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scruffy
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 12:17 am
Cottage cheese pancakes - these are delicious and really healthy
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
6 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
Sometimes I'll add just a bit of sugar/ honey to the batter. It's very slightly naturally sweet.
Blend in blender until smooth. Cook in nonstick pan (you need to make small pancakes with this recipe - don't need to oil pan first but wipe out well between batches)
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amother
Zinnia
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 12:21 am
Onion Soup
Sautée tons of onions
This makes it convenient
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gre.....aw.ds
When the onions get translucent but no color
add water to the pot with a few tablespoons of consume powder
Simmer for 15-20 minutes
Meanwhile cube up leftover old challah or bread (everyone has some in the freezer) 1-2 cups
After 20minutes pour the challah cubes into the soup shut the fire and let the bread absorb and melt into the soup
Grilled cheese
Salad
Onions 5 bags - $7 could be cheaper
Slice bread $2.49 this week at Moishas
American cheese the whole block $7 let’s say you use 1/3 extra cheezy
Dole classic salad $2.50
About $14 but could be cheaper
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HonesttoGod
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 7:31 am
I just want to know where you find a pack of meat big enough for 2 adults and 3 kids for less than $10
Even in Moishas it may be $5.99 a pound but I need atleast two pounds.
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amother
Electricblue
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 7:57 am
amother OP wrote: | Post one recipe per post! <10 ingredients, <$10 for 2 adults and 3 kids. Salt, water, and oil for saute don't count for either.
Example:
Put up water for rice
Saute 1 onion, add a lb of mixed grind meat and brown most of the way
Put rice in pot with salt
Pour in a few tbsp duck sauce, teriyaki sauce, and some spices.
Mix tbsp cornstarch and half cup water, add to meat, and simmer until rice is ready.
Add frozen veg if your kids will eat. If they like onions, add more.
$7-8
7 ingredients |
The grind meat cost more than that
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cupcake123
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:06 am
Homemade pizza? The main expense there would be the cheese but I still comes out to less then $10.
In general I have this size family but realistically I spend more like 15-20 on dinners.
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keym
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:15 am
Meat "lasagna".
I use 1/2 lb chopped meat (at $8.99 lb).
Saute meat with onions, green pepper, tomato, zucchini.
Add 1 jar marinara sauce and mix.
Place in 9x13 pan one half a box of pasta- we prefer shells or macaroni, half the meat sauce mixture, the other half of pasta, the rest of the meat sauce.
I fill up the empty sauce jar 3/4 with water, shake to get all the remaining sauce and pour on top.
Bake covered on 350 for 1 hour.
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amother
Zinnia
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:23 am
keym wrote: | Meat "lasagna".
I use 1/2 lb chopped meat (at $8.99 lb).
Saute meat with onions, green pepper, tomato, zucchini.
Add 1 jar marinara sauce and mix.
Place in 9x13 pan one half a box of pasta- we prefer shells or macaroni, half the meat sauce mixture, the other half of pasta, the rest of the meat sauce.
I fill up the empty sauce jar 3/4 with water, shake to get all the remaining sauce and pour on top.
Bake covered on 350 for 1 hour. |
Is 1/2 lb ground meat and 1/2 a box of pasta really enough for 5 ppl.
We must have really big appetites in our house
Or do you have 3 kids under the age of 3 so it’s more like feeding 3 ppl.
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keym
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:24 am
Crock pot chili.
5-6 cans assorted beans (black, navy, pink, kidney, white, chickpeas, chili)
1 can petite tomatoes
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can corn
2 onions
Celery
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, 2-4 t chili powder 2-4 t cumin
Let simmer in crockpot on low for 6-8 hours, mixing occasionally.
Serve over rice or in tacos.
I make it big so there's a variety of kinds of beans. It's probably closer to $15 but we have enough to freeze for a second supper.
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keym
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:26 am
amother Zinnia wrote: | Is 1/2 lb ground meat and 1/2 a box of pasta really enough for 5 ppl.
We must have really big appetites in our house
Or do you have 3 kids under the age of 3 so it’s more like feeding 3 ppl. |
It's 1/2 lb meat and a full box of pasta. And we are big eaters. But between the sauce, the veggies, it seems to fill us.
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amother
Stonewash
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:32 am
[quote="keym"]It's 1/2 lb meat and a full box of pasta. And we are big eaters. But between the sauce, the veggies, it seems to fill us.[/quote
Do you cook the pasta first?
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amother
Zinnia
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:37 am
OP it’s a balancing act
Sometimes it costs closer to $15
So the next day we eat simpler and it balances out
If you buy a big bag of rice do you calculate how much of it you are using at each meal in those $10? I what about if you have a sad looking carrot that can be chopped up and put into the meal to stretch it.
The secret is not being wasteful
All leftovers need to be used or repurposed in a way that it won’t cost you more at the end.
Also it depends what your family will eat
By me there is a store that sells rotisserie chicken for $12. This I buy 2x a week and we always have extras, enough to pull off 1 lunch. Sidees are things I find in my pantry and fridge
So I know that 3 days a week I need to make things that are $8 or less
Sundays we eat Shabbos leftovers
I save the bones in the freezer for soup
This is OOT so it is possible you may find cheaper in town.
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amother
Mulberry
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:50 am
Most of these supper's are over $10. Meat is expensive nowadays. And even if you find meat for cheaper the other ingredients add up fast. Realistically I probably spend more like $20 for supper.
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hodeez
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 8:54 am
scruffy wrote: | I make the Dinner Done lentil soup a lot and it's a meal in a bowl. Really good. I usually serve warmed pita alonside it.
Serves 4
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp kosher salt
4 cups chicken stock (I use chicken soup mix and water)
1 cup red lentils
2 carrots, peeled and diced
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until soft, 5-7 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin, parsley, coriander, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook for 1 minute.
Add stock, lentils, and carrots; bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer for 30 minutes. Add additional salt to taste. |
I love love this recipe! So good with a quick focaccia, super cheap as well!
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keym
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 9:09 am
[quote="amother Stonewash"] keym wrote: | It's 1/2 lb meat and a full box of pasta. And we are big eaters. But between the sauce, the veggies, it seems to fill us.[/quote
Do you cook the pasta first? |
No
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amother
Tuberose
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 9:34 am
Parve Chulent in oven (from between carpools)
Beans (cup)
Barley (1/2 bag)
Potatoes (diced)
Onion
Ketchup (1/2 cup)
Spices - I can give you exact amounts if you want
Water (5 cups-add more while cooking)
Bake in a 9x13 at 400 for 2 hours add more water and keep in oven at 225 for a few hours
This comes out very good and is very filling. you can add chicken or meat if you don’t want it to be parve.
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amother
OP
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 9:48 am
Am I the only one who buys mixed grind? On sale all the time, it's much cheaper than chicken or regular meat. I use just under a pound for dinner, if stretched by making sauce or mini meatballs it's always enough for me, dh, and 4 small kids. Maybe equivalent to 3 adults.
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amf
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 9:49 am
What is mixed grind? Is that a UK term for ground meat?
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amother
OP
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 9:50 am
amf wrote: | What is mixed grind? Is that a UK term for ground meat? |
I live in the us. It's a mix of chicken and meat. It's annoying to handle because it's sticky but worth it for savings/health value.
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amother
Jade
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 9:51 am
amother OP wrote: | I live in the us. It's a mix of chicken and meat. |
I guess we don't have this where I live. I've never heard of it.
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amother
Maple
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Tue, Jan 24 2023, 10:01 am
Pretty much none of these would work for a family with medical food restrictions. Guess those of us who aren't lucky enough to be able to eat just anything are stuck.
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