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Best High-Protein Low-Calorie Chocolate Cake (2-Layer)

September 25, 2025 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Why you'll love it Ingredients Cake (2 layers; makes 10 slices) Protein Frosting (fat-free) Step-by-step Step 1 - Prep pans & oven Preheat oven to 360°F (182°C). Line two 8-9 inch round pans with parchment and lightly spray the sides. Step 2 - Whip eggs + sweetener In a large bowl, beat eggs + granulated […]

4 Budget Slow Cooker Meals (Vegan)

August 8, 2022 by Melanie 3 Comments

Large piece of lasagna with vegan parmesan cheese in a white plate

These vegan crockpot meals are less than $2 per meal and have so much flavor. I know you're busy like me and need quick recipes to throw together as you run out the door. These are healthy meals that are perfect for meal prep. These recipes FILL my 4-quart crockpot up! I'm ready for a […]

4 Budget Pasta Recipes (Vegan)

July 25, 2022 by Melanie Leave a Comment

White bowl filled with cheesy vegan macaroni and cheese next to a shiny spoon.

These extreme budget recipes are four new ways to enjoy pasta for less than $1. I'm talking meals for under 50 cents! Just 10 minutes, very little clean up and so much flavor! These are dairy free and yummy. Let these be your new weekly dinner options or meal prep for a busy week. Want […]

4 Lazy Budget Meals (Vegan)

July 19, 2022 by Melanie 1 Comment

White plate with two vegan sausages, mashed potatoes topped with vegan butter and black pepper and a bowl of peas

If you're cheap, lazy, or busy I've got the perfect meal ideas for you! For less than $3, we can make large meals with healthy vegan ingredients and very little clean-up. These budget-friendly meals require just minutes of prep time. Don't let rising food costs, high prices, and inflation get you down! Meal prep for […]

4 Budget Dessert Recipes (Vegan)

July 18, 2022 by Melanie 1 Comment

White plate with a large slice of chocolate cake with thick swirls of chocolate frosting on top

If you're on a budget but need some yummy cheap desserts without eggs, butter, or dairy, we have four easy recipes to choose from. These are super easy to throw together and cost under 30 cents per serving! Depression Cake If you like chocolate cake, then this one-bowl recipe is for you! I used store […]

Pepper Gravy

June 23, 2022 by Melanie 2 Comments

White plate with chicken fried steak covered in thick white pepper gravy beside peas and mac and cheese

Pepper gravy is a wonderful southern cream gravy that goes great with chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and fresh-baked biscuits. You just need three ingredients plus salt and pepper! This is the easiest recipe to quickly whip up some yummy gravy for dinner. Quick Gravy with Minimal Ingredients There's nothing fancy about milk, flour, butter, […]

Sausage and Potatoes (Bake in Oven)

June 8, 2022 by Melanie 2 Comments

A baking sheet with roasted potatoes, onions, bell pepper, sausage and spices

This is the easiest and most flavorful recipe for a no-fuss dinner. Throw your favorite sausage in the oven with peppers, onions, and spices. This will become an instant household favorite and is perfect for those on a budget! This sheet pan dinner is the best roasted potato dish you'll ever make! Fast, Easy & […]

The Best Heavenly Chicken

June 8, 2022 by Melanie 2 Comments

White plate with a giant crispy chicken breast next to macaroni and cheese and green beans.

If you want the BEST oven-baked crispy chicken then this recipe is for you! It's just 5 ingredients. Ritz crackers, chicken, sour cream, butter, and spices. You can even make chicken tenders and air fry them for a quick tasty dinner. Simple Ingredients Butter is the secret! This chicken will knock your socks of because […]

Best Carob Cake

June 8, 2022 by Melanie 12 Comments

two layer carob cake with thick carob frosting and beautiful piped stars and swirls

This rich carob cake is the decadent dessert of your dreams! If you need a one-bowl cake recipe this is just what you want! This is the perfect chocolate alternative for anyone needing a chocolate-free treat! Everyone I served this cake to LOVED it!! Carob Powder vs Cocoa Powder Carob powder is naturally sweet. Not […]

St Patricks Day Rainbow Cupcakes

February 24, 2022 by Melanie Leave a Comment

St Patricks day cupcake decorated with green grass, blue sky, white clouds with a rainbow and pot of gold

These cute little cupcakes are decorated with white clouds, shaggy grass, blue sky, a big rainbow, and a shiny pot of gold! These are a great treat for St Patty's day or even a magical rainbow-themed birthday party! I've seen several different versions of this on Pinterest and wanted to make my rainbow cupcakes have […]

Stewed Potatoes

February 16, 2022 by Melanie Leave a Comment

southern dinner on a white plate. Stewed potatoes with black pepper next to green beans and chicken fried steak and gravy

This southern side dish is perfect! It's just 4 ingredients, budget-friendly and quick to throw together. Stewed potatoes are healthy and naturally gluten-free! This cozy comfort food will warm your bones on a cold winter night. What are stewed potatoes Stewed potatoes are a thick and chunky version of mashed potatoes. They are chunks of […]

Dr Pepper Brownies

February 8, 2022 by Melanie 14 Comments

Squares of dr pepper brownies frosted with beautiful rainbow of frosting colors of rosettes and stars.

Dr Pepper Brownies can be made from scratch or easily with a box mix! These were easy to make. I frosted brownies with a beautiful rainbow of rosettes and stars. If you have a box mix, eggs, and Dr Pepper then you'll have dessert prepped fast! Brownie Box Mix or Brownies from Scratch You can […]

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

February 3, 2022 by Melanie 2 Comments

Peanut butter cookies on a baking tray

These 2 ingredient cookies are so easy to make! No eggs & no flour! These flourless cookies can be made keto with NO SUGAR! Make yourself peanut butter cookies that are absolutely addicting and take just minutes to prep. Just Two Ingredients! No flour, no raising agents, no eggs. Just all-natural peanut butter & powdered […]

Best Fried Cucumbers

January 24, 2022 by Melanie 2 Comments

White plate full of crispy fried cucumbers with one being dipped in ranch

If you love fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, or crispy fried zucchini, then you'll love this breaded cucumber snack! With only a few ingredients, you can easily fry these up or use an air fryer. So easy! Actually, fried cucumbers are the best way to fry veggies because you don't need to cook the actual […]

Cream Cheese Coffee Foam

September 17, 2021 by Melanie 17 Comments

3 glasses filled with iced coffee topped with fluffy whipped cream cheese foam

This cream cheese coffee foam is whipped silky smooth! You can make this dreamy iced coffee topping in less than 10 minutes with just 3 ingredients. This can easily be made sweetened, unsweetened, low carb, and keto! Just 3 Ingredients! All you need is cream cheese, heavy cream, and half & half! It's so easy! […]

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk

September 6, 2021 by Melanie 4 Comments

Squares of peanut butter fudge arranged on a tray

This is the ultimate 2 ingredient fudge! All you need is a can of condensed milk & peanut butter chips! This no-bake dessert takes less than 5 minutes of prep. So rich & creamy, these easy treats are perfect for holiday gatherings and last-minute parties. Just 2 ingredients! There are several ways to make fudge […]

Vegan Fried Chicken

June 28, 2021 by Melanie 8 Comments

Vegan Fried Chicken sandwich on a plate with lots of lettuce, tomato and pickles

If you love crispy fried cauliflower, then you'll love this vegan fried cucumber sandwich! Easier to make than seitan, faster than cauliflower bites, and soy-free & nut-free! This is the cheapest recipe with no strange ingredients. Air fry or deep fry! Fast, Cheap, Easy Believer it or not this vegan fried chicken recipe checks ALL […]

Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Salad

June 4, 2021 by Melanie 2 Comments

Cup of strawberry banana cheesecake salad in a small glass up topped with cool whip and strawberry pie filling on a gray table next to a pink towel

This no-bake cheesecake in a cup recipe is so easy! Just mix 3 ingredients, then fold in the fruit! It's summertime in a cup and takes less than 15 minutes to throw together. Summer dessert using fresh fruit, cream cheese, and cool whip! Fast & Easy No-Bake Dessert Because we're using fresh fruit, cream cheese, […]

The Best Creamed Peas!

May 25, 2021 by Melanie 2 Comments

cup of creamed peas beside a cup of roasted potatoes and fillet of salmon

This is the best side dish to bring to the holidays. These creamed peas are so flavorful you will blow your friends and family away! Not only are these cheap comfort food, but they're easy to make. MY SECRET INGREDIENT To make this the most flavorful creamed peas on the planet, I used ham flavored […]

Broiled Pork Chops

May 12, 2021 by Melanie 2 Comments

White plate with two pork chops beside mac and cheese and arugula

Oven broiled pork chops are an easy dinner! You can quickly cook juicy bone-in or boneless pork chops within minutes to have a healthy meal last minute. These are perfect for a keto dinner, Paleo and Whole30 lunch, or low-carb meal prep! What a wonderful comfort food! FAST WAY TO COOK I had small pork […]

Venison Meatloaf

May 7, 2021 by Melanie 8 Comments

Thick cut of meatloaf with a rich ketchup glaze on a white plate beside a bowl of macaroni and cheese and green peas.

This ground venison meatloaf is a great recipe! Mix deer meat with bread crumbs, spices, and eggs for an easy comfort food dinner. Top with a brown sugar ketchup glaze for the tastiest game meat recipe you can enjoy all year. There's an awesome butcher in our area who started his own custom butcher shop. […]

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

May 3, 2021 by Melanie 4 Comments

Squares of peanut butter fudge stacked high on two plates

This no-bake peanut butter fudge is a super easy recipe. In two minutes, with just two ingredients, and no candy thermometer, you'll have effortless fudge! This quick dessert is perfect for holidays and parties and costs under $3! Here's my 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk recipe!! Cheap, Fast & Easy! Peanut butter […]

Sausage Balls with Flour

April 28, 2021 by Melanie 2 Comments

White plate full of crispy cheesy sausage balls with a golden crust and ranch dip

These easy sausage cheese balls are the best holiday appetizer! They're super easy to make without Bisquick for the perfect Thanksgiving and Christmas party finger foods. All you need are 4 simple ingredients to make enough appetizers to feed a large crowd! Let's oven bake and air fry these savory snacks. What Ingredients Do I […]

Ultimate Ham Gravy Recipe

April 19, 2021 by Melanie 22 Comments

Mashed potatoes in white bowl with ham gravy and rosemary

Ham drippings make a classic ham gravy. Let's explore which combination of ingredients creates the very best gravy! We're testing cream, milk, flour, cornstarch, drippings, and no drippings to make an easy, tasty gravy with ingredients you have on hand. Why this gravy is amazing! If you've ever had ham gravy, then you know it's […]

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