Thursday, August 7

Ridiculously Practical Meals: Good & Cheap

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When I think of a cheap meal, I think of $10 for my hubby and I. Essentially the cost of a pizza or cheap frozen 'meal for two' at the grocery store. It's hard to imagine getting by with spending only $4 on a meal for two people, but this cook book walks you through home cooked meals that are frequently even less expensive than $4! Good And Cheap is amazing, and the online version is free (though you can buy a print version).

Since I can afford to spend more than $4, I plan to use some of these recipes as bases and then get creative and add extra flavor. However, if you are feeling a little strapped for cash this is a great way to save some money without compromising your food (you still get to use fresh and healthy ingredients). The beginning of the book even walks you through how to go grocery shopping so that you maximize you money and your cupboard space.

If you try any of these recipes, let me know what you think!

17 comments:

  1. I need to check that book out what a great find can I find in Kindle.
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    1. The PDF is free, so you should be able to read it on any device where you have internet and/or can download PDFs.

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  2. This is defintinly a book worth checking out.
    I can't wait to see what you come up with.
    Beautetude

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  3. great post

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  4. Looks great! I find the trouble with cheap meals though is that they are usually cheap bc they are many servings. It's much easier to feed 6 people for $5 per head than it is 2 people!

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    1. I know exactly what you are talking about, I've had that same issue before. The difference with this book is two fold, first the total cost of the meal is around $4, not just the individual servings, and second most of these meals serve two to four people. On each of the recipes she gives the total cost of the meal and the cost per serving so you don't have to break it down or add it up yourself. Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. I'm definitely checking this book out! I need some new recipes and cheap is always a bonus!

    <3 Shannon
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  6. My go-to "good and cheap" meals usually involve eggs in some way. A nice egg scramble with 4 eggs, 1 onion, 1 bunch of spinach, and 1 tomato is one of my favorite 2 person meals that's definitely under $4 (of course we used to live near onion fields and buy our onions for $3 for 20 lb bags, so maybe that skews the price).

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    1. Where you live always skews the price, but onions aren't overly expensive. Thanks for the great idea! I'll have to try it!

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  7. I have always been curious about recipes in books like that! I have never made one; I don't know why not! They have some great looking ones!
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  8. I never hear about that book! But sounds really nice, i definitely will buy it!
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  9. Thanks for sharing Lauren! I'm downloading the online version right away!
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  10. I think this is wonderful! With economic times today, we need all the options we can get.

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  11. Thank you for share that amazing book this is perfect for my Kokoro & Me!
    Thanks for this helpful post!
    xx

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  12. i was *just* thinking that i want to learn more recipes -- i swear we have the same 7-8 dishes time after time, and under $4? count me in!! i'm downloading now :)

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