This Crockpot Chili is hearty, warmly spiced, and made to feed a crowd without running up the grocery bill. I use three cans of beans and two cans of tomatoes to stretch one pound of ground beef into eight generous servings for about $1.73 each! After about 20 minutes of prep, the crockpot takes it all from there. Cook it on HIGH and LOW (I’ve tested both, so choose whichever works best for your d

I LOVE October. Pumpkins, costumes, cider, the smell of fallen leaves, and lots and lots of candy…what’s not to love? In celebration of October and all things pumpkin, I’ve pulled together some of our best pumpkin recipes to make the most of the season. There are plenty of budget-friendly sweet treats, of course, but you’ll also find cozy savory meals, easy breakfasts, and a few fun extras for usi

When it comes to Thai curry flavors, I always crave green curry! This Coconut Curry Beans and Greens is my easy, 30-minute spin on those savory, slightly sweet flavors, and I LOVE how veggie-packed it is. It’s not an authentic Thai green curry, but it’s a great take on the beloved classic, using easy-to-find vegetables, canned beans, and a few shortcuts to keep prep simple. I even throw in half a

These Savory Pumpkin Fritters are crisp and golden around the edges, with soft, tender centers packed with pumpkin, Parmesan, onion, and herbs. Yep, we’re taking pumpkin firmly into savory territory here! I use canned pumpkin purée, so you don’t have to peel, roast, grate, or squeeze anything before you start. The batter comes together in minutes, then I shallow-fry the fritters until beautifully

This Crockpot Mac and Cheese gives you tender macaroni in a rich, creamy sauce with very little hands-on work. All you have to do is give the pasta a quick head start on the stovetop so it can finish cooking gently in the slow cooker without turning mushy. This recipe makes 8 servings for just $0.82 each, and I think it’s PERFECT for family dinners, holidays, and potlucks or anytime you need a sid

Greek Chicken Soup, or Avgolemono soup, is a bright, lemony chicken and rice soup with the silkiest broth (made without a drop of heavy cream!). The creaminess actually comes from eggs, which are whisked with fresh lemon and slowly blended into the hot broth. The method may be a little different from your usual soup, but it’s much easier to make than you’d think! I especially like the way the lemo

This Pumpkin Curry is thick, velvety, rich, and flavor-packed, with tender fresh pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy coconut milk. I love curry year-round, but there’s something special about those crisp autumn months that really makes me crave it, and this one does the trick! It’s a completely vegan meal that comes together in less than an hour, and at $2.74 per serving, it feels restaurant-worthy w

Zuppa Toscana is probably one of the richest, most hearty soups out there and is definitely one of my favorites. This creamy soup with tender potatoes and flavorful Italian sausage is modeled after the famous Zuppa Toscana from The Olive Garden restaurant, but I threw in my own personal twist. I’ve added an extra budget-friendly ingredient and lightened it up just a touch so I can slurp up a giant

These Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs roast up juicy and golden with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion all on the same pan. I love sheet pan meals because they’re super easy to throw together, budget-friendly, and great for feeding the family or stocking the fridge with leftovers for the week. This one is packed with warm, autumnal flavors from smoked paprika, dried thyme, garlic, and eve

Few ingredients can stretch a grocery budget quite like a bag of potatoes. Turn them into soup and you’ve got a filling dinner, roast them for a super easy side dish, or add them to breakfast and suddenly everyone stays full a whole lot longer! This collection of easy potato recipes has plenty of ideas for putting that humble bag to work, including soups, salads, casseroles, crispy sides, and brea