Quick and Easy Family-Friendly Budget Recipes: Cheap and Wicked Good

Everyone needs to save money sometimes and cutting down on restaurant meals in favor of budget-friendly home cooking is an excellent way to do it. The great news is that this doesn't mean you have to settle for mac and cheese or packaged food.

The diverse and delicious recipes in this cookbook all contain very few ingredients and most recipes can be prepared for ten dollars or less for a family of 4 and in some cases, much less! You also do not have to sacrifice your health to eat economically. Everything here is far healthier than TV dinners and fast food—things you'll be happy to see your family eating and enjoying.

And time isn’t the only thing you’ll be saving. When you are using only a few main ingredients, you’ll save money as well! You’ll be surprised to learn what you can prepare on a budget! We will show you how to combine staple ingredients with a variety of vegetables and spices to create healthy meals that you’ll be proud to serve.

There are many ways to save money on food. Ways like using coupons, buying in bulk, taking advantage of deals and specials at grocery stores, meal prepping with in-season ingredients when they are at their lowest price during the year, and making your own meals from scratch with low-cost ingredients or fewer ingredients. These are all good tips and ideas that can help you cut down on costs and save money.

Inside this cookbook, you'll learn all about eating on a budget, including tips and a list of what to buy or to skip, and 101 budget-friendly recipes for the whole family from breakfast to desserts and even snacks.

Examples of recipes included in this collection:

BREAKFAST
Berry Medley and Banana Smoothie
Spanish Omelet
Oatmeal with Stewed Berries
Egg and Bean Breakfast Wraps

SOUPS AND SALADS
French Onion and Beef Soup
Beef Barley Soup
Clam and Potato Corn Chowder
Tuna Macaroni Salad

SNACKS
Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
Chickpea Curry Rice Bowls
Mini Hard-Boiled Egg Sandwiches
Toasted Pita Chips and Homemade Hummus

CHICKEN AND TURKEY
Chicken Scallopini with Sautéed Green Beans
Chicken Fajita Rice Bowls
Turkey Sliders with Sweet and Sour Peppers
Ground Turkey Chili

BEEF AND PORK
Ground Pork Stir-Fry
Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Sweet and Spicy Beef Lettuce Cups
Budget Beef Stroganoff

FISH AND SEAFOOD
Baked Honey Ginger Salmon
One-Pan Shrimp and Veggies
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Pesto Shrimp Pasta

VEGETARIAN
Egg Fried Rice with Edamame
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Chickpea Curry Rice Bowls
Veggie Bean Chili

SIDES
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
Mushroom Rice
Garlic Rosemary Parmesan Oven Fries
Lemon Garlic Sautéed Cabbage

DESSERTS
Easy Apple Pudding Cake
Lemon Blueberry Cobbler
Mango Jigglers
Frosted Vanilla Cupcake


Recipes come with a detailed list of ingredients, the number of servings, the prep and cooking times, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and the nutrition facts.