I love being in the kitchen. Despite usually having three kids and a crazy dog under my feet while cooking, I love it. I love preparing amazing food that not only tastes great but also is good for my family.
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that my family eats a mostly clean diet with little to no processed foods. If you’re attempting to eat healthier, you know that clean eating on a budget isn’t always easy and some recipes call for the craziest of things so to make eating better while sticking to your budget easier, I’ve complied an amazing list of clean eating recipes that my family loves.
Soups
Soups are some of the easiest way to save money in the kitchen because a little can go a long way. These soups are some of my family’s favorites!
Apple Cheddar Soup
This recipe is the perfect fall soup! Click here to see the full recipe.
Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup
This recipe is super quick and super easy to make whenever you’re in a pitch for time. Click here to see the full recipe.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This one has been a long standing favorite in our house and it’s super hearty which means my manly-man husband eats it without complaint. 🙂 Click here to see the full recipe.
Lunches
Patty Melt with Sweet Potato Fries
This is one of our family’s favorite lunches and it’s so gosh darn good! Click here to see the full recipe.
Chicken & Wild Rice Salad
This recipe is super fast and will make eating a healthy lunch (or dinner) easy! Click here for the full recipe.
Dinner Time
30 Minute Taco Casserole
This casserole is super easy and will make getting dinner on the table a breeze because it’s a one-pot meal! Click here to see the full recipe.
Asian Glazed Salmon
I’m a huge seafood fan and this recipe is super yummy! Click here for the full recipe.
Beef Stroganoff
This has been a favorite meal of mine for a long time now and I love that this version uses no “cream of ___” soup! Click here to see the full recipe.
Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry
My husband loves a good stir fry! Click here for the full recipe.
Shortcut Eggplant Parmesan
This is a super fast version of the classic dish and it’s just as good (actually, we think it’s better than the original). Click here for the full recipe.
Korean Beef Bowl
This is a quick dinner that packs a great punch! Click here for the full recipe.
Veggie Chili
I love that this chili uses no meat which saves me time and money! Click here for the full recipe.
A Couple of Extras
Easy Homemade Bread
You don’t even need a bread machine for this one! 🙂 Click here for the full recipe.
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Oh I can’t wait to try making these this year! Click here for the full recipe.
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I do not share your enjoyment of being in the kitchen, but I think it’s important for me to cook to keep our food as minimally-processed and inexpensive as possible.
I love the veggie chili recipe above! I actually just pulled a serving out of the freezer and had it for lunch the other day!
Thank you for this compilation! I am in desperate need of easy/healthy/yummy new recipes during our busy season (husband coaches 2 baseball teams & both of my sons play baseball on different teams…). I can’t wait to try some of these!