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Budget Meals

Budget meals can be simple, satisfying, and full of flavor. In this collection of budget dinner recipes and budget dinner ideas, youโ€™ll find easy budget recipes made with everyday ingredients โ€” from my cozy Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole to crowd-pleasing Chicken BBQ Nachos, creamy High-Protein Potato Soup, and quick Air Fryer Brats. Eating well on a budget has never tasted so good.

  • Two cottage cheese smoothies on the counter with strawberries and straws.

    Cottage Cheese Smoothie

  • An elevated shot of air fryer smashed potatoes on a white dish.

    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

  • An overhead shot of a large bowl of Instant Pot Tuna Casserole with a large serving spoon.

    Instant Pot Tuna Casserole

  • Pork Chop Marinade

    Pork Chop Marinade

  • Large white bowl of instant pot chicken stew with bread and a spoon on a countertop.

    Instant Pot Chicken Stew

  • An overhead shot of sliced air fryer brad on a wooden cutting board.

    Air Fryer Bread

  • An up-close overhead shot of a bowl of chicken miso soup.

    Chicken Miso Soup

  • Dairy-free blueberry muffins on a round cutting board with berries, milk, and small flowers.

    Dairy-Free Blueberry Muffins

  • A white erving bowl of ground beef stir fry with cilantro.

    Ground Beef Stir-Fry

  • A white bowl of creamy white chicken tortilla soup on a white background.

    Creamy White Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • hero shot of dairy-free buffalo chicken dip on a table.

    Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Dip (Keto!)

  • overhead shot of serving bowl of asian meatballs with a side of pepper off to the side.

    Asian Pork Meatballs with Sweet Soy Broth

  • Sliced gluten free dairy free banana bread with a knife on a white background.

    Dairy-Free Banana Bread

  • An up-close shot of a white bowl of turkey rice soup next to herbs and a pine cone.

    Turkey Rice Soup

  • close up of lactose free mac and cheese with shreds of dairy free cheddar.

    Creamy Lactose-Free Mac & Cheese

  • Gluten-free pumpkin cookies on a wire cooling rack with a bite taken out of one of the cookies.

    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookies

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Hi, Iโ€™m Chelsea Mae Plummer. Iโ€™m a professional recipe developer, food photographer, wife, and mother based in Fort Collins. Colorado.
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  • Recipe Index
    • By Course
      • Appetizers
      • Main Dishes
      • Side Dishes
      • Soups and Salads
      • Pasta
        • Mac and Cheese
      • Drinks
      • Breakfast
      • Snacks
      • Baked Goods
        • Cookies
        • High Altitude Baking
        • Bread
      • Desserts
    • By Method
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • Air Fryer
      • High Altitude Baking
    • By Holiday
      • Valentine's Day
      • Easter
      • Mother's Day
      • Memorial Day
      • Father's Day
      • Fourth of July
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
    • By Season
      • Spring Recipes
      • Summer Recipes
      • Fall Recipes
      • Winter Recipes
    • By Diet
      • High-Protein
      • No Processed Sugar
      • Gluten-Free
      • Keto
      • Dairy-Free
      • Vegan
      • Carb Loading Meals
      • Lactose-Free
      • Vegetarian
      • Nut Free
  • Main Dishes
    • Quick Dinners
    • Budget Meals
    • Vegetable Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Comfort Food
  • Cookbook & More
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    • Amazon Storefront
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