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.
Back-to-School
The back-to-school season can feel crazy. New routines, new schedules, new ways to do all the things… but you can still enjoy great meals every night of the week.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Main Dishes
Wondering what’s for dinner? We gotcha covered! Check out these delicious main dish recipes for easy dinner recipes.
