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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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Trending Recipes

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:

  • Pantry Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes
  • Homemade CBD Gummies
  • Mediterranean Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Onions and Chickpeas
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  • Soft Boiled Turmeric Pickled Eggs
  • Spicy Avocado Tuna Salad
  • Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls
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It's Soup Season!

Get cozy this winter by whipping up a batch of your favorite soup. They're fast, easy, and super economical!

  • Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup
  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup
  • Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
  • Vegetarian Tom Kha Soup With Coconut, Sweet Potato & Corn
  • Easy, Spicy Beef & Black Bean Chili
  • Mom's White Clam Chowder
  • Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup with Ham, Tomatoes and Kale

Vegan-uary

  • Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
  • Sheet Pan Aloo Gobi
  • Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
  • Spicy Ginger Soy Eggplant

Valentine's Day Favorites

Show your honey some love with some of these sweet homemade treats and delectable date night dinners.

  • Coeur à la Crème with Raspberry Amaretto Sauce | The O.G. Crustless Cheesecake
  • Spicy Aztec Sipping Chocolate
  • Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Easy, Inexpensive DIY Wedding Cake
  • Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Polenta
  • Instant Pot Beef Stew with Bacon
  • Easy Chicken Divan Casserole
  • Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Raisin Pan Sauce

Game Day Favorites

Get ready to host your nearest and dearest for the big game. No matter who you're rooting for, these tasty snacks are sure to impress!

  • Quick & Easy Greek Burgers with Feta & Tzatziki
  • Grilled Pineapple & Hawaiian Pork Chop Sliders
  • Copycat Carl's Jr. Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich
  • Banh Mi Pork Burgers and Spicy Pineapple Watermelon Salad

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:

  • Zhoug Chicken (or Steak) With Turmeric Rice & Mediterranean Chopped Salad
  • Beans and Greens on Toast
  • Pantry Pasta: Linguini and Clams
  • Cheap and Easy Steak Chili

See more fast & easy recipes →

New & Recently Updated Posts

Here's a combination of my newest content, and older posts that I have recently revised. When my readers ask questions, I do my best to answer them! As a result, some of my posts will be updated periodically to reflect any new information I've gathered for you.

  • Healthy Tuna Dip With White Beans (No Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, or Mayo!)
  • Sesame Garlic Ramen Noodles
  • Top 12 Tips For Hosting The Holidays On A Budget (Without Feeling Stressed)
  • Grilled Salmon Burritos (Copycat Dos Coyotes California Fish Burritos)

Cheap Eats

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

  • Mediterranean-Inspired Zhoug Chicken Tostadas
  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal
  • Easy Sheet Pan Cauliflower Tikka Masala
  • Chinese Scallion Pancakes

See more budget-friendly recipes →

Healthy-ish Desserts

If you have a sweet tooth but are trying to walk the straight and narrow, I feel ya. Here are some of my favorite treats that aren't total cheats:

  • Cream Cheese Fruit Dip, a.k.a. Lazy Girl's Cheesecake
  • Homemade Banana Pudding with Coffee Rum Fudge
  • Easy & Adaptable (Apple Cherry) Fruit Cobbler
  • 5 Minute Lemon Blueberry Dessert

See more dessert ideas→

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:

  • Vegan Kale Salad with Spicy Chickpeas and Creamy Garlic Tahini Dressing
  • Harissa Maple Sweet Potato Tian
  • Low Carb Mashed Cauliflower
  • Sumac Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Whipped Feta, Pomegranate Molasses and Pistachios

Check out more yummy sides→

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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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Trending Recipes

  • Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup
  • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
  • Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup
  • Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Soup
  • Vegetarian Tom Kha Soup With Coconut, Sweet Potato & Corn
  • Easy, Spicy Beef & Black Bean Chili
  • Mom's White Clam Chowder
  • Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup with Ham, Tomatoes and Kale

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