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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. Please take the time to rate any recipes you try…thanks and happy cooking!
I can remember eating Gooey Butter Cake since I was a child, and it’s always been one of my favorites! It’s a favorite for indulging, but it’s also an easy go-to dessert recipe that’s made with pantry staples. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with different cake mix combinations, and I’ve come up with all sorts of … Read more
This is my go-to recipe for a quick and delicious snack mix. It’s always a hit at parties, and it looks great wrapped in cellophane bags for hostess or teacher gifts. Add a festive touch by changing the colors of the m&m’s to match the season or use Reeses Pieces in the fall. White Chocolate … Read more
Pumpkin Cheesecake is my favorite fall dessert and ideal for your Thanksgiving dinner! This Pumpkin Cheesecake is frugalicious (frugal and delicious) because it will cost you less than $10 to make. Compare that to just under $50 for The Cheesecake Factory’s Pumpkin Cheesecake, and yes – it’s as good as The Cheesecake Factory! Actually it’s … Read more
I love, love, love La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil Soup, BUT I don’t love the calories and fat! Did you know that La Madeleine’s Tomato Basil soup boasts 340 calories and 32 grams of fat in just 1 cup? I was on a mission to create a tasty, creamy, low fat version of La Madeleine’s Tomato … Read more
This Pumpkin Fudge Recipe has been a work in progress for about a month! My family has enjoyed taste testing many variations, and this one’s the winner! Pumpkin Fudge is a quick, easy recipe that’s great to bring to a Halloween party, tailgate party or even Thanksgiving. A rich and creamy fudge perfect for fall!
It may still be 100 degrees in Texas, but it’s time to savor the last days of summer at your dinner table. Soon we’ll be ready for chili, soups and hearty meals, so try this frugalicious and fast Cheese and Corn Quesadilla Recipe now! My daughter says that it’s makes a “pretty plate” when served with … Read more
Learn how to make your own smoothies or better yet, teach your kids to make their own smoothies! Fruit smoothies are healthy, refreshing and affordable when you make your own! Enjoy experimenting with different combinations of fruit…our family favorite is strawberry mango! Make your own smoothies for a fraction of the cost! ~~~~~~~ In full … Read more
Buying lunch at your favorite bistro, deli or diner can be rather expensive. A tab of $10 per day isn’t unusual, totaling more than $200 per month for most. Instead, save most of that and bring your lunch. Fortunately, you can break out of the PB&J or lunch meat syndrome easily and relieve that tedium … Read more
Our family LOVES macaroni and cheese, so I enjoy experimenting with recipes! As of today, this is our favorite quick version! It’s delicious and just as fast as the box! Better than the box and just as fast! Tomorrow, I’ll share my recipe for Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese!
It’s Friday, another meat free day on this journey we call Lent! This week’s recipe for Lent is Crock Pot Pinto Beans and Rice – a very frugal recipe packed with protein and fiber! Beans and Rice are staples in many diets around the world…it’s good for you and good for your wallet! ~~~~~~~ … Read more