Spring Mix Salad (Balsamic Vinaigrette Fall Salad)
This spring mix salad is perfect for the cooler seasons and is one of my favorites to serve guests and family. Dress it up with chicken or salmon to make it a full meal!
Tag: Dinner
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. …
Cook with Dry Beans: Simple White Bean Chili
Learn to cook dry beans! White Bean Chili is comforting, inexpensive, simple, and full of real food. Instructions for Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, and Stovetop included.
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.
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!
Easy, Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
These stuffed tomatoes are an easy, beautiful, budget-friendly summertime dish made with melty cheese, whole-grain bread, and summer produce! Use this recipe for a frugal side dish or even more frugal main dish! Includes a dairy-free and vegan option.
Cajun Sausage, Beans & Rice
This fast, easy dinner costs around $4 and feeds 4-6 people. It’s flavorful, filling, a little spicy, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your cupboards!
Instant Pot Turmeric-Spiced Chicken (Slow Cooker Version!)
This Turmeric-Spiced Chicken recipe is naturally gluten-free, and you can make it all kinds of frugal, simple, and even dairy-free! It’s an easy, creamy, flavorful Instant Pot chicken dish infused with turmeric and ready to serve over rice and veggies.