Homemade Simple Syrup - Budget Bytes

To make a budget-friendly Simple Syrup at home, all you need is sugar and water. This versatile sweetener is perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to your morning coffee, lemonade, tea, or even soda water. Plus, you can get creative by infusing it with herbs and citrus for extra...
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix - Budget Bytes

Those little packets of ranch seasoning mix that you can get at the store are pretty versatile. You can do so much more with them than just mixing up a quick batch of ranch dressing. That flavorful mix of buttermilk and herbs can be used to coat just anything in...
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How to Make the Best Veggie Sandwich

To make the ultimate veggie sandwich, start with choosing your bread. Opt for a hearty option like wheat bread, sourdough, focaccia, or ciabatta that can hold up well with all the veggies. If you prefer, you can also use an extra-large tortilla or pita pocket. Next, select your spread. A creamy...
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How to Juice a Lemon without a Juicer

There’s no denying how much vibrant flavor fresh lemons and limes bring to a recipe, but they’re not cheap! So here are a few tricks that I use to juice a lemon (or lime) to make sure you get every last drop of juice and leave no penny wasted. All recipes...
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30+ Game Changing Cooking Tips

A couple of weeks ago I reached out to the Budget Bytes Facebook community to share their favorite game-changing cooking tips, and the response was fantastic! The tips shared were so insightful and helpful that I decided to compile the top ones here for everyone to benefit from. The conversation...
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Sourdough Starter - Budget Bytes

To create a sourdough starter from scratch, you only need flour, water, patience, and a little faith in nature. People have been working with sourdough for thousands of years, way before the convenience of store-bought packets. Making a sourdough starter is simpler than you might expect, and the process is...
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