Budget Dinner Recipes for Your Meal Plan Inspiration In this series, I'll share the list of ultra budget friendly recipes along with any helpful tips and tricks with you. I will post the recipe links here on the blog, as well as share a short recap video with more details on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The idea here is simple: give you budget recipe ideas for … [Read more...]
NEW COOKBOOKS: Feeding Teenage Boys on a Budget + Teen Cuisine
Introducing Erin Chase's latest cookbook about feeding teenagers on a budget, plus the companion mini-cookbook that will teach your teens how to cook scrumptious recipes with "Shorts" videos! The idea for this cookbook came to me about 15 years ago...in a booth at a lunch in NYC with my cookbook editor. And the time to share it with you is now... So, yes...this is … [Read more...]
CHALLENGE: 5-Ingredient Freezer Meal Plan
How to prepare SIX meals in LESS THAN 30 MINUTES with this 5-Ingredient Meal Plan! I don't know about you, but it makes my heart happy when a recipe only needs a handful of ingredients. And when they are "normal" ingredients, too! You know what I'm talking about. Ingredients you often have in your kitchen, and are commonly found at a typical grocery store. So I made a … [Read more...]
Erin’s Recipes from Big Bad Budget Battle
Get the Recipes Erin Cooked on Food Network's Big Bad Budget Battle WELCOME to my Big Bad Budget Battle Besties! I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait to connect with you and further help you on your journey to spending less money on groceries and cooking well on a budget. I am beyond tickled by the concept of the show, the opportunity to compete on the show, and … [Read more...]
RE-DESIGNED for YOU: The “20 Meals for $150” Plans
Save TIME, MONEY, and MORE with these amazing 20 Meals for $150 Plans! ELATED. ECSTATIC. STOKED. That describes how I'm feeling this week, as I re-share this amazing grocery saving and sanity saving resource with you! Many moons ago, I decided to make some updates to the "20 meals for $150" plans. I started creating them in 2013, and it was just time for a … [Read more...]
The Best Ever Make-Ahead Freezer Meals Cookbooks!
If you love getting ahead with dinner prep, and you love cookbooks, these Make-Ahead Freezer Meal Cookbooks are the books for YOU! The Freezer Meal Stereotype Often times when people think of freezer meals, they think of mushy casseroles. Or slow-cooker-only recipes. Or bland, tasteless, freezer burned meals. It is also the assumption that these bland, mushy … [Read more...]
Cowboy Beef Slider Bake
Cowboy Beef Slider Bake: From Game Day to Weeknight Supper, This is the Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser Forget fussing over individual sliders—this hearty casserole transforms everything you love about a loaded burger into one easy, shareable dish. Seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and crunchy French fried onions come together in a satisfying bake that feeds a crowd … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boards – Brunch & Appetizer
What happens when you combine Christmas parties, Christmas morning brunch, Christmas trees, and the latest charcuterie board trends?! THIS... It's time to have a little creative food fun with holiday gatherings and meals. When the invite says bring an appetizer... When your aunt says you're in charge of Christmas morning brunch... Here's what you … [Read more...]
Affordable, Festival Holiday Meal for Less than $5 per Person
Make This Affordable Holiday Meal for Under $5 per Person Using Only Dollar General Finds The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but the reality is that feeding a family a festive meal gets expensive quickly. With food prices continuing to rise, I know many families are feeling the pressure to stretch every dollar, especially when it comes to holiday dinners. This year, I … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini: Your New Weeknight Dinner MVP Forget juggling multiple pots and pans—this sheet pan hot honey chicken delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Bite size pieces of chicken coated in a honey mustard while roasted sweet potatoes and zucchini caramelize alongside them, creating a complete meal that's both … [Read more...]
Sausage Drop Biscuits
Easy sausage drop biscuits ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. No rolling required! When you need a hearty, satisfying breakfast or snack that won't drain your wallet, these sausage drop biscuits are the answer. Forget complicated biscuit-making techniques—no rolling, no cutting, and no fancy equipment required. Just mix, drop, and bake. With simple pantry staples … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts: Thanksgiving on a Budget
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...]