Budget Cooking

Affordable recipes using low-cost ingredients. Designed for families and tight grocery budgets.

  • Easy Homemade Caramel

    This past week, I took a trip to the zoo with my family. I hadn’t been to the zoo in such a long time. It was rather nostalgic being there. Spending the afternoon at the zoo brought back all sorts of wonderful memories!  Upon entering the zoo, I was hit with the pleasant aroma of…

  • Red Wine Hot Chocolate

    If you like wine and chocolate, then you will love this recipe. Red Wine Hot Chocolate is on the menu. And, it’s a quick and easy one to make.  This recipe is perfect for holiday time! If you’re having a holiday party, then serve this Red Wine Hot Chocolate. It’s for sure to be a…

  • Spicy Party Wings

    Let’s make some air fryer Spicy Party Wings, shall we? This recipe is practically effortless to make. And, it can be made in under 30 minutes. You can use either fully frozen or thawed wings. This recipe uses a seasoning blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Smoked paprika…

  • Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

    Buttermilk Biscuits are on the menu for this week! They’re flaky and are so easy and quick to prep. Prep takes only about ten minutes. Cooking takes about twelve minutes. From start to finish, you’ll be eating these flaky biscuits in just under half an hour.  The great thing about making this recipe is that…

  • Chocolate Rice Pudding

    Pudding! It’s so much fun to make. This particular recipe is especially fun and exciting to make. This recipe is for Chocolate Rice Pudding. And, it’s a recipe that everybody can enjoy. Have you ever tasted it? Well, if not, then you can now! And, if you’ve made it before, you can taste it again!…

  • Cinnamon Peach Cobbler

    Cinnamon Peach Cobbler is your staple dessert this month! Peaches typically go out of season in September/October, so you will want to take full advantage of this sweet recipe!  To get started on making this dessert, you will need: One 9-inch store bought premade pie crust. For the peach filling, you will need: 6 yellow…

  • Waffle Ice Cream Sundae

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This ice cream treat isn’t just any ole’ ice cream creation. It’s a Waffle Ice Cream Sundae!  Making Waffle Ice Cream Sundaes only requires a few ingredients. They are waffles, ice cream and toppings of your choice. If you have those ingredients, then you are…

  • Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

    Move over instant oatmeal! This version is so much better! It’s hearty, nutritious, and offers quite a hefty helping of fiber. Oatmeal is a delicious food option for breakfast or a snack. As you probably know, there are so many different ways to flavor oatmeal.  This Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal recipe is a classic…