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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!
If you’re familiar with Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake…this is the vanilla version of it. It’s BIG, YUMMY and FASTER THAN OF BOX CAKE MIX! So, the next time you need a big white sheet cake, BAKE IT…DON’T BUY IT! Add sprinkles to this White Texas Sheet cake recipe to make a festive and frugal birthday … Read more
Party coming up? Need an appetizer? Are you really going to resort to crackers served with a block of cream cheese topped with some sort of pepper jelly? BORING! It’s time to get out of your appetizer rut, and try these appetizer recipes to impress. If your definition of an appetizer is something that comes … Read more
Fudge Pie – It’s another frugalicious and fast recipe from The Budget Diet, and it’s the perfect Valentine’s dessert! Fudge Pie is frugal because it’s made with ingredients that we almost always have on hand! Fudge Pie is fast…30 minutes total preparation and baking time! If you need to satisfy your chocolate craving make a … Read more
Sharing a heaping pile of Bennigan’s Ultimate Nachos was foodie heaven for me in college. I’ve created the best nacho recipe that rivals Bennigan’s. Actually, it’s even better since you can add whatever toppings you love. Note: I have not listed any exact amounts because these are YOUR ULTIMATE NACHOS. If you love cheese, add … Read more
The cooler weather has arrived, and I’ve been busy baking cookies for college care packages. It’s my “go-to” high school graduation gift…I give an i.o.u. in June and send the care packages each fall. If you need a cheap and cheerful gift for a college student…this is it, you’ll be the mom of the year! … Read more
Begin your quest for frugal dinner recipes with a $14 bag of frozen breaded chicken tenders or chicken strips from Costco or Sam’s Club. They’re easy to cook, they won’t go bad and your family will enjoy these five delicious dinners! Of course, your wallet will enjoy the price! I call these frugal recipes, but … Read more
It’s back-to-school, back-to-sports and back-to-injuries! My daughter started cross-country last week, and on the third day she developed shin splints and needed ice them. Option #1: Ice cubes in a zip-top bag, wrapped in a towel – functional but melts fast! Option #2: Frozen peas – easy to shape. Option #3: Spend about $10 on … Read more
My family has declared Crock Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches the best sandwich ever…need I say more? Yes! It’s quick and easy thanks to frozen chicken breasts and a crock pot.
A rotisserie chicken makes this salad quick and easy! Try this money saving tip: check if your grocery store sells half price rotisserie chickens after a certain time. My local Kroger sells them for half price after 7:30!
How many times have you had to buy a quart of buttermilk when you really only needed 1 cup for your recipe? It’s quick, easy and cheap to make your own buttermilk, and you can make exactly the amount you need!