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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!
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
Parfaits are a great breakfast meal as well as dinner dessert. They includes granola, juicy fruits and fat-free yogurt which makes it an excellent source of whole grains and calcium. You won’t have to force kids to eat them because they will surely love them. I used blueberries and strawberries, but feel free to substitute … Read more
I highly recommend this nutritious and “lots-of-crunch” salad. This colorful salad mix the flavors of fresh herbs, pine nuts and roast beets. Beets are root veggie that come in various colors like white, yellow or deep red. Oregano, dill, lemon thyme and other herbs are great substitutes to fresh basil. If fresh herbs are not … Read more
Yes, tofu is bland but when mixed with other ingredients, it becomes a great replacement for meat. Tofu taco is the perfect meal for veggie-lovers out there. It is also a great snack for children. I love making this recipe because it is not only easy but you can experiment and add some ingredients for … Read more
If you adore sea foods and mushroom, then you will surely fall in love with this dish. This is a quick meal to make. Ensure your scallops are shelled. Early spring is the perfect season to get fresh scallops from the sea and although there are frozen ones, nothing beats fresh seafood at its best. … Read more
I love black-eyed peas because they are not only delicious but very healthy. It fits perfectly with my lose-weight plan. It could also be part of your lifestyle. It is super easy to make and you will absolutely enjoy it. Start living healthy now!
We all enjoy the more luxurious things in life, but there’s a reason the word luxurious isn’t always paired with the word “cheap.” Today’s post will show you some amazing DIYs that will allow you to indulge without spending a ton of money! 1. Rich and Fragrant Bath Bombs Lush bath bombs sell for $8 … Read more
A quick and easy 4-ingredient main dish that is company worthy and way less work than lasagna. Whenever my son comes home from college with his roommates, they request “the ravioli thing”! This is a frugal recipe IF you use frozen ravioli or tortellini. You can use any flavor of ravioli or tortellini, so experiment! … Read more
Do you plant an herb garden each spring, but by early summer your plants are happy, happy, happy and producing way more than you can possibly use? A frugal foodie will never let food go to waste especially those expensive herbs. So, what do you do when your garden is overrun with herbs? You could … Read more
It’s Friday, and it’s Lent, so how about an easy meatless egg casserole for dinner? This easy meatless egg casserole always cooks up perfectly, and it’s a step-up from serving scrambled eggs. Round out your meal with a colorful fruit salad. Breakfast for dinner anyone?