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Save money and eat great! With rising food costs, a monthly grocery budget doesn’t go as far, so budget-conscious recipes are essential. Stretch your dollars without sacrificing flavor with this dining-on-a-dime recipe roundup. It features 30 delicious, budget-friendly recipes that will help you save money while preparing a fantastic dish. You’ll find dishes like goulash, pepperoni pizza dogs, baked chicken and rice, Southern biscuits, sawmill gravy, chocolate cobbler, condensed milk pancakes… all made with everyday ingredients that won’t cause a mile-long grocery receipt.
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CALLIE GODWIN<\/div>\n
CHOCTAW, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Good Ol’ Goulash<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This recipe is not only good on the first day, but it is better on the second day. It is budget-friendly and freezes well.” – Callie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BARBARA LENTZ<\/div>\n
BEULAH, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pepperoni Pizza Dogs<\/a><\/h2>\n
“My grandkids love these and they are fast and easy to make. Yummy too.” – Barbara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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NANCY J. PATRYKUS<\/div>\n
SPOKANE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Canned Salmon Patties (The Best)<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This recipe has been in my family for many years. I changed the bland original and tweaked it a bit.” – Nancy J.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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TWANA KELLEY<\/div>\n
VACAVILLE, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Blueberry Cobbler<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This was the first dessert I made for my husband when we started dating. He hates blueberries but he loves this dessert. He really only gets this for special occasions now because it’s very sweet. We serve with vanilla ice cream. It is also a great dessert to bring when you are a dinner guest or a potluck.” – Twana<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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JENNY GAFFNEY<\/div>\n
OELWEIN, IA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Egg Drop Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Egg drop soup is an easy recipe you can make at home.” – Jenny<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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TERESA JACOBSON<\/div>\n
NEW ORLEANS, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Giant Danish<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I found this recipe in a magazine about 20 years ago and tweaked it over the years. This has been my most requested recipe for gatherings. The beauty of this recipe is that any pie filling can be used, and it always tastes great!” – Teresa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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RENIE LARSON<\/div>\n
THE VILLAGES, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Baked Taco Burgers Sliders<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I grew up eating taco burgers at a local fast-food restaurant. They no longer make the burger, so I decided to make my own but wanted a smaller slider version. A funeral sandwich recipe was my inspiration for developing this slider.” – Renie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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AGNES STROUD<\/div>\n
GOSHEN, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apple Burritos<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This is a great, easy recipe that can be served for breakfast or for dessert with a scoop of ice cream.” – Agnes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PAT MORRIS<\/div>\n
AUGUSTA, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Lemon Ice Cream<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This is a delicious and easy ice cream that does not require an ice cream maker. Let the freezer do the work. I love to put a scoop of this lemon ice cream on top of a warm piece of blackberry cobbler or pie – the flavors meld so well.” – Pat<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ERIN LATCH<\/div>\n
SAVANNAH, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chocolate Cobbler<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This recipe is great anytime! I take it to family dinners and fix it in the mornings to take to work for breakfast.” – Erin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CHRISTINE HADDEN<\/div>\n
WHITMAN, MA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sriracha Queso Dip<\/a><\/h2>\n
“What party is complete without an amazing cheese dip? This dip is both easy to make and full of flavor. You can control the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sriracha you use.” – Christine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pantry Chicken Spaghetti<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This Pantry Chicken Spaghetti is a great family meal prepared with only pantry items. Perfect for anytime but also for emergency situations.” – Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CARLA CARTER<\/div>\n
INDIANAPOLIS, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cranberry Orange Meatballs<\/a><\/h2>\n
“These smoky and sweet meatballs are one of my most requested appetizers. They are always a hit, and I rarely have leftovers.” – Carla<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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KATHY STERLING<\/div>\n
CYPRESS, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Canned Biscuit Sugar Donuts<\/a><\/h2>\n
“My mother made these for us since we were young, and she made them when I married, too. I made them for my daughters (who loved them) and now my grandchildren look forward to making them – helping to cut the holes and dipping them in the sugar. They are delicious served warm.” – Kathy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MELINDA SIMPSON<\/div>\n
FAYETTE, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sawmill Gravy With Cathead Biscuits<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Biscuits and sausage gravy! Now all you need is a cup of hot coffee. FYI – Cathead means big!” – melinda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BRANDY BENDER<\/div>\n
DARRINGTON, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Spinach and Artichoke Quesadilla w\/Bacon<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I love spinach and artichoke dip!” – Brandy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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KAREN PETREE<\/div>\n
ST. JOSEPH, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kathie’s Pancakes (Sweetened Condensed Milk)<\/a><\/h2>\n
“The pancake recipe I whipped up with my expiring sweetened condensed milk… OMG! Light, spongy, good flavor, awesomeness! I bake a lot and am not, generally, impressed with my results\u2014over-critical, maybe\u2014but these… oh, yeah! Wow!” – Karen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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CHERIE SZILVAGYI<\/div>\n
DECKERVILLE, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Corn Dogs on a Stick<\/a><\/h2>\n
“A favorite from the county fair, sizzling and hot. Oh, what memories of that American goodness! Totally a favorite of my sons.” – Cherie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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RHEA ALTAMURA<\/div>\n
BROOKLYN, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I started making these for cookouts. By request, I now make them year-around. Some people prefer them crispy (short marinade period). After a couple of days, they’re more akin to pickles (great on burgers).” – Rhea<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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VIRGINIA (GINGER) DEAN<\/div>\n
TOOMSBORO, GA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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BBQ Sloppy Joe Sliders<\/a><\/h2>\n
“For years I just made my mother’s Sloppy Joe recipe. Then one day I decided to try it with some BBQ sauce. My family loved it so well that’s the only way they want it fixed. It is super quick and easy to prepare. It goes great with slaw and chips.” – Virginia (Ginger)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DIANE TAYLOR<\/div>\n
GLEN ALLEN, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Baked Chicken and Rice Dinner<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I have been making this dish for my family for many years. The best thing about it is the rice and chicken are baked at the same time. You put it in the oven and find something else to do for the next hour and a half.” – Diane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LAURA DAVIS<\/div>\n
RUSK, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apple Dumplings<\/a><\/h2>\n
“Serve this with vanilla ice cream. This recipe could very easily be made for a diabetic, using Diet Sprite and Splenda.” – Laura<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LAURIE SANDERS<\/div>\n
SEATTLE, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cheater Cheesecake<\/a><\/h2>\n
“A friend of mine gave me a version of this recipe. I added the pudding mix to it to solve a problem with it setting up properly. The end result is so delicious, and easy peasy to make.” – Laurie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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JANET CROW<\/div>\n
QUINWOOD, WV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits<\/a><\/h2>\n
“My grandmother taught me how to make these Southern buttermilk biscuits way before I was even a teenager. This is the only recipe I have ever used, and they are always a hit.” – Janet<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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KATHRYN BROWN<\/div>\n
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Baked Oatmeal Cups<\/a><\/h2>\n
“A yummy make-ahead breakfast. I warm them up for a few seconds in the microwave before serving.” – Kathryn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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RALPH CREAMER<\/div>\n
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Chicken Bites Tempura Style<\/a><\/h2>\n
“This batter works on onion rings, fish, and more. For the chicken bites, try adding a pinch of powdered ginger to the batter. It tastes so good!” – Ralph<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy Cowboy Caviar<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I changed the typical Cowboy Caviar to make it a quick and easy appetizer. Chop everything the same size. This is great with Tostito’s Scoops.” – Rosina<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pannaukkau (Finnish or Swedish Pancake)<\/a><\/h2>\n
“I was first introduced to this yummy recipe when I started going out with my husband over 30 years ago! We love it for Sunday brunch, with sausage or bacon. It rises in the oven. When you take it out, it falls and has a custard-like consistency! So yummy!!” – Ann<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Corned Beef Gravy<\/a><\/h2>\n
“My husband’s mother makes this for us every once in a while. It’s easy to whip up and delicious! I love this over biscuits, but they eat it over buttered toast. It’s up to you.” – Amanda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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