Contest-Friendly Weekly Topic Inspiration: Budget-Friendly Recipes

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   As our Cookbook Contest winds down, I have noticed that there aren’t so many budget-friendly entries- that is, recipes that are specifically designed to be budget-friendly and explain how they can save people money. This means that category of the contest is less competitive, and THAT, my friends, is an opportunity.
   
   Budget-conscious recipes in general do quite well, so even if you don’t feel like participating in the contest, you have much to gain from joining in on this week’s Weekly Topic Inspiration challenge.
   
   I’ve done some of the legwork for you and found some search-friendly titles you can use*:
   Budget-Friendly Meals
   Easy Cheap Recipes
   Cheap and Easy Meals
   Easy Cheap Meals
   Cheap Healthy Meals
   Cheap Meal Recipes
   Cheap Family Meals
   Healthy Cheap Recipes
   Cheap Meal Ideas
   Cheap Desserts
   
   *Keep in mind that our judges are looking for search-friendly titles, so if you’re entering your Hub in the contest, these can give you a leg up!
   
   If you would like to enter your budget-conscious recipe Hub in our Cookbook Contest in addition to WTI, be sure to visit our official contest page and review the rules and entry requirements. Also know that to qualify, entries must be AT LEAST 500 WORDS LONG and all images must be either original or legally used and properly attributed.
   
   If you'd like to join in on this week's topic by writing a Hub, follow these steps:
   
   1)    Stop by this week's Weekly Topic Inspiration Question.
   2)    Click the green button "answer this question".
   3)    Click the gray button below the box (leave that empty) that says "make a Hub about it."
   4)    Give your Hub a very specific title, like Easy Summer Gardening Projects for Kids or Challenging Summer Activities for Teens
   5)    Create good quality original content that hasn't been covered before.
   6)    After you publish your Weekly Topic Inspiration Hub, come back to this forum thread and post a link to your Hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.
   
   For more information on the Weekly Topic Inspiration program, check out the Learning Center guide.

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   ktrappposted 12 years ago

   As it turns out, my latest recipe hub is very budget-friendly and very delicious! How does $2.50 per gourmet pizza sound?
   
   Budget Friendly Meals: Pizza Margherita - Homemade Pizza on Gas Grill
   
   
   

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      WHAAA? Just $2.50??? That sounds amazing- and that pizza looks SO DELICIOUS! Ktrapp, you are my hero.

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   Arlene V. Pomaposted 12 years ago

   A brand new air-conditioner, new insulation, and big pitchers of lavender lemonade will see me and my family through 115-degree summer days.  What more can a girl want???
   
   http://arlenevpoma.hubpages.com/hub/Lavender-Lemonade
   

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hahaa, it really is all about the simple things. And lavender lemonade sounds lovely!

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         EuroCafeAuLaitposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I agree!

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      ktrappposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Sounds like a good summer plan - maybe you should just build a pool to go with that lemonade, air conditioner and insulation

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   kelleywardposted 12 years ago

   Here's my latest recipe Budget-Friendly Meals: Baked Spaghetti Squash with Spinach Tomato Sauce. http://kelleyward.hubpages.com/_3u47dtk … tti-Squash
   

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Just clicked on it and it said it was unpublished.     ???   Sounded good.

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         kelleywardposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Hi Denise! I realized later that day that I posted a link but forgot to publish it. Ha ha it's published now. Thanks for letting me know.

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            Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            

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   Gordon Hamiltonposted 12 years ago

   I finally remembered to start a relevant Hub by answering the question and qualify for the WTI!
   
   Cheap and Easy Lunch for 3: Quick Make Rollmops on Buns with Salad

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Good one!

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      ktrappposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      So Gordon - I'm guessing you don't have Gorton's frozen fish in Scotland (and even if you did, why would you eat it???), but every time I see your name, avatar and fish recipes I think of the Gorton's fisherman logo/jingle.
      
      
      
      
      Anyway, I always find myself reading through your fish recipes even though I don't eat fish I enjoy the authenticity of your hubs and recipes.

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         Gordon Hamiltonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Wow - thanks very much for this, ktrapp. You're right - we don't have this over here and I've never heard of them but I suppose it's fairly apt for me! I'm going to have to share this with my fishing friends - being careful to emphasise of course that I haven't been around since 1849!

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   Arlene V. Pomaposted 12 years ago

   LOL!  What I should have done all along, k, was save money eating your gourmet pizza with loads of homegrown basil and tomatoes!  I would have saved loads of money so I could have at least paid for the air conditioner in cold, hard cash.  OUCH, OUCH, OUCH!

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   Pamela N Redposted 12 years ago

   The Best Adzuki Beans And Brown Rice Recipe:
   
   http://pamelanred.hubpages.com/hub/The- … ice-Recipe

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   How to - Answersposted 12 years ago

   Here is my Budget friendly meal
   
   http://howto-answers.hubpages.com/_1dsf … es-Dinners
   
   

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      

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   jasmith1posted 12 years ago

   Healthy, cheap and easy smoothie recipe. http://jasmith1.hubpages.com/hub/Health … hie-Recipe
   
   I love smoothies and find them a great way to enjoy a healthy treat. I have discovered a way to make a smoothie for approx 30 pence a day / per person, which I share in this hub. Enjoy!
   
   

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I think this is a great idea to supplement a meal occasionally. 

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    viking305posted 12 years ago

    My quick and easy recipes for potatoes
    
    http://viking305.hubpages.com/_zutla8pb … ow-to-cook
    
    

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    Mrs. Menagerieposted 12 years ago

    Whew...I finally got one published before the Weekly Topic week ends...barely, but I did it!
    
    http://mrsmenagerie.hubpages.com/hub/He … sage-Gumbo

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    whaturmissingposted 12 years ago

    Make your own fruit flavoured vitamin water.  Save money and be healthy.
    
    http://whaturmissing.hubpages.com/hub/H … amin-Water

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    GoodLadyposted 12 years ago

    http://goodlady.hubpages.com/video/Heal … pestosauce
    
    sorry I didn't put this hub here earlier.  It's called
    Healthy Cheaper Recipes: Linguine with Garden Fresh Pesto Sauce
    
    I posted it an hour or so ago on the other site!
    
    Hope not too late.
    Enjoy.
    It's all about enjoying seasonal inexpensive tasty food!  Heaven sent.

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    Hi everyone! Your recipes are awesome- and I'm so glad you got those in as contest entries!
    
    For those who are tired of writing about food, I've made this week's theme decidedly un-edible. Stop by the new thread and share your tips and advice on buying and using cell phones!

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