Budget Meals

Skip the Fast Food for these Better than Taco Bell Tacos

TACOS! Whether you’ve been following me through my food blog or my business, you KNOW by now, how much I LOVE tacos. Yes, I talk about tacos in my business. While evenly tied as my favorite with pizza, tacos are a huge part of my …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Beef, Budget Meals, Main Dish, Mexican

Corn, Pepper and Zucchini Quesadillas with Swiss Cheese (Vegetarian)

Originally published August 2021, updated April 2026. I’ll be completely honest… I didn’t think this recipe was going to work. The inspiration came from a food photo I stumbled across on Foodgawker years ago. It mentioned Swiss cheese in a zucchini quesadilla and my immediate …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Budget Meals, Cheese, Main Dish, Mexican, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Spinach and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk (Vegan)

One thing I LOVE – besides the yumminess – of Spinach and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk is how quick and easy it is to make. Making it perfect for days when you want a meal with loads of flavor but also don’t have time …

Beans, Budget Meals, Curries, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Vegan

Pane Cotto with Swiss Chard: Italian Goodness in 30-Minutes or Less (Vegan Options)

Have a loaf of dried-out crusty bread lying around your kitchen? Don’t toss it. Instead, chop it up into chunks and toss it into the oven to make croutons for salads or dishes like my Pane Cotto with Swiss Chard. It’s healthy, quick, and easy …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Beans, Breads, Budget Meals, Italian, Main Dish, Soups & Stews, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Spring Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Dijon Mustard

Growing up, I was not too fond of chicken salad. Mother always added so much mayo. You couldn’t taste anything but mayo when eating her chicken salad. So, it was years into my adult life before I could bring myself even to try making it. …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Budget Meals, Chicken, Fruits, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Salads

Turkey and Barley Meatballs with Shishito Peppers, Cheesy Polenta and Sriracha Sauce

After my recent article, My Family is on a Budget, But I Still Buy Organic Meat. Here’s How. , featured on the PennyHoarder.com, I decided it was time to show you how I do it. The next couple of articles will feature recipes showing you how I’m …

Appetizers and Snacks, Budget Meals, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Authentic Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla Española or Tortilla de Patatas)

Updated May 2026 — Originally published March 2017. It doesn’t really matter whether you call it tortilla española or tortilla de patatas or Spanish Tortilla. It’s all the same dish. What does matter, is that you have the chance to taste the national dish of Spain. …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast, Budget Meals, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Spanish, Vegetarian

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