10 Easy Budget Recipes: Make Meals Big on Taste, Not Cost

Posted by Nina on January 13th, 2010 at 01:49pm

In these increasingly tough economic times, it’s more important than ever to do things on a budget: Shop on a budget, go out on a budget, and perhaps most importantly, cook on a budget.

With lots of low-budget recipes to choose from, you’ll see how easy it really is to feed your family without breaking the bank.  We have budget recipes for casseroles, cakes, cookies — you name it.  Check out these 10 easy budget recipes and make some meals that are big on taste, not on cost.

1. Biscuit Bacon Chicken Casserole — Will simply blow you away
2. Meatloaf by Aunt Celeste — You’ll be surprised how good it is
3. Creamy Potato Tuna Casserole — 4 simple ingredients
4. 8-Pepper Chili — Very quick and easy
5. Easy Banana Nut Bread — One of the most delicious imaginable
6. Golden Tater Tot Casserole — Just plain tastes good
7. Chili Meatloaf and Potato Casserole — Has all your favorites
8. Bologna and Beans Casserole — An easy weeknight meal
9. Peanut Butter Cookies — Less than 30 minutes to prepare
10. Poor Man’s Cake — Enjoy a budget-friendly sweet treat

Another budget-friendly idea is knitting your own clothes, like scarves and mittens.  My colleagues at FaveCrafts.com have put together a great free eBook that’s chock-full of free knitting patterns, including kitchen knits, so download 24 Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns eBook free today.

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