Browse Our Entire Collection of Budget-Friendly Recipes

Here you’ll find the entire library of Cheap Cheap Eats recipes, covering a variety of budgets and dietary needs. Whether you’re feeding a large family or just trying to stretch your weekly grocery allowance a little further, we’ve got something for you. Proof that eating tasty, satisfying, and even nutritious food doesn’t have to break the bank!

Overhead photo of 4 jerk chicken tacos arranged side-by-side on parchment paper with tortilla chips and salsa.

Jerk Chicken Tacos

Tender and juicy jerk chicken, layered with a creamy jerk aioli, a simple, tangy slaw, and topped with a sweet touch from the pineapple salsa. Absolutely delicious!

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A large glass mixing bowl filled with thick, creamy cheesecake salad topped with sliced strawberries and bananas and crumbled graham crackers.

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

Fresh, fruity strawberries and sliced bananas tossed in a creamy, perfectly tangy and sweet cheesecake mixture – this strawberry banana cheesecake salad is quick and easy to make but SO good! Perfect for any BBQ, potluck, or gathering.

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Close-up view of capellini primavera in a large white bowl.

Olive Garden Capellini Primavera

Enjoy a classic Olive Garden dish at a fraction of the cost! This capellini primavera copycat recipe is every bite as delicious as the original, with tender pasta and a light, savory sauce that’s filled with veggies. Take it a step further with your favorite soup or salad and warm, garlicky breadsticks for a real restaurant experience at home.

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Slices of a loaf of banana bread made with only 4 ingredients.

4 Ingredient Banana Bread

This 4 ingredient banana bread is surprisingly delicious, tender, and perfectly sweet. It’s also so quick and easy to make, and it’s affordable, too! The perfect way to use up overripe bananas.

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A bowl of lemon pepper pasta made with spaghetti noodles and garnished with lemon wedges.

Lemon Pepper Pasta

This lemon pepper pasta is creamy, with the perfect touch of bright lemon flavor and cracked black pepper. Quick, easy, and affordable, but still good enough for company. My new favorite pasta recipe!

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A large grey bowl of potato stroganoff with ground beef.

Potato Stroganoff

A dinner that epitomizes comfort food, this hearty potato stroganoff recipe combines ground beef, fresh (not dehydrated) potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, and a handful of other pantry staple ingredients into a rich meat-and-potatoes meal.

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Ground beef alfredo with broccoli florets in a large skillet with a wooden spoon.

Ground Beef Alfredo with Broccoli

This savory ground beef alfredo with fettuccini and broccoli is guaranteed to be a regular in your meal rotation! It’s so easy to make you can throw it together on even the busiest of weeknights, with a handful of pantry & freezer staples you probably have in your kitchen right now.

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Hi, I'm Cheryl

I'm a food blogger, serial entrepreneur, and mom-of-three, who believes eating good food the whole family can enjoy doesn't have to break the bank.

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