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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.

  • A side shot of two glasses of pineapple banana smoothie on a counter with pineapple and banana in the background.

    Pineapple Banana Smoothie

  • An up-close overhead shot of grilled chicken thighs

    Balsamic Chicken Thigh Marinade

  • An overhead shot of a white bowl of instant pot baby potatoes.

    Instant Pot Baby Potatoes

  • Taking a scoop of mac and cheese in a bowl.

    Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

  • An angled shot of a dutch oven of roasted sweet potatoes.

    Caramelized Dutch Oven Sweet Potatoes

  • Black Bean Breakfast Enchiladas

    Black Bean Breakfast Enchiladas

  • An up-close shot of a small cutting board with air fryer egg rolls on top.

    Frozen Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer (w/ Sweet Chili Sauce!)

  • A decorative plate of air fryer sweet potato fries drizzled with honey mustard sauce.

    Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer (with Honey Mustard Sauce!)

  • An up-close angled shot of a bowl of instant pot chicken and potatoes.

    Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes

  • Chunks of chocolate rice crisps on a crinkled parchment paper with marshmallows and chocolate chips.

    Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats

  • An up-close side shot of a pan of no boil pasta bake.

    No-Boil Pasta Bake with Turkey

  • An overhead shot of a bowl of bolognese next to individual servings.

    Instant Pot Bolognese

  • A large bowl of minestra soup next to a small dish of parmesan soup.

    Minestra (Farro Soup)

  • A side angled shot of a tray of sheet pan sausage and veggie

    Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

  • An up close side shot of a bowl of air fryer veggies covered in parmesan cheese with basil leaves

    Air Fryer Vegetables

  • An overhead shot of a bowl of instant pot bean soup next to the corner of a bowl

    Instant Pot Bean Soup

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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
    • Cookbook
    • Amazon Storefront
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