Budget Bytes Weekly Digest 3/30

Hey friends! Here's what I've been cooking up this week. [Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad]() I was lucky enough to get a bunch of fresh broccoli last week, so I wanted to share this super simple salad that I made with it, along with some ideas for variations to use some other things that you might have on hand. There are several ways you can eat this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad, so make sure to scroll down to the “How to Serve” section to see how I ate mine! I seriously gobbled this stuff up in record time, and was immediately wanting more, so I know this is going to be a new regular for me! [[Read more...]()] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Long Lasting Produce to Stock Up On During Isolation]( One of my main goals when I started Budget Bytes 11 years ago was to be able to maintain a well rounded diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, despite working with a very limited budget. Today we’re facing a new challenge—limited grocery access. The world-wide pandemic is making it difficult to stay stocked with perishable grocery items, like fresh produce, and once again I’m focusing on creative ways to keep vegetables in my diet, despite the current challenges. [[Read more...](] --------------------------------------------------------------- Currently trending: [Curried Chickpeas with Spinach]( Curried Chickpeas with Spinach is a super easy, filling, and delish pantry meal! And you can use frozen spinach if you’ve stocked up with that. :) If you’re not into a tomato heavy curry, a splash of cream or coconut milk will transform this into a rich, mellow curry. [[Read more...](] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Garlic Parmesan Kale Pasta](=) = All I really need is some pasta, butter, garlic, Parmesan, and some greens. 😋 [[Read more...](=)] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Lentil and Sausage Stew]( Sunday afternoon is a great time to get a big pot of this Lentil and Sausage Stew going! This recipe uses a lot of the ingredients that many of you said you stocked up on, like lentils, celery, carrots, and frozen spinach. This stew is incredibly flavorful, filling, and is freezer friendly, so you can save some for later! [[Read more...](] Until next time, happy cooking! P.S. If you haven't heard, the [Budget Bytes Meal Plans](=) are live and waiting for you! [Unsubscribe]( | PO BOX 60262, Nashville, TN 37206