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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

    Celebrate Christmas with Good Cheap Eats

    Christmas spending can add up fast! Make sure you’re enjoying great food without breaking the bank with these easy and cheap recipes, perfect for Christmas dinner, cookie plates, and caroling parties.

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      Meal Plan Advent Calendar
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      Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Sauce & Cream Cheese
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      Homemade Gingerbread Latte (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
    • bottle of gingerbread syrup in a basket with twine and ornaments.
      Easy Homemade Gingerbread Syrup for Coffee & Desserts
    CHRISTMAS RECIPES

    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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      Can You Freeze Cranberry Sauce? (Homemade or Canned)
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      Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Cranberries
    • baked cinnamon roll turkey with candy eyes on white tray.
      Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes Any Kid Will Love
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      Holiday Planning Guide on Sale!
    BROWSE BUDGET RECIPES

    Learn How To

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    carve a turkey or chicken

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    freeze whipped cream

    to avoid waste
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    make a relish tray

    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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      Save Money on Food with This Budget Grocery List
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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
    • asian marinated chicken breast sliced on a plate with rice and veg.
      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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      Thanksgiving Fruit Salad that’s Easy on the Budget
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      Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Warm Spices & Lemon
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      Easy Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic
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      The Ploughman’s Lunch or Traditional English Snack Plate

    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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      60+ Easy Budget-Friendly Recipes for Two on a Budget
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      30+ Quick Things to Make for Dinner
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      70+ Summer Salad Recipes to Help You Save Money
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      How to Stop Eating Out

    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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      Can You Freeze Almond Milk? (& What It’s Good For)
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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

    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.

    • sliced air fryer turkey tenderloin on platter with fresh herbs.
      Easy & Delicious Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin Recipe
    • slices of pesto pizza on a white plate.
      Easy Pesto Pizza Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes & Feta
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      Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Made with Tomato Paste
    • cooked taco meat in oval dish with taco toppings nearby.
      The Easiest Dinners: 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Recipes

    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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      How to Stock the Pantry on a Budget
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      90+ Pantry Staples You Can Make Yourself
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      30+ Pantry Recipes To Help You Save Money

    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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      Easy Budget Meal Planning Ideas for a Large Family
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      The Best Supreme Pizza Toppings on Homemade Crust
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      How to Make the Best Homemade Pizza Dough Ever
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      BBQ Bacon Burgers Recipe

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