10 Meals for Under $10
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.
- Homeade Red Beans & Rice
- Cheese & Onion Enchiladas
- Chicken & Dumplings
- Pork Roast (or beef), which can later be made into
- Shredded tacos
- Homeade Spaghetti (forget the stuff in the can!)
- Roast Chicken, which the next day can become
- Chicken Spaghetti or if you prefer,
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
- 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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October 7th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Do you still have the recipes for these meals? None of the links are working.
October 7th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Thanks for pointing it out. I don’t know why they aren’t looking but will investigate and get back to you.
October 14th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
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