Good Cheap Eats https://goodcheapeats.com/ Enjoy great food on a budget, with easy recipes from Jessica Fisher Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:07:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://goodcheapeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-GCE_favicon-100x100.png Good Cheap Eats https://goodcheapeats.com/ 32 32 60+ Easy Tailgate Food Ideas on a Budget https://goodcheapeats.com/tailgate-food-on-a-budget/ https://goodcheapeats.com/tailgate-food-on-a-budget/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:35:52 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=26168 woman in chargers jersey holding basket with grilled brat in bun.Football season, or foodball as I like to call it, is in full swing, so let’s line up some easy tailgate food. Whether you’re parking it at the stadium or just enjoying a game day at home with friends, these tailgate food ideas are keepers for sure! Move over chicken wings and beer cheese, we’ve got some...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/tailgate-food-on-a-budget/feed/ 2 26168 Cheap Potluck Ideas That Taste Great https://goodcheapeats.com/budget-potluck-meals/ https://goodcheapeats.com/budget-potluck-meals/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:53:09 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=18313 wooden bowl of chopped salad with wooden serving ware.Hosting friends and want your potluck to go off without a hitch? Invited to bring a dish to share, but strapped for cash? We’ve got all the tricks and recipes you need, including cheap potluck ideas that taste great! Most of us enjoy getting together with family and friends to share a meal and some...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/budget-potluck-meals/feed/ 33 59604 Tortellini Minestrone Soup with Sausage https://goodcheapeats.com/minestrone-soup/ https://goodcheapeats.com/minestrone-soup/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:14:23 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2008/10/recipe-swap-harvest-time.html overhead shot of tortellini minestrone in a deep blue bowl.Craving a bowl of comfort? I’ve got you covered with this easy Tortellini Minestrone Soup that is packed with flavor! Soup season is one of the best seasons and for good reason — there are so many delicious soups, stews, and chilis to make. One of my go-to’s is this Tortellini Minestrone Soup with Sausage....

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/minestrone-soup/feed/ 7 424 Save Money with This Freezer Inventory Sheet https://goodcheapeats.com/freezer-inventory-how-to-keep-track-of/ https://goodcheapeats.com/freezer-inventory-how-to-keep-track-of/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:23:38 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/11/freezer-inventory-how-to-keep-track-of-what-youve-got.html square crop of freezer inventory sheet on red clipboard.Don’t let good food go to waste! Keep an updated freezer inventory sheet so you can keep track of what you’ve got — and enjoy it before it loses its freshness, taste, and texture. Ever go to the freezer thinking you’ve got a batch of marinara sauce to use for dinner, only to find, NO, you used that...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/freezer-inventory-how-to-keep-track-of/feed/ 43 59538 How to Plan Thanksgiving & Christmas Meals You Can Afford https://goodcheapeats.com/budget-friendly-holiday-meals/ https://goodcheapeats.com/budget-friendly-holiday-meals/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:41:46 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=24371 graphic illustrating the merry map.Guard your budget and your peace of mind this holiday season. Follow my tried and true fall schedule so that your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners fit the budget and don’t stress you out. Did you know there are only 101 days until Christmas? (Thanksgiving is only 72 days away!) Yikes. How did we get here?...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/budget-friendly-holiday-meals/feed/ 0 24371 Freezer Prep Power Hour https://goodcheapeats.com/freezer-prep-power-hour/ https://goodcheapeats.com/freezer-prep-power-hour/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:52:54 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116907 collage of four recipes in freezer meal plan.Load the freezer with some basic meal components to make recipes quicker, easier, and cheaper to assemble. With cooked chicken, browned ground meat, meatballs, and a homemade cream of celery soup, you can stock your freezer for all kinds of delicious meals. While doubling dinner can be an easy way to fill the freezer, sometimes...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/freezer-prep-power-hour/feed/ 0 116907 Family Favorites Meal Plan to Double for the Freezer https://goodcheapeats.com/family-favorites-meal-plan-to-double-for-the-freezer/ https://goodcheapeats.com/family-favorites-meal-plan-to-double-for-the-freezer/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:27:25 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116901 collage of recipes included in family faves meal plan.Knowing what you’re going to make for dinner each week, even if it’s just a few nights, can help you save time and money and avoid decision fatigue. This week’s plan includes a taco casserole, an Asian noodle dish, mini pizzas, and white bean chili. When you’re cooking for a family, it pays to “ask the...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/family-favorites-meal-plan-to-double-for-the-freezer/feed/ 0 116901 Snacky Lunch https://goodcheapeats.com/snacky-lunch/ https://goodcheapeats.com/snacky-lunch/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:18 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2009/06/a-snacky-lunch-its-whats-on-the-menu.html snacky lunch on platters on table.The Snacky Lunch is just that – a lunch of snacks. Assemble a variety of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and breads for a DIY meal to please the masses. It’s one of our favorite Quick Things to Make for Dinner! You need a quick and easy meal to feed your family. You don’t want fast food, but...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/snacky-lunch/feed/ 35 963 Packable Lunches & a Printable Grocery List https://goodcheapeats.com/5-packable-lunches-a-printable-grocery-list/ https://goodcheapeats.com/5-packable-lunches-a-printable-grocery-list/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:10:12 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=35259 two halves of a tuna sandwich, stacked on a white plate, cut side facing the camera.Save time and money with easy packable lunches. Grab our budget-friendly lunch grocery list and the easy lunch recipes to go with! This back to school season hits a little different for me. My youngest starts college! After 24 years of homeschooling and 29 years as a full-time mom, my daze looks different. But, packed...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/5-packable-lunches-a-printable-grocery-list/feed/ 10 35259 Mini Blueberry Crumble Dessert https://goodcheapeats.com/personal-blueberry-crumble/ https://goodcheapeats.com/personal-blueberry-crumble/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:46:30 +0000 http://goodcheapeats.com/?p=20209 overhead shot of blueberry crumble with a spoon scooping out a bite, whipped cream on top.Blueberry Crumble is a delight, particularly in summer when the berries are fresh and in season. Serve friends and family these cute mini blueberry crumbles for a fun dessert. Whether you go berry picking with the family or grab a bag of frozen blueberries from the Costco freezer section, this dessert is one of the...

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