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07.03.08, 12:23 PM General Topics
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It's going to be tight this month. What are your go-to cheap tasty EASY to prepare meals? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.03.08, 12:23 PM Flag

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eggs are cheap (despite the rising costs.) we have eggs and toast for dinner and everyone in my family is happy [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:24 PM Flag

rice and beans [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:32 PM Flag

black bean burritos. i love the "express lane cookbook," probably can still find it on amazon. for every recipe, you can buy all the ingredients and still get through the express lane at the grocery. (assuming you have salt, pepper, oil, garlic, a couple of other things) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:38 PM Flag

I think one of the problems is that protein is expensive and carbs are cheap... so rice/potatoes are obvious choices. But once you eat a bunch of carbs and get your insulin level up, you get hungry again really quick. So, be frugal about it but don't cut out too much of the protein. A whole chicken is only like 49 cents a pond on sale. Cut it up and you have a good bit of healthy protein. (And freeze the carcass(sp?) and when it gets colder, you have it to make stock/soup.) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:45 PM Flag

beans are cheap, especially if you buy dried and cook them (although that is a PITA). combine with whole grains and you have a complete protein. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:48 PM Flag

beans are really easy if you use the crockpot. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 01:01 PM Flag

or a pressure cooker. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 01:01 PM Flag

Granted. But "serve your kid nothing but beans for the month of July" seems like unreasonable advice. Granted it is better than, "serve your kid nothing but beans for the month of January." (Beans... in door month/school/joke...ah never mind.) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:24 PM Flag

you have the best suggestions here: try a fritata with the eggs or a crustless quiche with some frozen veggies (they are cheaper than fresh and usually better). Also fat free beans are great with mexican or over pasta [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:59 PM Flag

very tight for us this month too. only purchases of on sale meats and mostly chicken. we've been doing a lot of store brands too. grill some chicken and then make leftover meals like quesadillas one night and salads another night. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 01:02 PM Flag

Rice & Beans (which also becomes burritos or quesadillas);pasta; omelettes/fritattas [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 01:26 PM Flag

whole wheat pasta with roasted tomatos (is there are e in there ?) and fresh parm. It's simple and easy and has protein. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:27 PM Flag

fet alfredo is very cheap and easy [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.03.08, 02:30 PM Flag