• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Good Cheap Eats
  • About
    • About Good Cheap Eats
    • Media
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure
    • Contact Me
  • Members Only
    • Login
    • Club Homepage
    • Club Resource Library
    • Downloads
    • Live Club Events
  • Recipe Index
  • Blog
  • SHOP
    • Purchases
    • Cookbooks
    • Planner
    • The Good Cheap Eats Club
    • Meal Plans
    • Holiday Helps
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Pantry Challenge
  • Valentine’s Day
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • About
  • My Account
  • Join the Club
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Pantry Challenge
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Recipes
    • Shop
    • About
    • My Account
    • Join the Club
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    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.

    We’re starting out the year with a Pantry Challenge. Follow along with our daily updates:

    • Get a Month of 30-Minute Meals
    • Pantry Challenge – Day 31
    • Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce
    • Pantry Challenge – Day 30

    Budget Recipes & Tips

    As you ring in the new year, don’t go for broke! Start the year right when you follow these Good Cheap Eats strategies and budget recipes to save both time and money.

    • Easy Lemon Loaf Recipe
    • Instant Pot Potato Soup
    • Spanish Brown Rice (Mexican Brown Rice)
    • Catalan Meatballs – Boules de Picolat
    Browse Budget Recipes

    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.

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

    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!

    • Meal Prep Salads to Make Lunchtime Easier
    • 5-Minute Asian Chicken Marinade Recipe
    • What to Make for Dinner When There’s “Nothing” to Eat
    • 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.

    • Turkey Taco Salad
    • How to Make the Best Tuna Sandwich
    • Cream Cheese Pasta
    • Protein Overnight Oats

    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.

    • 25 Christmas Cookies to Make Ahead & Freeze
    • Can you freeze cooked bacon?
    • Can you freeze applesauce?
    • Can you freeze pepperoni?

    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.

    • Home Cooked Meals: Recipes & Tips to Make Them Easily
    • 40+ Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas
    • Tea Party Food Ideas
    • 60+ Easy Tailgate Food Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank

    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!

    • What’s the Best Grocery Store for You?
    • How to Stock the Pantry on a Budget
    • Can You Freeze Chipotle Peppers?
    • 90+ Pantry Staples You Can Make Yourself

    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.

    • Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
    • Breakfast Burrito Ideas
    • Self-Rising Flour Biscuits
    • How to Cook Breakfast Sausage

    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.

    • Prepping for a Pantry Clean Out
    • 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.

    • Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches
    • Cranberry Chicken Salad
    • Cheese Tamales with Chiles & Corn
    • Turkey and Rice Soup

    Footer

    back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2021 Good Cheap Eats