Thanksgiving on a Budget: Easy, Delicious and "Oven-Free" Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Looking for a show-stopping side dish that won't break the bank this Thanksgiving? These crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts are about to become your new holiday hero. In just 15 minutes, you can transform humble Brussels sprouts into golden, caramelized perfection with crispy edges that … [Read more...]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta – Thanksgiving Side Dish
Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta: The Thanksgiving Side That Converts Brussels Haters If you've been searching for a show-stopping vegetable side dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, these roasted Brussels sprouts with feta are about to become your new Thanksgiving tradition. Golden-brown and caramelized on the outside, tender on the … [Read more...]
Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Burrata
Creamy Vodka Pasta with Burrata - the Best Ever Pasta Sauce and Cheese Combo?! This restaurant-quality pasta brings together the beloved flavors of vodka sauce—tangy tomatoes, rich cream, and a subtle kick from vodka—with the luxurious addition of torn burrata cheese. Mixing browned ground beef into this vodka sauce makes for a hearty dinner that's easy to pull together on … [Read more...]
Greek Protein Bowls
Craving fresh Mediterranean flavors packed with protein? Here's your new favorite make-ahead lunch or dinner... These Greek-inspired bowls combine creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, and crisp vegetables for a satisfying lunch or dinner that comes together in minutes. With their perfect balance of protein, fiber, and bright flavors, these customizable bowls will have … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup: Easy, Flavorful Comfort in Every Bowl This Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights—just toss everything in your slow cooker and come home to a warm, flavorful meal. Packed with tender chicken, hearty beans, sweet corn, and bold taco seasoning, this soup delivers all the flavors you love from tacos in a … [Read more...]
Save Money: Make These Homemade Spice Mixes
Skip the prepared packets and dressings - make these homemade spice mixes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! Mixing up your own spice mixes will help you save money on your grocery bill - because what not use what you already have?! My guess is you have most (if not all) of the ingredients you would need to mix up these different homemade spice mix … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Sausage, Sweet Potatoes and Apples
Cheap & Delicious: Sheet Pan Sausage with Sweet Potatoes and Apples The boys could not get enough of this! This sheet pan sausage with sweet potatoes and apples is the perfect weeknight dinner when you're watching your budget but still want something delicious and satisfying. Everything roasts together on one pan, which means minimal prep work and even easier … [Read more...]
What We Ate This Week – Budget Dinner Ideas for Your Meal Plan in 2025
INTRODUCING - What We Ate This Week!!! Use this List of Ultra Budget Recipes that Our Family Enjoyed Last Week for Your Meal Plan Inspiration In 2025, I want to share with you more of what happens in the Chase family kitchen, and how I think about food, feeding my boys healthy dinners that don't break the bank...day in and day out. (Yes, it gets old sometimes...even for … [Read more...]
Maple Bacon Cookies
Maple Bacon Cookies: Sweet, Salty, and Impossibly Addictive If you've never experienced the magic of maple and bacon together in cookie form, prepare to have your world turned upside down. These unexpected treats strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory, with rich maple flavor woven throughout buttery cookies and crispy bacon bits adding bursts of salty crunch in … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Apple Dutch Babies
Cinnamon Apple Dutch Babies: A Show-Stopping Breakfast in 30 Minutes There's something magical about watching a Dutch baby puff up in the oven—those dramatic, golden edges rising high above the pan never fail to impress. This cinnamon apple version takes that classic wonder and transforms it into the perfect fall breakfast, combining tender caramelized apples with warm … [Read more...]