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Applesauce overnight oatmeal: One of the cheapest breakfast recipes imaginable - yet so incredibly tasty.

Applesauce Overnight Oatmeal

A 7-day meal plan for less than $100: Get the meal plan and recipe to feed a family of 4.

7-Day Meal Plan For Less Than $100

Norwegian Almond Cake: One of my favorite cakes, hands down. Click through for recipe.

Norwegian Almond Cake

Gochujang ground beef bowls: Affordable, flavorful, and adaptable!

Gochujang Ground Beef Bowls

Latest Recipes

Homemade Frozen Pizzas

June 3, 2026

Homemade Frozen Pizzas

Forget store-bought frozen pizza. Homemade is easier than you think, tastes fresher, and costs a fraction of the price – about $2.50 each. Make a big batch, load them...

Zesty Pizza Sauce

May 27, 2026

Zesty Pizza Sauce

Making homemade pizza? Don’t settle for bland sauce. This zesty pizza sauce is easy to make with pantry staples. And it’s a total game changer in terms of flavor.

Cheesy Corn And Bacon Chowder – For The Moms We Miss On Mother’s Day

May 8, 2026

Cheesy Corn And Bacon Chowder – For The Moms We Miss On Mother’s Day

The very best corn chowder, in honor of my mom - my best friend

Old-Fashioned Church Lady Crispy Cookies

April 26, 2026

Old-Fashioned Church Lady Crispy Cookies

Today’s recipe is a gem: Old-fashioned church lady crispy cookies. These cookies are the real deal; a made-with-love, tried-and-true recipe straight from the potluck tables of my home church...

Cowboy Spaghetti (Made With Einkorn Pasta)

April 13, 2026

Cowboy Spaghetti (Made With Einkorn Pasta)

Saddle up! This cowboy spaghetti recipe is meaty, full of flavor, feeds 8 – and has a fun name. Find out why this recipe deserves a spot in your...

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs With Broccoli

March 23, 2026

Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs With Broccoli

One pan, one sauce, and the most underrated cut of chicken

Breakfast

Flaky einkorn buttermilk biscuits: INCREDIBLE, wholesome taste thanks to the einkorn flour. Click through for recipe.

Flaky Einkorn Buttermilk Biscuits

Pineapple cheddar quick bread, made with einkorn flour. Click through for recipe.

Pineapple Cheddar Quick Bread (Made With Einkorn Flour)

Carrot cake granola: Made with dehydrated carrots and ingredients found in carrot cake.

Carrot Cake Granola

Scrambled egg bowls, with customizable toppings options.

Scrambled Egg Bowls (Totally Customizable)

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Homemade gifts from the kitchen: The complete guide from Cheap Recipe Blog

The Complete Cheap Recipe Blog Homemade Gift Guide

A grain-free Thanksgiving plate, with paleo-friendly stuffing that's made from cauliflower, sausage, and apple.

Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $30

Why go grocery shopping on vacation? 7 reasons why you should visit the local supermarket.

Why You Should Go Grocery Shopping On Vacation

A 7-day meal plan for less than $100: Get the meal plan and recipe to feed a family of 4.

7-Day Meal Plan For Less Than $100

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