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    Enjoy Great Food on a Budget

    Great food shouldn’t cost a fortune or take all afternoon. At Good Cheap Eats we believe budget recipes and money-saving tips can help you make the most of every dollar. From easy pasta recipes to tasty chicken dinners, we’ll show you how to make great food without busting your budget

    Go Back to School with Good Cheap Eats

    Back-to-School means back to routine! It’s a time to get packing while still enjoying delicious meals. Whether you are in search of make-ahead breakfast ideas, easy packable lunches, or quick things to make for dinner, we’ve got you covered!

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      Perfect Fluffy Bakery Style Vanilla Muffins Recipe
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      Dill Potato Salad
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      30+ Quick Things to Make for Dinner
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      Lemon Blueberry Cookies
    BROWSE BACK-TO-SCHOOL RECIPES
    another recipe won't change your life. Good Habits will.

    Budget Recipes & Tips

    Great food shouldn’t take all day or cost a lot of money. Follow these Good Cheap Eats strategies and budget recipes to save both time and money.

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      The Easiest Dinners: 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Recipes
    • Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute Recipe
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      Can You Freeze Almond Milk? (& What It’s Good For)
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      How to Make the Best Homemade Pizza Dough Ever
    BROWSE BUDGET RECIPES

    Learn How To

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    How to Save Money on Groceries

    Grocery prices are on the rise, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice great food. Learn the Good Cheap Eats System, a proven way to save money on groceries.

    Along with budget recipes and these money-saving tips, you’ll be all set to beat the market! The grocery market, that is.

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      The System that Works to Save You Time & Money
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      Budgeting for Meals: How Much to Spend on Food?
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      Budget Grocery List: 75 Budget Foods to Help You Fight Inflation
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      Shop Your Kitchen to Save Money on Groceries
    LEARN THE SYSTEM

    Eat at Home for Less

    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. Try these budget recipes and see for yourself!

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      Meal Prep Salads for Easy Lunches You’ll Want to Eat
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      5-Minute Asian Chicken Marinade Recipe
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      What to Make for Dinner When There’s “Nothing” to Eat
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      Best Pulled Pork Recipe

    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.

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      70+ Summer Salad Recipes to Help You Save Money
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      How to Stop Eating Out
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      The Best Salad Toppings
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      BBQ Bacon Burgers Recipe

    Find Recipes For…

    • Breakfast
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    • 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.

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      Freezer Meal Prep: How to Create a Cooking Plan That Works for You
    • Easy Lunches Freezer Meal Prep: Free Plan
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      Freezer Inventory: How To Keep Track of What You’ve Got
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      Freezer Meals: How to Plan, Cook & Freeze Your Favorite Dinners

    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.

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      40+ Budget Friendly Meals Your Kids Will Actually Eat
    • Weekly Dinner Menu Ideas & Theme Night Templates
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      40+ Easy Summer Lunch Ideas
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      How to Meal Plan on a Budget

    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!

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      20+ Easy Milk Recipes to Use Up the Leftover Gallon
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      What’s the Best Grocery Store for You?
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      60+ Easy Tailgate Food Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank
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      How to Stock the Pantry on a Budget

    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.

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      20+ Recipes & Meal Ideas that Use a Lot of Eggs
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      Apricot BBQ Sauce
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      The Best Burger Toppings
    • chicken and raspberry salad on a white plate on a bamboo mat with napkin and cutlery.
      Chicken & Raspberry Salad

    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.

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      Prepping for a Pantry Clean Out
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      90+ Pantry Staples You Can Make Yourself
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      30+ Pantry Recipes To Help You Save Money
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      How to Meal Plan for a Pantry Challenge

    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.

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      Kitchen Gift Ideas
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      My Freezer Cookbook – Check Out What’s Inside
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      You’re Invited to the Good Cheap Eats Club
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      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.

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      Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta
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      Mom Food: Meal Prep as Self-Care
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      Chicken Taco Soup
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      60+ Budget-Friendly Mexican Dinner Ideas

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