EAT WELL ON A BUDGET AND SAVE TIME
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.
WHAT’S NEW
Popular Fall Recipes
Cooking seasonally not only keeps things exciting in terms of variety, but you’re guaranteed to find great quality and well-priced produce and cuts of meat at the store. Enjoy all the good things that fall brings, including these good cheap eats.
Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and grocery prices on the rise, it’s time to plan a festive feast that won’t break the budget. I’ve got you covered with these simple and delicious classics.
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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 do freezer cooking and discover freezer-friendly 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 resources.
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.
30-MINUTE MEALS
No time to cook? No problem. Our quick and easy 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.
MEAL PREP
Meal prep, whether it’s preparing a few components like a sauce or cooked protein or prepping complete meals, will help you save money and time as well as avoid pricier restaurant fare. Get going with these quick and easy tips.
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.
