Good Cheap Eats

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cookies

Jessica Fisher — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:49:07 +0000

These oatmeal cookie bars are the perfect way to use up leftover cranberry sauce from a holiday meal. They are sweet and tart with a mix of textures that will have you coming back for just another slice of these Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cookies. I love to make good use of holiday leftovers, and leftover...

The post Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cookies appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Easy Homemade Muffin Mix (The Only Master Recipe You’ll Ever Need)

Jessica Fisher — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:07:53 +0000

Ditch the expensive boxed mixes or pricy bakery muffins! This easy, homemade muffin mix recipe allows you to make big, bakery-style muffins that can be flavored any way you like. Make several batches of mix and bake all kinds of muffins whenever the craving hits, saving you time, money, and hassle. ?Muffin Mix at-a-Glance Homebaked muffins...

The post Easy Homemade Muffin Mix (The Only Master Recipe You’ll Ever Need) appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

60+ Easy Tailgate Food Ideas on a Budget

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:35:52 +0000

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...

The post 60+ Easy Tailgate Food Ideas on a Budget appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Cheap Potluck Ideas That Taste Great

Jessica Fisher — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:53:09 +0000

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...

The post Cheap Potluck Ideas That Taste Great appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Tortellini Minestrone Soup with Sausage

Jessica Fisher — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:14:23 +0000

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....

The post Tortellini Minestrone Soup with Sausage appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Save Money with This Freezer Inventory Sheet

Jessica Fisher — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:23:38 +0000

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...

The post Save Money with This Freezer Inventory Sheet appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

How to Plan Thanksgiving & Christmas Meals You Can Afford

Jessica Fisher — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:41:46 +0000

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?...

The post How to Plan Thanksgiving & Christmas Meals You Can Afford appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Freezer Prep Power Hour

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:52:54 +0000

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...

The post Freezer Prep Power Hour appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Family Favorites Meal Plan to Double for the Freezer

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:27:25 +0000

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...

The post Family Favorites Meal Plan to Double for the Freezer appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Snacky Lunch

Jessica Fisher — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:40:18 +0000

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...

The post Snacky Lunch appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.