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Frugal Girls Recipes! (500+ Budget Friendly Meals)

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Frugal Girls Recipes

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Frugal Girls Recipes

Searching for the most popular Frugal Girls Recipes? You’re in the right place!

Get inspired with the entire collection of 500+ Frugal Girls Recipes right here!

From easy dinners like 5 Ingredient Crockpot Meals and quick-prep BBQ Ribs with Coke, dinner will be a breeze tonight!

Then sweeten things up with the BEST Strawberry Canning Jam you’ll ever make!  Trust me… you’ll never go back to store bought again.

Don’t forget to treat yourself this week with a delicious drink like my favorite Pineapple Mocktail or Coke Slushie!

Fabulous food doesn’t need to be expensive!  Tap below to get inspired with these super easy and outrageously delicious Frugal Recipes!

That’s right… here you’ll find the ENTIRE collection of The Frugal Girls Recipes!

So whether you’re meal planning for the month, or just need an easy idea for tonight… I’ve got you covered!

Go grab a fun new recipe and give it a try this week!

5 Ingredients or Less

Are you ready to meet your new favorite meals for busy weeknights?  These are for YOU!

Dana writes: “This website just made my meal planning life so much easier!”

Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe Four Ingredients

Appetizers

Get your next party started right with this HUGE collection of crowd-pleasing appetizers!

Baby Food

Did you know it’s ridiculously easy to make your own baby food?  You won’t believe how much money you’ll save, too!

Instant Pot Carrot Baby Food Puree Recipe

Breads

There’s nothing quite as dreamy as a fresh baked loaf of bread, right?

These simple recipes will make you an instant kitchen superstar!

Breakfast & Brunch

These ridiculously delicious breakfast and brunch recipes will have you jumping out of bed in the morning!

Camping

Before you head out to the woods on your next adventure, check out this enormous collection of tasty camping treats!

Strawberry S'Mores

Canning & Preserving

Whether you’re new to canning or a seasoned pro, these simple canning recipes with step-by-step instructions will have you cranking out gourmet homemade jams in no time!

Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe Easy

Crockpot

Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious!  These simple slow cooker dinners are all really fast to prep, while delivering maximum flavor!

Rebecca writes: “Love all of your easy dinner ideas. You do such a great job at helping us save time and money on dinner.”

Desserts

Need some new easy dessert ideas?  These drool-worthy desserts are so simple to make, and always the hit of the party!

Dinner

Keep dinner simple and delicious with these easy recipes.

You’ll find simple casseroles, chicken dinners, grilling recipes, one pot wonders, pasta dishes, and more!

Drinks

From crowd-pleasing Punch Recipes for Parties to mocktails, and frozen slushies to the BEST Stove Top Hot Chocolate you’ll ever make, there’s something fun for everyone!

These pretty drinks will be the hit of your parties and holiday celebrations!

Or just treat yourself with a fun treat as you unwind this weekend!

Best Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe

Holidays

Now you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones thanks to these easy recipes for every holiday of the year!

Instant Pot

Are you searching for some Easy Instant Pot Recipes?

From healthy dinners to savory sides, and easy appetizers to cozy Fall soups, I’ve got you covered!

They’re the easiest family weeknight dinners that you’ll want on repeat.

Go grab your pressure cooker and a fun new recipe, and let’s get dinner done in a jiffy!

Sauces

These easy sauce recipes are such a game changer!

From healthy salad dressings to savory pasta sauce, and delicious sauces for chicken to rich homemade chocolate sauce, there’s something fun for everyone!

Plus, now you’ll know exactly what ingredients are going into your sauces!

Garlic Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Seasonings

Did you know you can make your own flavor-packed seasonings in minutes?

From taco seasoning to fajita seasoning, and burger seasoning to the BEST ranch dressing mix, you can stock your pantry with delicious mixes that will save so much money!

Plus, now you’ll know exactly what ingredients are going into your homemade spices!

Sides & Salads

No dinner is complete without some tasty sides, right?  That’s why I’m sharing my family’s favorite side dishes that we’ve got on repeat!

Honey Balsamic Dressing Recipe

Soups

These cozy soups and chowders are perfect for family weeknight dinners and are all kid approved. Plus, the leftovers taste AMAZING!!

Amelia writes: “I was able to pull that dinner together in no time, with very minimal prep work needed! Thanks so much for sharing.”

Cooking & Baking Tips

Want to take your skills in the kitchen to the next level?  These easy kitchen hacks are for you!

Meal Prep Tips

Make your week stress-free with these easy meal prep hacks and freezer friendly meals you can prep ahead of time!

Easy Meal Prep Ideas

Homemade Cleaning Mixes

These budget friendly homemade cleaning solutions will have your home spic and span in no time… all on a dime!

Elizabeth writes: “I never realized how simple it could be to make effective cleaners at home. Your guide is a treasure trove of ideas.”

DIY Carpet Powder Freshener

Frugal Girls Recipes Reviews:

Donella writes: “You are always posting such yummy recipes… they turn out amazing!  Thank you!”

Holley writes: “I love your recipes. They are really easy and delicious.”

Linda writes: “We have slowly ben adding your recipes to our family menu, for some time now.  We have never been disappointed in any recipe.  All are very unique, quick, easy, frugal, and delicious.”

John writes: “Love your site and your great recipes!

Jamie writes: “I have 797 recipes saved to my phone, 60% are from this site!” 🙂

Dave writes: “This is awesome! Thank you so much for these recipes! As a single guy who just bought his first crock pot, not even I could mess these up. I feel confident that I can still survive by my own cooking. Thank you for the confidence boost!”

Anne writes: “I just love your recipes they are so easy.”

Tiara writes: “This is truly a life saver.  Thank you so much for creating this website and easy meal ideas. I have 3 little ones in elementary, work full time, and go to school full time. My time is valuable and this has helped me so much.”

Dana writes: “Your recipes are a great help and hit at my home.”

Lorina writes: “I just have to say you have saved me as a mom, a full time student, and full time worker.  Your website plans my meals for the whole month, and the photos of all the ingredients is a huge reason I am able to go through in a timely manner and make an easy shopping list and easily find when I’m ready to prep!  Thank you to the moon and back. Glad to be a frugal gal!”

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    • delphine says

      March 25, 2024 at 12:25 pm

      Tout est tellement appétissant
      Merci pour ces recettes
      Bonne soirée

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 29, 2024 at 1:21 pm

        Avec plaisir, Delphine. 🙂 Bises

        Reply
    • Louise says

      October 12, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      Looking for recipe for pecan thumbprint cheese cookies .Was just wondering if you have this recipe….Thank you so very much….

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 13, 2020 at 5:22 pm

        Hi Louise ~ here is a link to the Easy Pecan Thumbprint Cookie Recipe… ENJOY! 🙂

        https://thefrugalgirls.com/2018/10/easy-pecan-thumbprint-cookies-recipe.html

        Reply
    • Hugo L says

      October 19, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Hi,

      From sunny, tropical Singapore, just to thank you for your homemade seasoning and sauces, etc. after having bumped onto your site recently.
      With the ever increasing high cost of living especially in food here in metropolitan Singapore, even the expats here from all around the world are turning to home cooked meals and DIY condiments,

      Being frugal is being wise and I am frugal since I retired from active corporate life some 15 years ago. I love cooking for my family and my grandsons while my wife who is Peranakan ( a straits settlement ethnic group with a rich culture notably in its authentic food) loves to cook up her specialty during weekends.

      Once again, thank you and may good health, happiness and wealth be with you and your loved ones.

      Hugo L.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 21, 2020 at 11:35 am

        Thank you so much for your kind words, Hugo… I’m so glad to have you here, and am happy to hear you’re enjoying the homemade seasoning and sauce recipes! 🙂

        Reply

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