Affordable Recipes

  • Spring Spaghetti

    Spring Spaghetti

    thetipsyhousewife

    Dressed To Impress, But Won’t Blow Your Food Budget Spring Spaghetti is a perfect pasta for this transitional time of year. Made with crispy bacon, sweet corn, a little bit of Parmesan cheese and some spring greens, this pasta cooks up quickly and tastes great reheated. I made this recipe when my weekly food budget was at an all time low and it immediately became one of my most favorite meals. Sometimes I substitute the bacon for a ham or sausage. I have even added a tiny bit of ready made Alfredo sauce to this dish to make it extra…

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  • Easy Au Gratin Potatoes

    thetipsyhousewife

    Bring Gourmet Home for the Holidays Easy Au Gratin Potatoes will be the hit of your holiday dinner. This recipe is so simple. It uses canned, sliced potatoes and an easy cheese sauce. You combine and bake for one hour to create a decadent side dish that is extra cheesy…

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  • Turkey Vegetable Platter

    thetipsyhousewife

    A Crunchy, Cute Delight This Turkey Vegetable Platter will be the hit of your Thanksgiving gathering. It is whimsical, easy to make, and most importantly SUPER affordable. This is a a great platter to offer to bring to your holiday celebration that won’t break your food budget. It is a…

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  • Meet Your New Party Dip ~ The Wedge Salad Dip

    thetipsyhousewife

    A great dip can make any party special. Why? Because nearly any snack, even a bowl of bland chips or dry pretzels, instantly becomes irresistible when covered in a good dip. This is a safe place to admit if you don’t have a devilish dip on hand. Are you ashamed…

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