Good Cheap Eats

How I Make My Meal Plan for the Week: Family of 7

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:38:50 +0000

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...

The post How I Make My Meal Plan for the Week: Family of 7 appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Smart Ways to Save Money on Groceries

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:16:41 +0000

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...

The post Smart Ways to Save Money on Groceries appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Deli Meat Roast Beef Recipe

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:34:35 +0000

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...

The post Deli Meat Roast Beef Recipe appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Chocolate Pistachio Loaf Cake

Jessica Fisher — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:52:39 +0000

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...

The post Chocolate Pistachio Loaf Cake appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns

Jessica Fisher — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:08:56 +0000

An Easter tradition at our house, this Hot Cross Buns recipe is quick and easy to make in the bread machine. The bread maker produces light and fluffy dough that bakes into beautiful Hot Cross Buns to serve on Good Friday. (I’ve also included instructions for mixing the dough by hand or in a stand...

The post Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

What’s the Best Place to Shop for Groceries?

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:54:43 +0000

Grocery prices may be steep, but you’re still in control. Where you spend your money can make a big difference in your food budget. Learn how to determine which is the best place to shop for groceries so you can save more money. Ya gotta eat. So you gotta buy food. Everyone does. Grocery shopping...

The post What’s the Best Place to Shop for Groceries? appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

50+ Easy Brunch Ideas & Recipes

Jessica Fisher — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:52:33 +0000

Save money and enjoy a lovely morning with friends when you host a brunch instead of going out. These easy brunch ideas and recipes will set you for success on a budget. Brunch is such a great meal to serve to company. It sounds fancy, but it’s really like breakfast that you don’t have to...

The post 50+ Easy Brunch Ideas & Recipes appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Serve a French Cheese Course to Elevate Your Meals

Jessica Fisher — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:16:41 +0000

The cheese course has long been a French tradition. These simple cheese course ideas are easy and affordable ways to level up your meals while keeping to a budget. Ah cheese. It’s pretty much the stuff of life. You don’t need much for dinner if you’ve got cheese and bread. Or cheese and pasta. But...

The post Serve a French Cheese Course to Elevate Your Meals appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

What to Make with Canned Tuna

Jessica Fisher — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:49:07 +0000

Wondering what to make with canned tuna? These easy recipes are budget-friendly and super delicious. If you’ve got a few cans of tuna on hand, you’ve got the makings of a great meal. In fact, the tuna recipes on Good Cheap Eats are some of our most popular. And for good reason. Not only is...

The post What to Make with Canned Tuna appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.

Why Shop at Costco?

Jessica Fisher — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:06:12 +0000

Wondering if it’s worth your while to shop at Costco? Here are some of the best benefits of shopping at Costco and tips for making good use of your membership. You’ve heard people rave, “I got it at Costco.” But you wonder, is it really worth paying for the privelege to shop? After 30 years...

The post Why Shop at Costco? appeared first on Good Cheap Eats.