I mean before Scrooge had his change of heart. Making meals on the cheap seems much harder now that food prices continue to rise. What’s a (empty-pocketed) gal to do?
Well, there are lots of things — coupons, buying in bulk, moving back in with your parents…but to use your food to its economic potential, you also have to figure out what meals are cheapest to prepare. I mean there’s beans and cornbread and Ramen noodles, but beyond that, who knows?
That’s why I thought this site was so cool (via Wisebread). It’s intended for people who need to use food stamps to feed their families. You can search the recipes via ingredient, ethnic origin, cost, or category. Each recipe includes a cost analysis that lets you know how much the entire recipe will cost to make, as well as cost per serving.
I can think of so many good uses for this — when you need to feed a crowd on a budget, when you’re down to your last few grocery dollars, when you’re trying to spend less on food so that you can afford that brand new iPhone. (Priorities, people!)
Stumble it!
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