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    Budget-Friendly Side Dish Recipes

    A collection of our budget-friendly side dishes. These recipes are quick and easy, without sacrificing taste! Tried and tested, these are the perfect companion to any entree.

    If you're eating burgers for dinner, try these Crispy Oven-Baked French Fries. Having a BBQ? Don't forget the Classic Coleslaw to serve alongside your feast. And for a cozy weeknight side dish, Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chai Spiced Butter are the perfect accompaniment.

    • A wooden bowl containing Chimichurri potato salad with serving utensils on the side.
      Chimichurri Potato Salad
    • A bowl of Mexican red rice with a lime quarter and a few sprigs of cilantro.
      Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
    • A bowl of refried black beans with sliced jalapeños and cotija cheese on top.
      Refried Black Beans (Frijoles Negros Refritos)
    • A plate of roasted carrots with balsamic glaze drizzled on top.
      Maple Balsamic Roasted Carrots
    • A wooden spoon holding up a scoop of broccoli rice casserole over the rest of the pan.
      Broccoli Rice Casserole
    • A bowl filled with southern mustard greens and a piece of cornbread on the side.
      Southern-Style Mustard Greens
    • A cast iron and plate containing slices of brown butter sage cornbread, with sage leaves on the side.
      Brown Butter Sage Cornbread
    • A wooden spoon grabbing a scoop of baked Mac and cheese.
      Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (No Roux, No Eggs)
    • A pan containing cooked green beans with two lemon slices on top.
      Garlic-Herb Green Beans
    • A hand stirring a silver spoon into a pan of mashed potatoes.
      Creamy Dreamy Mashed Potatoes
    • A wooden salad bowl filled with BLT Pasta Salad with serving spoons on the side.
      BLT Pasta Salad
    • An overhead shot of a glass bowl filled with Homemade Classic Coleslaw with Mayo.
      Classic Coleslaw with Mayo
    • A spoon sticking in a black bowl filled with southern-style potato salad.
      Southern-Style Potato Salad
    • A bowl filled with chili lime edamame with a slice of lime and chopsticks on the side.
      Chili-Lime Mukimame (Shelled Edamame)
    • A chopstick holding up a roasted balsamic brussels sprout over a full bowl.
      Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    • A bowl of crispy baked carrot fries served with a white dipping sauce.
      Crispy Baked Carrot Fries
    • Baked sweet potatoes with plops of chai-spiced butter on top.
      Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chai-Spiced Butter
    • A pan full of homemade dirty rice with a serving spoon sticking out of it.
      Easy Homemade Dirty Rice
    • An Air Fried Potato Wedge Dipped into Homemade High-Protein Ranch with more ranch and potatoes on a tray in the background.
      Crispy Air Fried Potato Wedges
    • A pan of seasoned Crispy Smashed Potatoes on parchment paper.
      Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
    • Two bowls of mexican corn salad (esquites) with tequila and a lime on the side.
      Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
    • A cast iron skillet containing jalapeño cornbread, with a slice cut out and turned askew.
      Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread
    • A plate of air fried sweet potato fries with a side of ketchup.
      Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries
    • A pan of Broccoli Cheddar Loaded Stuffed Baked Potatoes with homemade cheese sauce on top.
      Broccoli-Cheddar Loaded Baked Potatoes
    • A parchment-lined baking tray of crispy oven-baked French fries.
      Crispy Oven-Baked French Fries (Whole30!)
    • Roasted garlic red skin mashed potatoes in a black bowl with a head of roasted garlic on the side.
      Roasted Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
    • A plate of homemade cilantro-lime rice with a wooden spoon sticking inside.
      Copycat Chipotle Cilantro-Lime Rice
    • A baking pan containing carrot soufflé with crumble topping.
      Carrot Soufflé with Crumble Topping
    • A pan of sheet-pan roasted asparagus with lemon slices and grated parmesan on top.
      Perfect Sheet Pan Roasted Asparagus
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    Welcome!

    I'm Shani, the founder of Coined Cuisine. I develop budget-friendly recipes that are tasty and easy to create. Whether you're a beginner cook or an advanced kitchen wizard, you're sure to find tons of meal inspiration here!

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    Cinco de Mayo Recipes

    • A bowl of Mexican red rice with a lime quarter and a few sprigs of cilantro.
      Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
    • A chimichurri steak taco made with flank steak and a corn tortilla.
      Chimichurri Flank Steak Tacos
    • A black bowl containing the ingredients for a Shrimp Burrito Bowl, with other toppings on the side.
      Spicy Shrimp Burrito Bowls
    • A hand dipping a tortilla chip into fire roasted salsa
      Restaurant-Style Fire Roasted Salsa
    • A tray of crispy chipotle chicken tacos with bowls of sour cream and guacamole.
      Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
    • A stack of four Spinach Dip Quesadillas on a wooden board.
      Spinach & Artichoke Dip Quesadillas

    Springtime Essentials

    • A bowl filled with scoops of Lemon Blackberry Ice Cream with another container of berries on the side.
      No-Churn Lemon Blackberry Crisp Ice Cream
    • A tray of mini croissant sandwiches filled with shrimp salad.
      Easy Cold Shrimp Salad on Croissants
    • A glass of Brazilian lemonade with a lime wedge on the side of the cup, plus a metal straw sticking out.
      Brazilian Lemonade
    • A chopstick holding up a roasted balsamic brussels sprout over a full bowl.
      Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
    • A white plate containing Samoa Coconut & Date Caramel apples with a chocolate drizzle.
      Samoa Caramel Apples (with Date Caramel)
    • A plate of chicken gyros wrapped in foil, with a hand lifting one off of the others.
      Greek Chicken Gyros

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