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Enjoy The Budget Diet’s Recipe Index – it’s your source for frugalicious and fast recipes! These cheap and easy recipes are neatly categorized, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for. If you see an asterisk (*), these are my most popular recipes according to Google and Pinterest. Please take the time to rate any recipes you try…thanks and happy cooking!
Barbecue sauce makes the meat spicier and tender which is why you can’t make a BBQ meat without it. Different ingredients are used to achieve different flavors of sauce. This Carolina BBQ sauce is one of the favorites here in the U.S. and you can make your own close to what some restaurants use.
A method used centuries ago but still utilized to preserve delicious eggs. It is a simple recipe for hard boiled eggs pickled in different spices and beet juice. The longer the eggs are in the pickled liquid, the tastier they get.
If you get home late from work and dinner is not yet cooked, stop yourself from ordering Chinese food, because this delicious tuna casserole takes only 20 minutes to make if you have all the ingredients ready. This comfort food is all you need to fill up your empty stomach after a looooong day.
We all consider peas as side-dish but this food is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-oxidant. In this recipe, we will be mixing shredded ginger with peas to bring out a special flavor you would love. It would be better if you use fresh peas than frozen or canned.
Cinnamon chips is an excellent snack when friends come over and have movie marathon in your house. When mixed with sugar, this is a heavenly sweet treat. These chips can be incorporated in your favorite cake, cookie or muffin.
When we talk about Chiffon, we usually think about Lemon Chiffon pie since it’s the most popular chiffon. However, we can still experiment with other flavors. Like in this recipe, we used watermelon. It has light flavor that everyone will love. A whipped cream on top and we have a charming dessert for family and … Read more
Either from a mix of pork cuts or BBQ pork shoulder, pulled pork is one meal you should not miss. Typically, it is cooked for a full 12 hours if you are using a slow-cooker or smoker. The goal is to cook the meat until it is tender enough to be pulled. However in this … Read more
Fruit salsa is an excellent side dish to fried chicken, steak and other heavy meals. What I really like about this dish you can combine different ingredients in order to obtain the flavour you desire. If the fruits are not in season, you can always find substitutes or you can use the canned version … Read more
From the Dutch word meaning “cabbage salad”, coleslaw or slaw is made up of shredded cabbage and mayonnaise dressing. However, if you want to try new flavors, then you can add or substitute some ingredients. This buttermilk coleslaw is close to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) slaw, my ultimate favorite. It is perfect with spicy BBQ … Read more
Turkey leftovers are not leftovers anymore because you can turn them to patties for your burgers. These burgers are great for kids as they are healthy and delightful. Get out of the habit of only eating beef patties because turkey ones are way yummier and leaner. Serve this with brown gravy and you have a … Read more