Budget Friendly Meals

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

A sheet pan with cooked chicken and bell peppers seasoned for fajitas.I can’t think of an all around easier or tastier dinner than these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas! They’re made with are a simple one pan dinner that includes seasoned chicken and vegetables roasted all on one pan and served in warm flour tortillas with your favorite toppings. One pan meals are the BEST–this Pesto Chicken…

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

This maple roasted butternut squash recipe is an easy fall side dish with only three ingredients. It’s as quick as tossing butternut squash in maple syrup and olive oil, then roasting it in the oven until caramelized and tender. Perfect for holiday mea…

The Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets My Kids Grew Up Eating

These homemade Baked Chicken Nuggets are made with bite-size pieces of chicken breast coated in a crispy combination of breadcrumbs, panko, and Parmesan. They’re baked instead of fried, ready in under 30 minutes, and perfect for an easy, high-protein l…

Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry clafoutis is a classic French dessert that pairs fresh fruit with a light custard-like batter that’s baked until puffy and golden. My version is lightened up and portioned into individual ramekins for the perfect summer dessert! Easy Cherry Claf…

I Can’t Stop Making These Tres Leches Overnight Oats

Tres Leches Overnight Oats are inspired by my favorite cake. The oats soak in three milks overnight, creating a healthy high-protein, high-fiber breakfast that tastes like dessert and keeps you full all morning. Tres Leches Overnight Oats Meet my new b…

This DIY Pancake Mix Costs Less and Tastes Better

Our easy homemade Pancake Mix recipe is the best thing you can keep on your kitchen shelf. It’s made with simple ingredients you already have, and it stores for months. How to make Pancake Mix: Combine: Add all pancake mix ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large glass jar…

Freezer Waffles

These Freezer Waffles have saved busy mornings in our house more times than I can count. Just pop them in the toaster and breakfast is ready in minutes and way better than anything from a box! How to make Freezer Waffles: Make Waffle Batter: Combine dry ingredients into a mixing bowl then wet ingredients into…

Oven Fried Chicken

My lightened up oven fried chicken recipe is moist on the inside, golden and extra crispy on the outside thanks to a secret ingredient: bran flakes! Bake it in the oven or the air fryer. Crispy Oven Baked Fried Chicken Fried chicken is my favorite food…

Boursin Pasta

Boursin Pasta is a creamy, restaurant-worthy dinner made in one pan, in just 30 minutes! The Garlic herb Boursin cheese melts into a silky sauce that coats every bite of pasta. How to make Boursin Cheese Pasta: Cook Pasta and Chicken: Follow package instructions to cook pasta in salted boiling water, until al dente. Drain…

Cucumber Onion Salad

Our Cucumber Onion Salad has crisp cucumbers and sweet onion tossed in a tangy vinegar marinade that gets better the longer it sits. It takes just 10 minutes to throw together, making it the perfect make-ahead recipe for BBQs, potlucks, and summer gatherings. How to make Cucumber Salad: Chop Veggies: Slice cucumbers and sweet onion…

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