Budget Bytes

Cornbread is a highly underrated side dish. You can whip up this deliciously sweet and moist Homemade Cornbread recipe with just a few pantry staples, and it makes a perfect side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Serve it slathered with butter at breakfast, crumbled into your soup or chili at lunch, or as a side with your collard greens and pork chops for dinner. It’s ine...

When it comes to Baked Mac and Cheese, I want ultra-creamy macaroni and a golden, crunchy breadcrumb topping. After countless rounds of testing, I’ve finally got that combination just right in this from-scratch recipe, with a rich, flavorful cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar and Colby Jack. Simple seasonings and bouillon in the pasta water also add extra savory depth, maki...

I worked in a French restaurant for ten years, and nothing takes me back quite like a warm bowl of French onion soup. This French Onion Chicken trades the spoon for a fork, with juicy, golden-seared chicken smothered in sweet caramelized onions, savory gravy, and plenty of gooey melted Swiss cheese. Everything comes together in one skillet, right on the stovetop, bringing all...

Corn has quite the résumé for a humble grocery staple. It’s sweet and juicy straight off the cob in summer, but hand me a bag of frozen kernels, a can of corn, or a little cornmeal once the weather cools down, and I am still very much interested. I’m talking golden cornbread, creamy Thanksgiving sides, smoky street corn salads, and even a risotto that makes use of th...

If you’ve got the main dish sorted but no idea what to serve with it, this easy Black Beans and Rice is the one to bookmark! I’m always amazed at how much flavor you can get from a few simple and affordable ingredients. Tender rice, soft black beans, sweet bell pepper, and plenty of garlic and cumin make this SO much more exciting than a scoop of plain rice. Everythi...