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe

A simple, no-knead, hands-off sourdough sandwich bread recipe that’s delicious, tangy, and made with only 4 ingredients!

Bread Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Make Ahead, Make-It-Yourself Recipes, Recipes, Sourdough, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

by Steph