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    Eat Well on a Budget With Easy Recipes

    Enjoying great meals shouldn’t cost a fortune or take all afternoon. Learn to eat well on a budget with Good Cheap Eats. Through budget recipes, money-saving strategies, and time-saving tips, we’ll equip you to make the most of every minute and every grocery dollar.

    4th of July BBQ Recipes

    Get your grill on with these easy and affordable grilling recipes. You can enjoy the fun with friends and family without stressing how to feed the crowd.

    • Double Berry Muffins with Ricotta Cheese
    • Yogurt Berry Parfaits
    • Cherry Limeade Recipe – Do It Yourself Better
    • Lemon Meringue Pie from Scratch
    • Easy Turkey Burger Recipe
    • Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe
    • BBQ Bacon-Onion Cheeseburger Recipe
    • Grilled Brats with Peppers and Onions (94 cents each)

    What’s Fresh

    While dining out can be fun, it can also be expensive. Good thing you can make your restaurant favorites at home — for less! Good Cheap Eats is all about having the best taste possible, while still being mindful of the budget.

    • Shredded Beef Tacos
    • Fresh Nectarine Pie Recipe
    • Bailey’s Iced Coffee
    • French Press Cold Brew Coffee
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    Easy Ways to Save

    Food waste is a huge source of wasted money. Each time you avoid it, you get another great meal and some extra coin in your pocket.

    Not sure what to do with leftovers? How to freeze something? How to plan meals you’ll actually want to eat? Check out these pantry-building ideas.

    • Budgeting for Meals: How Much to Spend on Food?
    • Budget Grocery List: 75 Budget Foods to Help You Fight Inflation
    • How to Restock the Pantry on a Budget
    • Can You Freeze Chipotle Peppers?

    Cooking for One

    Cooking for one can be just as satisfying and delicious as serving a crowd. Your meal matters just as much as the next person’s! Enjoy these easy, budget recipes that can easily be scaled to serve just one person.

    • How to Cook Quinoa on the Stove
    • Escalivada
    • Grilled Peppers
    • 4-Ingredient Chicken Marinade

    Find Recipes For…

    • Breakfast
    • Lunches
    • Main Dishes
    • Dessert

    Hi, I’m Jessica.

    Welcome to Good Cheap Eats!

    I believe that anyone can prepare delicious meals — no matter what. As a mom accommodating vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and omnivorous eaters, I’ve learned how to feed my people on a budget. I’d love to teach you how.

    Learn More About Me >

    Freezer-Friendly Tips

    Freezing extras for later is a great way to save time, money, and food. Learn how to make freezer meals and discover freezer-friendly budget recipes that work every single time.

    • Freezer Meal Pizza Kits
    • Can You Freeze Whipped Cream?
    • Can You Freeze Cheese?
    • Easy Lunches Freezer Meal Prep: Free Plan

    Meal Planning Strategies

    Having a meal plan that works is a key step to meeting your food budget. Learn how you can plan, shop, and cook in a way that suits you and makes good use of your grocery money.

    • Budget Ideas for Easter Dinner
    • 14 Recipes to Use Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Mardi Gras Food to Help You Celebrate on a Budget
    • FREE Weekly Meal Plan to Print & Cook

    Money Saving Tips

    Where you grocery shop and what you buy makes a big difference in what you spend on food. Follow our money-saving tips to reduce your spending and save money for other important things. You can enjoy great meals on a budget so you can do more things with your money!

    • The System that Works to Save You Time & Money
    • 70+ Pantry Staples You Can Make Yourself
    • Christmas Clearance Groceries: How to Save
    • Stocking Up on Flu Season Pantry Staples

    30-Minute Meals

    No time to cook? No problem. Our quick and easy, budget recipes will get you in and out of the kitchen with a great dinner to serve friends and family.

    • How to Make Your Own Meat and Cheese Platters
    • Coleslaw with Apples and Almonds
    • White Bean Salad Recipe
    • Mexican Coleslaw

    Pantry Challenge

    Shopping your kitchen first will help you avoid food waste and save money. Doing a pantry challenge on a regular basis will also help you refine your shopping habits to suit you and the life you live.

    • What to Make for Dinner When There’s “Nothing” to Eat
    • 30+ Pantry Recipes To Help You Save Money
    • How to Meal Plan for a Pantry Challenge
    • Can You Freeze Buttermilk?

    Money-Saving Resources

    Another recipe won’t change your life. Good habits will! Check out these resources to help you build great habits in the kitchen to save you money.

    • Kitchen Gift Ideas
    • My Freezer Cookbook – Check Out What’s Inside
    • You’re Invited to the Good Cheap Eats Club
    • How a Planner Can Help You in the Kitchen

    Main Dishes

    Wondering what’s for dinner? We gotcha covered! Check out these delicious main dish recipes for easy dinner recipes.

    • Lemon Orzo Salad
    • Hot Turkey Pesto Sandwiches
    • 24 Bagel Toppings for an Easy Brunch Party
    • Tortilla Pizza (52 cents each)
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