Best Fudge Recipe

valentine's recipe

Chocolate is for Lovers Week continues on The Budget Diet, and if you’re looking for a quick and easy chocolate treat…make heart shaped fudge! If you’ve never made homemade fudge, this is the recipe to try! It’s easy, foolproof and only takes 10 minutes…no candy thermometer required! The average price per pound of fudge from … Read more

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

hot fudge recipe

Today kicks off “Chocolate is for Lovers” week on The Budget Diet! Each day, I’ll feature a frugalicious chocolate treat perfect for Valentine’s Day! Lucy from Peanuts said it best, “All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt! Give this 10 minute hot fudge recipe a try, and … Read more

Valentine’s Day Accessories

Cynics be warned: This post is chock full of Valentine’s Day cheer. I start anticipating Valentine’s Day come mid January. The Christmas bustle is over, and all we’re left with is cold and dark weather. I think it’s a lot of fun to put on those rose-tinted glasses and appreciate all things love and romance. … Read more

Thrift Store Treasures

goodwill treasures

If you’re not a thrift store or garage sale shopper, let this article be your inspiration! I promise, once you find your first treasure…you’ll be hooked! All of these items came from thrift stores or garage sales, and the one thing they have in common is a bargain price! If I had to pick my … Read more

Pepperoni Rolls

pepperoni roll recipe

Don’t settle for chips and dip at your Super Bowl Party…wow your friends with super easy, super yummy and super cheap Pepperoni Rolls! These are always a favorite with teens!  

Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

bbq pulled pork

Cook Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork is sure to satisfy your Super Bowl crowd! Easy recipe for BBQ Pulled Pork – throw a few ingredients in your crockpot this morning, and it will be ready by dinnertime. No slaving over a hot stove!  

Taco Meat Recipe

nacho toppings

If you’re hosting a Super Bowl Party, why don’t you set up a “Make Your Own Nacho Bar” using this easy Taco Meat Recipe and all sorts of yummy nacho toppings! You’ll love this quick and easy 3-ingredient Taco Meat Recipe! Use it for traditional tacos or use it for a Make Your Own Nacho … Read more

Queso Recipe

Chips and Queso are a must-have at a Super Bowl Party, and you’ll love this quick and delicious White Queso Recipe.

Chips and Queso are a must-have at a Super Bowl Party, and you’ll love this quick and delicious White Queso Recipe. This is THE BEST QUESO RECIPE, and it takes just minutes to make! It’s a white queso that’s very similar to what you get in an authentic Mexican restaurant.

Crock Pot Pork Carnitas Tacos

pork carnitas tacos

This recipe fits my definition of a crock pot recipe…just throw in a few ingredients and forget about it! Leave the meat in the crock pot, and let everyone make their own taco at your Super Bowl party. My Southwest Salad is the perfect side dish for Pork Carnitas Tacos. Serve with Southwest Salad – … Read more