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One-Pan Mediterranean Chickpea and Salmon (Easy & Flavorful Dinner)

September 22, 2025 by Elodie Martin

The first time I tasted salmon with chickpeas was at a small seaside café on a trip to southern France. The dish was simple — just roasted fish, tomatoes, and …

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High-Protein Meal Prep Bowls (Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes)

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by Elodie Martin

There was a stretch of weeks when I felt constantly tired, even though I was eating regular meals. Looking back, I realized most of my food was heavy on carbs …

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Game Day Meal Prep Recipes: Budget-Friendly Snacks & Dinners

September 14, 2025 by Elodie Martin

Why I Started Prepping Game Day Recipes in Advance Back when I was still figuring out how to host anything without totally stressing out, game days were the most chaotic. …

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7 Cheap Retro Soups That Are Perfect for Meal Prep

September 26, 2025August 29, 2025 by Elodie Martin
Cheap retro soups served in rustic bowls

Cold winters always remind me why soup is such a timeless comfort. There’s something about holding a warm bowl in your hands that instantly makes the day feel better. When …

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Smash Burger Tacos Meal Prep (Juicy, Easy & Flavor-Packed)

September 26, 2025August 24, 2025 by Elodie Martin
Smash Burger Tacos Meal Prep containers with juicy tacos

Smash Burger Tacos Meal Prep: My New Favorite Weeknight Hack The first time I saw a video of smash burger tacos, I honestly thought it looked like chaos — smashing …

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5 Ingredient Healthy Meal Prep (Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes)

September 26, 2025August 24, 2025 by Elodie Martin
5 ingredient healthy meal prep containers with 7 meals

At one point, I was convinced meal prep meant cooking complicated recipes with endless ingredients. I’d make long grocery lists, fill my cart, and still end up too tired to …

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Cottage Cheese Yogurt Ice Cream (High Protein & Creamy)

September 25, 2025August 23, 2025 by Elodie Martin
Cottage cheese yogurt ice cream in a bowl

The Twist That Made Me Fall in Love With Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Cottage cheese wasn’t a staple in my kitchen until recently. One day, I spotted it at the …

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7 Freezer-Friendly One-Pot Meals (Save Time & Money)

September 25, 2025August 22, 2025 by Elodie Martin
7 freezer-friendly one-pot meals in containers

How I Learned to Love the Freezer There are weeks when life gets so busy that cooking every night just isn’t possible. That’s when I lean on freezer meals to …

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Easy Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe (Cheaper Than Store-Bought!)

September 18, 2025August 20, 2025 by Elodie Martin
Fermented hot sauce recipe in a glass bottle

How My Kitchen Fell in Love with Fermentation I still remember the first time I made hot sauce at home. I had a bag of peppers I’d picked up at …

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One Pot Chicken Lemon Pasta – Amazing 30-Minute Comfort Meal

September 18, 2025August 20, 2025 by Elodie Martin
One pot chicken lemon pasta served in a bowl

Subsection My French Kitchen Meets One-Pot Pasta: My French Kitchen Meets One-Pot Pasta The first time I tried making lemon pasta, it was a complete disaster. I squeezed in too …

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Élodie Martin, French home cook from Lyon and author of Easy Budget Prep

Bonjour! I'm Élodie Martin, a French home cook in New York, originally from Lyon, France—now living just outside of New York City.

I brought my copper pots, my spice tins, and most importantly, my love of budget-friendly French cooking across the Atlantic with me.

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  • One-Pan Mediterranean Chickpea and Salmon (Easy & Flavorful Dinner)
  • High-Protein Meal Prep Bowls (Simple, Budget-Friendly Recipes)
  • Game Day Meal Prep Recipes: Budget-Friendly Snacks & Dinners
  • Cheap retro soups served in rustic bowls7 Cheap Retro Soups That Are Perfect for Meal Prep
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