Good Cheap Eats https://goodcheapeats.com/ Enjoy great food on a budget, with easy recipes from Jessica Fisher Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:11:11 +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 Best Recipes for the 4th of July https://goodcheapeats.com/best-recipes-for-the-4th-of-july/ https://goodcheapeats.com/best-recipes-for-the-4th-of-july/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:20:31 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116694 land of the free napkin with burgers and veggie tray.Looking for the best recipes for the 4th of July? We’ve got you covered with easy recipes to grill, delicious side dishes, and yummy desserts for celebrating Independence Day. 4th of July likely conjures certain memories for you, perhaps a fun childhood cookout or a college weekend at the lake. It for certain brings special...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/best-recipes-for-the-4th-of-july/feed/ 0 116694 How to Save Money on Food for the 4th of July https://goodcheapeats.com/how-to-save-money-on-food-for-the-4th-of-july/ https://goodcheapeats.com/how-to-save-money-on-food-for-the-4th-of-july/#respond Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:20:28 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116681 blueberry pie with star pastry cutouts next to red striped towel, with text overlay.Wondering how to keep your Independence Day celebrations under budget? Here’s are some tips on how to save money on food for the 4th of July. I’ll confess. I was pretty tempted when I saw that Coca-Cola had made cute glass bottles for the 4th of July celebrations this year. 250 years is a big...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/how-to-save-money-on-food-for-the-4th-of-july/feed/ 0 116681 Easy Summer Vegetable Recipes https://goodcheapeats.com/easy-summer-vegetable-recipes/ https://goodcheapeats.com/easy-summer-vegetable-recipes/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:43:42 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116657 charred peppers on a grill.Find a great sale on sweet corn? Does your backyard zucchini plant not know when to quit? Neighbor blessing you with fresh garden tomatoes? We’ve got you covered with cheap and easy summer vegetable recipes to work into your meal plans. Whoever started the myth that vegetables can’t be delicious must not have had access...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/easy-summer-vegetable-recipes/feed/ 0 116657 How to Save Money on Food While Traveling https://goodcheapeats.com/eating-on-a-budget-while-traveling/ https://goodcheapeats.com/eating-on-a-budget-while-traveling/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 21:54:03 +0000 https://lifeasmom.com/?p=55671 open ekiben box on train table.Eating on a budget while traveling can be challenging. You want to enjoy the experience and the local culture, but you also know that you can stretch your dollar, peso, euro, or pound further if you eat cheap. Check out these easy tips on how to save money on food while traveling. Have money will...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/eating-on-a-budget-while-traveling/feed/ 6 55671 Make Ahead Camping Meals https://goodcheapeats.com/make-ahead-camping-meals/ https://goodcheapeats.com/make-ahead-camping-meals/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 22:31:17 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116583 boys eating while camping with overlay of camping badge.Got everything ready to go on your camping trip? Have you considered some make ahead camping meals? You’ll eat well on a budget when you do! I know. Maybe you have some romantic vision of popping open canned beans and setting them in the coal fire to heat, sitting around the fire eating simple food...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/make-ahead-camping-meals/feed/ 0 116583 Staycation Food Ideas https://goodcheapeats.com/save-staycation-food/ https://goodcheapeats.com/save-staycation-food/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 22:50:19 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=26039 outdoor table set with dinner plates and wine glasses with patio umbrella in background.Decided to save some cash and take a vacation at home this year? Excellent plan! Make sure that you serve up these tasty staycation food ideas so that your holiday at home feels more restful and tastes better than if you’d jetted all over the world. They’re calling it the Great Travel Meltdown of 2026....

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/save-staycation-food/feed/ 6 59592 How I Make My Meal Plan for the Week: Family of 7 https://goodcheapeats.com/meal-planning-101-create-a-formula-for-the-weeks-meal-plan/ https://goodcheapeats.com/meal-planning-101-create-a-formula-for-the-weeks-meal-plan/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:38:50 +0000 http://goodcheapeats.com/?p=8279 meal plan binder and flowers on counter.I meal plan and cook for my family of 7 regularly. Here’s how I create my family’s meal plan for the week using a meal planning binder. I’ve been meal planning for a very long time. Regularly since 1994 when I got married, but even before that, I planned my meals as a college student...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/meal-planning-101-create-a-formula-for-the-weeks-meal-plan/feed/ 36 8279 Smart Ways to Save Money on Groceries https://goodcheapeats.com/how-to-save-money-cooking-at-home/ https://goodcheapeats.com/how-to-save-money-cooking-at-home/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:16:41 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=47753 pasta on shelves at trader joe's.Want to eat better, save money, and meet your budget? There are lots of tweaks you can make to your meal planning and grocery shopping habits in order to spend less. Practice these smart ways to save money on groceries. Over the years you’ve probably heard some slick tricks to lowering your grocery bill. Shop...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/how-to-save-money-cooking-at-home/feed/ 8 47753 Deli Meat Roast Beef Recipe https://goodcheapeats.com/deli-meat-roast-beef-recipe/ https://goodcheapeats.com/deli-meat-roast-beef-recipe/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:34:35 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116408 sliced roast beef on cutting board.Making homemade roast beef is a great alternative to buying deli roast beef for sandwiches. You control the ingredients and save money making your own deli meat. Learn how to make deli meat roast beef the easy way! If you love to pack a roast beef sandwich for outings or serve a Snacky Dinner every once in...

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]]> https://goodcheapeats.com/deli-meat-roast-beef-recipe/feed/ 2 116408 Chocolate Pistachio Loaf Cake https://goodcheapeats.com/chocolate-pistachio-loaf-cake/ https://goodcheapeats.com/chocolate-pistachio-loaf-cake/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:52:39 +0000 https://goodcheapeats.com/?p=116131 chocolate pistachio loaf sliced on a board with nuts nearby.If you’ve been eyeing that Chocolate Pistachio Loaf at Starbucks and wondering how to enjoy more of it on a budget, I’ve got just the thing for you! I’ve mastered an easy recipe that will seriously wow everyone at your table. I kid you not. This Chocolate Pistachio Loaf Cake is a showstopper. I took it...

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