Our Recipes
I believe saving money and eating healthy should be simple, fun, and delicious.
Those are the kinds of recipes you’ll find here. This isn’t one of those sites where you need to find weird ingredients online or visit an expensive health food store to make my recipes. You can find the ingredients at your local Walmart, or your local farmer’s market – whichever is in your budget right now.
The Classics
![baked oatmeal with berries](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/baked-oatmeal-image-1.jpg)
Breakfast
![quinoa salad](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/quinoa-salad-image-1.jpg)
Lunch
![Githeri (Kenyan Corn & Beans) - In America, it’s easy to feel discouraged about healthy, frugal eating. Our classic cheap food consists of macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and freeze-dried ramen noodles. But look outside our borders and you’ll find an endless supply of flavor town. 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.](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/githeri-kenyan-corn-beans-image.png)
Dinner
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/eggless-brownies-cc-image.png)
Dessert
Allergy-Free
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/berry-oat-bars-image.jpg)
Gluten-Free
![Dairy-free sugar cookies](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sugar-cookies-image.jpg)
Dairy-Free
![zucchini bread baked oatmeal overhead](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/zucchini-bread-baked-oatmeal-image.jpg)
Egg-Free
![cinnamon rolls](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cinnamon-rolls-image.jpg)
Vegan
Popular
![pumpkin spice oatmeal](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pumpkin-spice-oatmeal-image-1.jpg)
Instant Pot
![Dairy-free sugar cookies](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sourdough-8-image.jpg)
Sourdough
![zucchini bread baked oatmeal overhead](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bone-broth-image-1.jpg)
Make-It-Yourself
![Easy, Frugal Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce - You can use this with fresh or canned tomatoes, fresh or dried onion, etc. Use what you have; use what you like. From CheapskateCook.com](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/slow-cooker-marinara-sauce-image.png)
Make-Ahead
Alphabetical Order
![Cheap, Simple Guacamole - A frugal guacamole recipe you can make with ingredients you probably already have at home! Plus how to store guacamole without turning it brown. (also called "oxidizing"). #realfood #avocado #frugalliving #kitchenhacks. From CheapskateCook.com](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cheap-guacamole-image.jpg)
Appetizers
![dry mixed beans](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mixed-beans-image.jpg)
Beans
![Easy, Make-Ahead Beef - Ground beef you can make use with all kinds of recipes, freeze, or serve as-is. It's THAT good.](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/beef-cc-image.jpg)
Beef
![bread with a red and white checked napkin](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/soaked-bread-image.jpg)
Bread
![baked oatmeal with berries](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/baked-oatmeal-image-1.jpg)
Breakfast
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/chicken-image.jpg)
Chicken
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/greek-seasoning-image-1.jpg)
Condiments & Spices
![Dairy-free sugar cookies](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sugar-cookies-image.jpg)
Dairy-Free
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fruit-tart-image-1.jpg)
Dessert
![Githeri (Kenyan Corn & Beans) - In America, it’s easy to feel discouraged about healthy, frugal eating. Our classic cheap food consists of macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and freeze-dried ramen noodles. But look outside our borders and you’ll find an endless supply of flavor town. 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.](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/githeri-kenyan-corn-beans-image.png)
Dinner
![With an eye towards real food, saving money, and making something delicious for a party, this frugal Buffalo Chicken Dip is perfect for a relaxed dinner party, the Super Bowl, or comfort food for a weekend at home. Gluten-free and Paleo too! From CheapskateCook.com](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/chicken-buffalo-dip-image-400x400.png)
Dips
![green smoothie](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/green-smoothie-image-1.jpg)
Drinks & Smoothies
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/eggless-brownies-cc-image.png)
Egg-Free
![An easy, one-bowl Baked Oatmeal laced with sneaky veggies for picky eaters and extra breakfast goodness. Naturally-sweetened, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, NO weird ingredients, with an egg-free/vegan variation!](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/squash-baked-oatmeal-4-image.jpg)
Gluten-Free
![freezer chocolate](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/freezer-chocolate-image.jpg)
Healthier Desserts
![Dairy-free sugar cookies](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sugar-cookies-image.jpg)
Holiday Recipes
![pumpkin spice oatmeal](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pumpkin-spice-oatmeal-image-1.jpg)
Instant Pot
![quinoa salad](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/quinoa-salad-image-1.jpg)
Lunch
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/turmeric-chicken-image.jpg)
Main Dish
![Easy, Frugal Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce - You can use this with fresh or canned tomatoes, fresh or dried onion, etc. Use what you have; use what you like. From CheapskateCook.com](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/slow-cooker-marinara-sauce-image.png)
Make-Ahead
![bone broth in a bowl](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bone-broth-image.jpg)
Make-It-Yourself
![Build a Healthy Frugal Pantry with Grains - CheapskateCook.com](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/pasta-1-image.jpg)
Pasta
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greek-dressing-image.jpg)
Salad Dressing
![spring mix salad](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/spring-mix-salad-image.jpg)
Side Dish
![Githeri (Kenyan Corn & Beans) - In America, it’s easy to feel discouraged about healthy, frugal eating. Our classic cheap food consists of macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, and freeze-dried ramen noodles. But look outside our borders and you’ll find an endless supply of flavor town. 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.](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/githeri-kenyan-corn-beans-image.png)
Slow Cooker
![trail mix](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/trail-mix-image-1.jpg)
Snacks
![Simple, inexpensive tomato soup ready in 10 minutes and full of real food ingredients you can find at any store. Dairy-free version too! From CheapskateCook.com](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/tomato-soup-cc-image.png)
Soups & Stews
![sourdough sandwich bread](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sourdough-sandwich-bread-image.jpg)
Sourdough
![Apple & Oat Mix-in-the-Pan Bars - like Apple Crisp grew up and got classy. Still quick to make, full of real food (whole grains, sweetened with maple syrup), and makes the perfect Fall dessert. - Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan options. From CheapskateCook.com](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/apple-crisp-bar-image-2.png)
Vegan
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/baked-summer-vegetable-medley-image.jpg)
Vegetables
![](https://www.cheapskatecook.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/white-bean-chili-image-1.jpg)
Vegetarian
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