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Nutritious, Easy & Inexpensive Meals For All

I believe everyone should have access to nutritious and delicious meals, no matter what kind of budget you're on or how much time you have. My recipes are pretty quick to pull off, don't require a ton of kitchen skills, and stay within (or under!) the USDA’s low-cost food plan budget of about $9 per adult per day. Let's get cookin'!

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Strawberry Season

Spring is in the air, which means it's finally strawberry season! Here are a few of my favorite warm-weather recipes to celebrate this juicy-sweet marvel:

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    Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream (No Egg Recipe!)
  • square hero image of a strawberry blueberry bisquick shortcake on a white table with a green houseplant blurred out in the right of the frame.
    Blueberry Strawberry Shortcakes With Biscuit Mix
  • square hero image of easy strawberry toast recipe assembled on a white plate with a bowl of fresh berries and a sprig of fresh mint in the top corners of the frame.
    Strawberry Toast With Mascarpone & Balsamic Reduction
  • square hero image of a slice of no-bake strawberry cream cheese icebox cake on a white plate with a silver fork taking a bite out.
    Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake

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Spring Dinner Favorites

It's that weird time of year where some nights are chilly and rainy while others are perfect for dining al fresco. Here are a few of my favorite spring recipes to tide you over till summer arrives!

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    Zucchini Linguine with Lemon, Feta, & Mint
  • square hero image of roasted red pepper soup with gouda frico on a white table.
    Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Gouda Cheese Crisps
  • closeup square hero of easy grille chicken pita wraps that are wrapped in parchment and tied with twine.
    Easy Grilled Chicken Pita Wraps
  • hero image of greek lamb burger on a wooden cutting block with tzatziki dripping down the side.
    Quick & Easy Greek Burgers with Feta & Tzatziki

New & Recently Updated Posts

A mix of old favorites that I've updated, easy tricks for keeping your food budget in check, and shiny new recipes I couldn't wait to share. Enjoy!

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    Marché-Style Peach Toast With Honey & Ricotta Cheese
  • square hero shot of the bottom left corner chocolate chip banana bar slightly pulled away from the other bars after slicing with melty chocolate on the parchment beneath.
    Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bars With Whole Wheat 
  • closeup square image of roasted moroccan carrot salad.
    Moroccan Carrot Salad with Harissa & Preserved Lemon
  • square hero image of braised white beans and greens on toast on a white round plate with a silver fork, a small black bowl filled with parmesan cheese, and a skillet with the greens and beans mixture in the top of the frame.
    Brothy Italian White Beans & Greens Over Toast

Easy, Affordable Springtime Desserts

As a former pastry professional and self-proclaimed Cookie Monster, dessert is always a favorite of mine. And, since I've run the gamut of different fad diets and have lots of loved ones with food allergies, I have enough recipes here to make sure there's enough for everyone to share, no matter your restrictions.

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    French Cream Cheese Mousse with Amaretto Raspberry Coulis
  • square hero of a single serving of fresh peach cobbler dump cake with cake mix and blueberries.
    Easy Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix & Blueberries
  • square hero image of a fruity pebbles cereal bar showing trails of stretchy marshmallow.
    Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars (a.k.a. Rainbow Rice Krispies Treats)
  • SQUARE closeup shot of 3 scoops of blue bell style oatmeal creme pie ice cream in. white bowl with some melting over the edge.
    Oatmeal Creme Pie Ice Cream (No Eggs!)

See more dessert ideas→

Homemade Bread

Ever since I started baking yeasted bread 20 years ago, I haven't been able to quit. And while my sourdough starter, Breadna, has only been around for about 5 years, she and I have built quite a rapport. Come get some flour on your apron!

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    Soft Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread (Bread Machine Recipe)
  • closeup square hero image of a piece of black pepper focaccia.
    Easy Black Pepper Focaccia
  • closeup shot of a sourdough ciabatta bun sliced in half to make a burger.
    Sourdough Ciabatta Buns (Or Dinner Rolls!)
  • square hero image of a homemade margherita pizza made with 00 flour pizza dough on a piece of crumpled parchment paper.
    00 Flour Pizza Dough With Sourdough Starter (No Yeast)

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Breakfast of Champions

Starting your day with the right fuel means you can take advantage of all the fun fall has to offer. Here are some of my favorite easy breakfast recipes (including plenty with no eggs!) to get you going:

  • square hero shot of a spicy mexican mocha topped with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and spices with a few dried chiles on the table and a tablet of Mexican chocolate in the background.
    Spicy Mexican Mocha
  • square hero image of 5 flavors of Copycat Egglife Egg White Wraps fanned out on a wooden cutting board.
    Egglife Copycat Egg White Wraps Recipe (All 5 Flavors!)
  • square hero image of a white bowl of yogurt topped with homemade vanilla almond granola.
    Big-Batch Almond Vanilla Granola (Bulk Recipe)
  • square hero image of a banana blueberry oatmeal muffin with cinnamon oat streusel topping.
    Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (Vegan & GF Options!) 

See more Breakfast recipes →

Food Budgeting Resources

Keeping to a food budget isn't always easy. That's why I try to keep y'all in the know with all my best hard-earned tips and tricks! The posts below are chock-full of information to help keep you well-fed, no matter your budgetary restrictions.

  • square hero image of a woman putting a bunch of folded 100 dollar bills in her front pocket. Photo credit Sasun Bughdaryan.
    Surprising Secrets Revealed: 13+ Unconventional Ways & Places to Slash Your Grocery Bill
  • eggs in a carton with sad faces drawn on.
    21+ Egg Substitutes & Egg Replacements For Cooking, Baking, Breakfast, & More!
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    Dorm Survival 101: Struggle Meals & Musings For Incoming Freshmen
  • Red graphic with a white and yellow egg with text overlay that reads "don't buy, DIY!!! 12 easy breakfast ideas so you can save $$$ and ditch the packaging for good."
    Don't Buy It, DIY It! 12 Budget-Friendly Breakfast Hacks So You Can Save $$$ and Ditch the Packaging for Good
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    Food Insecurity - Organizations Working Toward Change
  • square hero image with text that reads "how to combat grocery inflation: actionable tips to save $$$" with cartoon images of a piggy bank and grocery bag.
    How to Combat Inflation at the Grocery Store
  • yellow square with foods shaped into letters that read "fight food waste."
    How To Reduce Food Waste At Home
  • Woman's hands holding a neutrally wrapped present. Photo by Superkitina.
    Made with Love: Thrifty & Thoughtful Homemade Gifts for Every Season

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Cheap Eats

I don't have the budget for takeout, but I want to eat delicious things for every single meal. Here are some of my favorite take-out fake-out recipes that are particularly easy on your wallet:

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    BBQ Pork Fried Rice With Kimchi & Gochujang
  • square overhead shot of a bowl of homemade chicken hibachi at home.
    Easy Hibachi At Home
  • overhead shot of plated broccoli beef in a white pasta bowl with a black and white napkin, chopsticks.
    Easy Broccoli Beef
  • assembled turmeric rice and zhoug chicken bowls with a chopped salad and drizzle of tzatziki.
    Zhoug Chicken (or Steak) With Turmeric Rice & Mediterranean Chopped Salad

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Fast & Easy Recipes

Just because you're busy doesn't mean a homemade meal is out of the question. Here are some of my favorite simple dishes to get you fed without any fuss:

  • square image of salmon sweet potato cake served atop a toasted bun with lettuce and an action shot of flavored mayo being drizzled on top of the patty.
    Easy Salmon Sweet Potato Cakes (Quick Pantry Recipe)
  • square hero image of a serving platter of 4 breasts of chicken limone garnished with sliced lemons and parsley.
    Easy Chicken al Limone (Italian Lemon Chicken)
  • two slices of jalapeno cheddar jiffy cornbread stacked atop one another on a white plat with fresh slices of jalapeno as garnish.
    Easy Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread With Jiffy Mix 
  • closeup square hero image of spicy pineapple and watermelon salad.
    Spicy Pineapple Watermelon Salad With Jalapeños

Check out more Fast & Easy Recipes→

Plant-Based Favorites

Whether you're looking for Meatless Monday inspiration or are just trying to eat more veggies, my collection of vegan and vegetarian meals is sure to leave you satisfied.

  • kung pao brussels sprouts in white pasta bowl on brown wood table with a black etched linen and embellished chopsticks.
    Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
  • aloo gobi over cumin scented rice with wedges of toasted naan in a white pasta bowl.
    Sheet Pan Aloo Gobi
  • flat lay shot of plated sheet pan cauliflower tikka masala.
    Easy Sheet Pan Cauliflower Tikka Masala
  • overhead image of a cast iron skillet filled with fancy ratatouille.
    Ratatouille Style Ratatouille

Check out more Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes→

Yummy Sides

Whether you need something tasty to bring to your next potluck, or just need a little something extra on the dinner table tonight, my favorite sides will give the main dish a run for its money:

  • completed maple harissa sweet potato tian with dukkah topping in a white casserole dish.
    Harissa Maple Sweet Potato Tian
  • square hero image of keto garlic roasted cauliflower mash in a grey scalloped serving bowl on a white table with a wooden pinch bowl of garlic parmesan seasoning.
    Easy Low-Carb Garlic Roasted Cauliflower Mash
  • white bowl filled with greek yogurt mashed potatoes topped with chives.
    Healthy Mashed Potatoes With Greek Yogurt
  • closeup shot of a bacon jam brussel sprout bite on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
    Charred Brussels Sprouts With Bourbon Bacon Jam

Check out more yummy sides→

Trending Posts

Whether you're in need of a super fast pantry meal, show-stopping side, grab-and-go breakfast, or something sweet to help you chillax, these tried and true recipes have you covered. They're what readers currently can't get enough of!

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    Swiss Cheese Ham Delights (Hawaiian Roll Sliders)
  • square hero image of homemade Lazzaroni amaretto cherries in a glass jar with 2 fresh cherries in front of it.
    How to Make Amaretto Cherries (Lazzaroni Copycat)
  • square hero image of a stack of 3 chocolate peanut butter rice krispies treats with a hand grabbing the top one from the stack.
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
  • square hero image of a glass jar of creamy lime garlic cilantro sauce on a white plate with lime slices and a sprig of fresh cilantro.
    Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce With Jalapeños & Limes

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Hey y'all! My name is Ashley, and I'm the Grocery Addict. I'm here to share my best time saving tips, money saving tricks and store bought grocery hacks to make being the CFO (Chief Food Officer) of your family a little easier. All of my recipes are designed for real, busy people - like you! - who want to eat healthy, homemade food on a tight budget. I can't wait to see you in the kitchen!

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Budget-Friendly DIYs

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    Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce With Jalapeños & Limes

  • square hero image of homemade Lazzaroni amaretto cherries in a glass jar with 2 fresh cherries in front of it.
    How to Make Amaretto Cherries (Lazzaroni Copycat)

  • closeup shot of a scoop of vanilla and strawberry swirl ice cream.
    Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream (No Egg Recipe!)

  • square hero image of 5 flavors of Copycat Egglife Egg White Wraps fanned out on a wooden cutting board.
    Egglife Copycat Egg White Wraps Recipe (All 5 Flavors!)

  • square hero image of a homemade margherita pizza made with 00 flour pizza dough on a piece of crumpled parchment paper.
    00 Flour Pizza Dough With Sourdough Starter (No Yeast)

  • square hero image of a halfway sliced loaf of homemade sourdough bread made with sourdough discard in a bread maker.
    Soft Sourdough Discard Sandwich Bread (Bread Machine Recipe)

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    Easy, Inexpensive DIY Wedding Cake

  • closeup shot of costco and starbucks copycat keto egg bites with spinach, feta, and sun dried tomatoes.
    Instant Pot Costco Copycat Egg Bites (Three Flavors!)

Recent Posts

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    Jalapeño Popper Wontons With Bacon & Cream Cheese

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    Easy Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae With Red Wine Hot Fudge

  • spicy-sweet bourbon bacon onion jam made with maple syrup in a pint-sized clear mason jar.
    Bacon Onion Jam With Bourbon & Maple Syrup

  • square flat lay shot of a bowl of cinnamon apple steel cut oats topped with a handful of pecans and a drizzle of cream on a white table with a few fall leaves.
    Baked Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats (One Pot Recipe!)

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