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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2023 21:00:10 GMT -5
What are some of your go-to cheap meals?
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Post by Springschick on Jun 12, 2023 21:19:48 GMT -5
Noodles and Tomoodles.
A pound of cooked elbow macaroni with a can of tomato juice poured in.
And lots of pepper.
I think I have eaten just about everything on that list.
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Post by foxy on Jun 12, 2023 23:15:28 GMT -5
Pasta + is the Italian peasant's way of stretching meals. Fast, cheap and easy to prepare - boil any type of small pasta like elbows, shells or ditalini, heat a can of tomato sauce (DelMonte, Hunts, Contadina even a store brand) add some minced garlic and/or minced onions sauteed in oil then add a can of chick peas or cannelini beans. Or - short cut to pasta with lentils - mix small pasta with a can of lentil soup.
Mac & cheese.
Sautee veggies with garlic and oil (I only use olive oil) and add to spaghetti or other pasta.
Of course there's always pasta with marinara or tomato sauce with seasoned sauteed ground beef, mushrooms or meatballs.
Pasta or egg noodles with butter and parmesan cheese if you like.
Mashed potato mound on a plate, make a depression (a well) in the center with a ladle then pour some sauteed ground beef and brown gravy and enjoy a tasty little volcano of yummyness.
Meatloaf is a good way to use inexpensive ground beef.
Repurpose leftovers - make or buy pie crusts, fill them with cut up veggies, meat and gravy and turn last night's meal, or even Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious pot pie.
Cube and fry some potatoes, add beaten eggs and whatever seasoning you like, let cook in a pan, put a plate over the top of the frying pan and flip, then cook until both sides are done and you have a nice potato & egg fritatta. Pare it with a salad and you have a tasty, inexpensive meal.
Buy discounted packaged cake that's past its sell by date from outlet store. Warm it in the oven and serve. I had a boyfriend years ago whose Mom was very frugal. She bought cakes that weren't stale, but not the freshest either and yet they tasted bakery fresh when she served them warm from the oven.
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Post by John on Jun 13, 2023 10:58:01 GMT -5
Another way to save is by trying to find a store brand soup that is often half the price of the name brand. They are usually just as good. I always try to find a cheap alternative. Of course, if the taste is noticeably different, get what you like. There are all kinds of cheap meals you can make. You can make a meal from a bowl of rice. I have made a meal of cottage cheese and fruit or just a salad. Many can foods are inexpensive like corned beef hash or those Chef Boyardee meals in a can. You can get those cans of roast beef and put that on rice. I try to get by on a tight budget to counter the horrible inflation, so I eat cheap meals a lot. Another thing I do is put things together that do not traditionally go together if that is what is available. So long as you like the food, what difference does it make? |
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Post by apple on Jun 13, 2023 22:10:01 GMT -5
Its not that diffucult to feed a family healthy inexpensive meals.
Pasta e fagioli, or pasta and beans, is a quick and easy, inexpensive, nutritious and delicious meal that the entire family will enjoy. Children especially love it. Don’t let its simplicity fool you; this is an authentic Italian recipe for pasta and beans.
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Post by apple on Jun 13, 2023 22:12:28 GMT -5
Chili, serve with rice...
Ground beef, onions and kidney beans mixed with diced tomatoes, tomato puree, and chili powder.
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Post by apple on Jun 13, 2023 22:14:18 GMT -5
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Post by Rusty on Jun 13, 2023 23:17:53 GMT -5
I hate cooking and cleaning. Can't wait to be married. San is great at both 😁  |
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Post by apple on Jun 13, 2023 23:51:31 GMT -5
I hate cooking and cleaning. Can't wait to be married. San is great at both 😁 You need a maid not a wife!   |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2023 8:05:49 GMT -5
I hate cooking and cleaning. Can't wait to be married. San is great at both 😁 You need a maid not a wife!  Rusty obviously is very good at SOMETHING or she would not have said Yes! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2023 8:08:16 GMT -5
How can you promote this meal?? I would be adding to global warming with this one!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2023 8:10:48 GMT -5
Its not that diffucult to feed a family healthy inexpensive meals.Pasta e fagioli, or pasta and beans, is a quick and easy, inexpensive, nutritious and delicious meal that the entire family will enjoy. Children especially love it. Don’t let its simplicity fool you; this is an authentic Italian recipe for pasta and beans. I totally agree! I have had people argue with me to the teeth that they cannot "afford" to eat healthy food. I said a bag of carrots is a lot cheaper than a bag of doritos! And on and on. One can eat healthy if they CHOOSE too or not. And yes, fresh veggies can be expensive so buy frozen. I use a lot of frozen veg because I dont' use fresh fast enough. I usually buy a 10lb bag of rice and lasts a long time. |
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Post by misspi on Jun 14, 2023 10:17:09 GMT -5
Another way to save is by trying to find a store brand soup that is often half the price of the name brand. They are usually just as good. I always try to find a cheap alternative. Of course, if the taste is noticeably different, get what you like. There are all kinds of cheap meals you can make. You can make a meal from a bowl of rice. I have made a meal of cottage cheese and fruit or just a salad. Many can foods are inexpensive like corned beef hash or those Chef Boyardee meals in a can. You can get those cans of roast beef and put that on rice. I try to get by on a tight budget to counter the horrible inflation, so I eat cheap meals a lot. Another thing I do is put things together that do not traditionally go together if that is what is available. So long as you like the food, what difference does it make? i agree... if used as an ingredient and not strictly a soup, i go with store brand every time. |
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Post by devilwearsprada on Jun 17, 2023 23:03:53 GMT -5
Another way to save is by trying to find a store brand soup that is often half the price of the name brand. They are usually just as good. I always try to find a cheap alternative. Of course, if the taste is noticeably different, get what you like. There are all kinds of cheap meals you can make. You can make a meal from a bowl of rice. I have made a meal of cottage cheese and fruit or just a salad. Many can foods are inexpensive like corned beef hash or those Chef Boyardee meals in a can. You can get those cans of roast beef and put that on rice. I try to get by on a tight budget to counter the horrible inflation, so I eat cheap meals a lot. Another thing I do is put things together that do not traditionally go together if that is what is available. So long as you like the food, what difference does it make? i agree... if used as an ingredient and not strictly a soup, i go with store brand every time. The best soups are at Dollar Tree. |
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