Eating on a Budget, Healthier Eating, Meal Plans, Recipes

2 Week Meal Plan with $160

Like a lot of people, I try to keep us on a budget for groceries every week. I've created several meal plans in the past but I wanted to challenge myself to include ALL meals for 2 weeks, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner, and here's what I came up with! If you try this… Continue reading 2 Week Meal Plan with $160

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4 Shop-The-Pantry Dinners

These recipes are great when you have odds and ends on hand in your pantry that need to be used up. Every few weeks, I love to shop the pantry instead of doing another big grocery shopping trip. I hope you love these recipes! For full step-by-step instructions on each recipe, checkout the YouTube video:… Continue reading 4 Shop-The-Pantry Dinners

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30 Meals for $35 | A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan

For about $35, I created a meal plan that includes over 30 meals, including 7 dinner recipes and a bonus light dinner or lunch recipe. This meal plan leans on pasta quite a bit but you can always substitute lentils, rice, zucchini noodles, riced cauliflower, or potatoes, depending on the recipe and your personal tastes.… Continue reading 30 Meals for $35 | A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan

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5 Veggie Packed Dinner Recipes

These are some of my absolute favorite recipes that really showcase that summer harvest! I love using veggies any way I can and I'm always looking for more ways to add them to my dinners. These 5 recipes are easy to modify and are sure to satisfy when you're looking for tons of flavor! Be… Continue reading 5 Veggie Packed Dinner Recipes

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This dish is somewhere between a soup and a casserole and it really hits the spot when a craving for pot pie pops up! I frequently make modifications to this dinner, using what I have on hand, and it comes out delicious every time. This recipe has a lot of wiggle room for substitutions, so… Continue reading Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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Garlic Honey Chicken

This easy dinner is perfect for when you have very few ingredients on hand but you need a delicious and quick meal that the whole family will love. It pairs perfectly with rice, veggies, or potatoes and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. I prefer to make this in my pressure cooker but… Continue reading Garlic Honey Chicken

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EASY Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This chocolate chip banana bread is the perfect breakfast or treat for when there's a couple overripe bananas left. I love to make this ahead of time, slice it, and freeze it for a quick breakfast later. EASY Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 1 cup All-Purpose Flour½ cup Cocoa Powder1 tsp Baking Soda1 tsp Baking Powder¼… Continue reading EASY Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Easy Chicken Schnitzel | Crispy Breaded Chicken

This chicken schnitzel is budget-friendly and can be paired with any side you like to make a delicious meal the whole family will love! My favorite way to serve it is with spaetzle and veggies. It's also great served with buttered pasta, thin spaghetti with any sauce, rice, veggies, or even just by itself. Breading… Continue reading Easy Chicken Schnitzel | Crispy Breaded Chicken

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Easy and Stress-Free Charcuterie Board

This post contains a paid product placement by Forest Decor. As always, all opinions are my own. Charcuterie might just be an adult Lunchable to some but to me, it’s the ultimate party snack, middle of the week lunch, or date night appetizer. It can even be the star and main course of a large… Continue reading Easy and Stress-Free Charcuterie Board

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110 Meals for $75: A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan

I'm always looking for more ways to stretch our grocery budget so I wanted to create a menu with as many meals as I could with $75 in groceries. I've made about 110 meals, including 6 breakfast ideas and 10 dinners ideas, some of which can be eaten multiple times with these ingredients. I hope… Continue reading 110 Meals for $75: A Budget-Friendly Meal Plan