On this website, I will show you delicious recipes you can make on a budget. Whether it is for one, or for many. Crockpot meals, Skillet Recipes, Vegetarian Delights, or tricks and tips to help you make the most out of your meals. Cooking on a budget can be fun as well as frugal. Join me as I cook and share secrets for the easiest recipes you’re going to love.
Budget Cooking can be a breeze if you remember to start with what you have in your kitchen. Buy only what you need when you need it. Use what you have from home first.
Make double when possible. One, for now, one for later (freeze it).
Pick a day and meal prep. Use this day to plan ahead and find out what is on the shelves. (shelf Cooking)
Plan your meals for the month, then do an inventory of what you have, in your freezers, pantry, and fridge, and then shop for only those things you need.
Use your slow cooker when possible. It makes things a lot easier. Plus you’ll have leftovers for the week (or to freeze for later).
Pumpkin Pie Parfait
Pumpkin Pie Parfait with Crumb Topping INGREDIENTS: 2 cups canned pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Cream filling 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 (8oz.) block of cream cheese The crumb topping 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/8 tsp. salt 1 cup (or 2 sticks) butter, softened 2 1/2 cups all-purpose…
ORZO SPINACH SOUP
Easy To Make. Zesty and ready in 30 Minutes. The great thing about this soup is that it’s easy to customize with whatever soup-friendly veggies you’d like to add. So make it your own. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced celery 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)…
Creamy Chicken And Spinach Dinner
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups uncooked pasta (any pasta will work) 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons (vegetable or olive) oil 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken (or you can use mushroom) soup, undiluted 1 cup heavy cream (half and half will also work) 10 cups…
Vegetable Lasagna
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 large carrots, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 medium zucchini, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (yellow, white, or red) your preference 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 ounces of spinach Recipe For Homemade Tomato Sauce– (or substitute 2 cups jarred sauce) 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes ¼ cup chopped fresh basil + extra if you’d like…
Mini Corn Dogs
Ingredients 1 (14- ounce) package Cocktail Wieners (or you can actually cut hotdogs in half) 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup milk 1 large egg 2 tbsp. honey (or you can use 2 tbsp. sugar instead) 1-quart vegetable oil (for frying) Instructions Dry cocktail wieners using a paper towel. Set aside. Whisk…
Budget Cooking 