In the spirit of all things frugal, I thought I’d share 10 of my family’s favorite meals that can be prepared for under $10. Each meal can feed at least a family of 5 and sometimes with a little left over to nibble on the next day at lunch instead of buying that $5 Subway sandwich. And depending on where you live, these can be made much cheaper than $10.

1. Homeade Red Beans & Rice
2. Cheese & Onion Enchiladas
3. Chicken & Dumplings
4. Pork Roast (or beef), which can later be made into
5. Shredded tacos
6. Homeade Spaghetti (forget the stuff in the can!)
7. Roast Chicken, which the next day can become
8. Chicken Spaghetti or if you prefer,
9. Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
10. Breakfast casserole w/ cheddar biscuits

All of these recipes are from memory and if you try them out, please remember to taste & test as you go! I’m a ‘make it up as I go’ cook and amounts I use are estimates.

The following book is one that started me on my way to frugality. I heartily recommend it. Some of the tips are RADICAL, but all in all, a great reference. I definitely learned a lot reading this. Worth pulling out and reading again!

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