Great ideas -- breakfast for dinner is definitely a go-to in my house. I make macaroni and cheese by scratch using cheddar cheese and diced canned tomatoes. What a helpful list!

I am new to checking out your site. You have a wealth of information and tips. Thanks for sharing. Are you a fan of quesadillas, or would you consider them to be too pricey with cheese being a main ingredient? VEGETABLE SOUP Brown a lb of hamburger meat and 1 chopped onion then add 1 can veg-all 1 can corn 1 can carrots 1 can beans of choice 1 large can crushed tomatoes 1 can tomato sause 2 cups water Season to taste Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes Eat with cornbread.

Yum yum DO NOT DRAIN CANS OF VEGGIES. One of our meals is egg gravy on toast. You make a gravy base with a stick of butter and about 3 heaping tablespoons of flour.

Add about a quart of milk, onion powder,garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Just before it becomes thick add about 8 diced hard boiled eggs. Serve on toast. Everyone in my home that has tried it likes it!

Oh wow! My grandmother made that quite often when I was a kid. Hadn't thought of creamed eggs on toast for 40 years! Lentil soup. Bag of lentils prepared as package.

I like to cook much longer than recommend, as I like the lentils soft. How do I become frugal with a gluten allergy. Gluten free is so expensive and we're trying to do low carb which is even more expensive because we're already way over weight and can't afford health wise to live off of rice and potatoes.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I would focus on the less expensive meats such as chicken thighs and also the cheaper vegetables like carrots.

You could also buy lots of frozen vegetables as they tend to be pretty inexpensive. Soups make a whole meal and are healthy without costing much. Also, try buying in season and choosing gluten free grains such as rice and oats.

You can also swap out pasta for spaghetti squash. Hope this helps! Maybe some other commenters can chime in with more tips for you. I found that the only way to eat cheaply with an allergy or special diet is to learn how to make the specialty foods.

You might see if gluten-free flour or making your own gluten-free flour mix would be cheaper, and from there, making your own bread would be cheaper. I have a friend who is doing this and she makes four loaves once a week for her family.

It is a different way of baking, so the "dough" doesn't get kneaded and is much more like a batter, so she just mixes it and pours it into bread pans and bakes it. It is cheap and the bread keeps freezes well, too. She makes other gluten free products by hand, also. I've heard doctors say that the healthiest diet is when half your plate is fruits and vegetables they are not counting potatoes as a veg.

It sounds expensive but it isn't as much as you'd think because it fills you up better, and there is always the option of gardening some veg. Anyway, for others who might be reading out there, DIY for special diets is the way to save money, whether you are making vegetarian sausages, vegan butter, dairy-free milk, or whatever your needs are.

Grocery stores charch an obscene amount for these things, just because they can get away with it. I've made a lot of these things and its really not hard to do. My husband would have had so bad if he ate all those beans!!! I grew up often eating "spaghetti with tunafish. In the meantime, make a pot of spaghetti.

When the spaghetti is done, turn off the heat on the tuna and add a chopped clove of garlic. Pour the tuna on the spaghetti and serve with parmesan cheese. Fast, easy, and filling. I also love to make egg rice -- brown rice toasted in a skillet and I scramble an egg into it.

If I have leftover veggies I'll toss those in too, but it's fine plain! I shred leftover chicken and mix it with Greek yogurt and curry powder, and we'll eat that on toast, too.

eggs are very frugal. I need a protein at breakfast so I will often eat a hard boiled egg with a dash of hot sauce or 2 deviled eggs.

sometimes I'll add a slice of dry wheat toast and my mug of plain tea. I'm full until lunch time. sometimes I'll buy 4 shrimp for a fried rice dish. I'll coursely chop the shrimp and add.

Every good ideas! Growing up my Mother had several more we had. Mustard and mild onion sandwiches, in spring dandelion greens as salad in sandwiches and cooked. French toast showed up for supper or Sunday brunch with homemade syurup.

Also when she made bread there was always a big pan of cinnamon buns. Hope this is ok to post. Awesome post!

I love these ideas. So healthy and economical!!! Best of all so simply to make and follow. rice with some chopped up ham, ,lentil soup. noodles and cabbage stir fry left over rice with refrigerator leftovers. A few things we do: ~Creamed tuna over toast: a can of tuna, can of cream mushroom soup, lemon pepper, bit of garlic, then dilute with water, heat.

Serve over whole wheat toast ~Lentil tacos with squeeze of lime, bit of cheese and chopped lettuce or cilantro, even sour cream if we find it on a good sale ~Prudent homemaker oatmeal 'steaks', look it up online great meat substitute even men would like ~Dutch pancakes we call them puff oven pancakes mostly eggs, a bit of flour, milk, salt.

We like them just plain with butter, but some people top with syrup, or fruits ~Cooked millet with butter and sea salt is a fave breakfast for us ~Blender wheat pancakes with applesauce ~Golden wheat patties a recipe I made up years ago using cooked whole wheat berries and even my kids like it I have some great ideas on how to make frugal recipes for when the paycheck runs out before the end of the month.

There are times at the end of the month before our next co-op order when we might be really stretching what we have on hand. One thing I always have on hand is canned tomatoes.

I purposely can many many MANY tomatoes in the summer so we at least have this one versatile fruit on hand. My suggestion for an easy frugal recipe is to pair ground beef with pasta any kind! Goulash is a great recipe to use your leftovers in, as well. If you have leftover vegetables that you need to use up, chop them up and toss them in!

Tip: I have a bunch of other Frugal Beef Recipes on this blog post. The crock-pot is a great kitchen appliance because it can take all kinds of cheap foods and make them yummy! I like to bake whole chickens or cook whole chickens nice and slow in the crock pot to make the meat super tender.

You can save the liquid from cooking it in the crock-pot, or save the bones and add some water and vegetables to a large pot to create a homemade chicken broth. Spaghetti with shredded chicken instead of ground beef in the sauce. I always seem to have a jar of sauce, box of noodles, chicken, and a loaf of garlic bread in the freezer.

I like recipes that I can easily alter to what I have on hand. This Lasagna takes a few ingredients that you might not always have on hand, but you can make a lot with a little!

whenever the freezer gets too full, I make it in the Cockpot.. it always turns out delicious! There are way too many frugal desserts for me to list here, so if you need to fill your sweet tooth on a budget, check out my post on these 7 Frugal Desserts.

I feel like we are living proof that something can always be made out of nothing. It might not always be the prettiest meal, but it can fill up your family and get them fed! Merissa has been blogging about and living the simple life since and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can send her a message any time from the Contact Page.

This list of Frugal Go-To Recipes was originally posted on Little House Living in March It has been updated as of February Support Little House Living by Sharing This. Your email address will not be published. The macaroni with hamburger and tomatoes looks really good 🙂 Have a great weekend.

Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 😉. love all these ideas…there are times you find some of this or that…soup is a great idea…or maybe even an everything pasta??? Make a vegan soup by sautéing onion in olive oil, chopping any veggies and throwing them in the pot with water and a vegan bouillon cube.

Then add a handful of lentils or a can of beans and some rice for a complete meal. Personally, I love cabbage in the place of noodles! This post was written a few years ago…. We get it right from the butcher. I like the tip on making chicken soup. I usually have cans of tuna on hand to make tuna casseroles or a quick addition to a simple mac-n-cheese dinner.

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Cook and mash as Get artisanal chocolates Frugal eating ideas as you think you will eatimg, and mix in ifeas fried onions. Eggs make Reggae sample packs idfas meal, Frugxl omelettes are a super quick and easy way to eat them. Super Easy Sloppy Joes from Scratch. Bean burritos Use leftover pinto beans and mash them in a skillet to make refried beans. You make a gravy base with a stick of butter and about 3 heaping tablespoons of flour.	Bean recipes are always frugal. A quick, one-pan dinner that you can whip up when you are short on time. New to The Diary of a Frugal Family? No fuss! Italian Pasta with Peas Frozen peas and pasta are always stocked in my kitchen.	Calzone Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry Mushroom Risotto	Frugal vegetarian meals · Quinoa Fiesta Enchilada Bake | Skinnytaste · Chili Garlic Tofu Bowls | Budget Bytes · Mushroom Risotto | $5 Dinners Sizzling cheese bread topped chicken pie. Why have run-of-the-mill pastry on your pie when you can have this moreish sizzling cheese bread topping instead? It's Oct 6, - This board shares the same lifestyle values as my Frugal Living board. I also keep many frugal living ideas that boomers in retirement can	Lentil Bolognaise. Lentils boil down in this vegan bolognaise recipe to make a rich tomato-based sauce which can go with anything Vegetarian Chilli Sourdough Pizza
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Are you a fan of quesadillas, or would you consider them to be too pricey with cheese being a main ingredient? VEGETABLE SOUP Brown a lb of hamburger meat and 1 chopped onion then add 1 can veg-all 1 can corn 1 can carrots 1 can beans of choice 1 large can crushed tomatoes 1 can tomato sause 2 cups water Season to taste Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes Eat with cornbread.

Yum yum DO NOT DRAIN CANS OF VEGGIES. One of our meals is egg gravy on toast. You make a gravy base with a stick of butter and about 3 heaping tablespoons of flour. Add about a quart of milk, onion powder,garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.

Just before it becomes thick add about 8 diced hard boiled eggs. Serve on toast. Everyone in my home that has tried it likes it! Oh wow! My grandmother made that quite often when I was a kid. Hadn't thought of creamed eggs on toast for 40 years! Lentil soup. Bag of lentils prepared as package.

I like to cook much longer than recommend, as I like the lentils soft. How do I become frugal with a gluten allergy. Gluten free is so expensive and we're trying to do low carb which is even more expensive because we're already way over weight and can't afford health wise to live off of rice and potatoes.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I would focus on the less expensive meats such as chicken thighs and also the cheaper vegetables like carrots.

You could also buy lots of frozen vegetables as they tend to be pretty inexpensive. Soups make a whole meal and are healthy without costing much. Also, try buying in season and choosing gluten free grains such as rice and oats. You can also swap out pasta for spaghetti squash.

Hope this helps! Maybe some other commenters can chime in with more tips for you. I found that the only way to eat cheaply with an allergy or special diet is to learn how to make the specialty foods.

You might see if gluten-free flour or making your own gluten-free flour mix would be cheaper, and from there, making your own bread would be cheaper.

I have a friend who is doing this and she makes four loaves once a week for her family. It is a different way of baking, so the "dough" doesn't get kneaded and is much more like a batter, so she just mixes it and pours it into bread pans and bakes it.

It is cheap and the bread keeps freezes well, too. She makes other gluten free products by hand, also. I've heard doctors say that the healthiest diet is when half your plate is fruits and vegetables they are not counting potatoes as a veg. It sounds expensive but it isn't as much as you'd think because it fills you up better, and there is always the option of gardening some veg.

Anyway, for others who might be reading out there, DIY for special diets is the way to save money, whether you are making vegetarian sausages, vegan butter, dairy-free milk, or whatever your needs are. Grocery stores charch an obscene amount for these things, just because they can get away with it.

I've made a lot of these things and its really not hard to do. My husband would have had so bad if he ate all those beans!!! I grew up often eating "spaghetti with tunafish. In the meantime, make a pot of spaghetti.

When the spaghetti is done, turn off the heat on the tuna and add a chopped clove of garlic. Pour the tuna on the spaghetti and serve with parmesan cheese.

Fast, easy, and filling. I also love to make egg rice -- brown rice toasted in a skillet and I scramble an egg into it. If I have leftover veggies I'll toss those in too, but it's fine plain! I shred leftover chicken and mix it with Greek yogurt and curry powder, and we'll eat that on toast, too.

eggs are very frugal. I need a protein at breakfast so I will often eat a hard boiled egg with a dash of hot sauce or 2 deviled eggs. sometimes I'll add a slice of dry wheat toast and my mug of plain tea. I'm full until lunch time.

sometimes I'll buy 4 shrimp for a fried rice dish. I'll coursely chop the shrimp and add. I found it in May looking for frugal meal ideas to present to a non-profit. Hmmm…not sure what it would cost now.

Our family has grown and there are now six of us. This is frugality to the extreme. Very healthy, simply meals that are yummy!! You are an inspiration!!

I love that you are combining key strategies like couponing and meal prepping. I have coworkers that spend more per month on themselves than your whole family does per month!!

Thanks for your kind words, Sam! We all have our skills and on of mine just happens to be eating well on a tight budget. It is a mixture of ground ham and ground pork that I can buy at a few family owned grocery stores in the Lancaster, Pa.

I did a quick Google search and it looks like you can make your own pretty easily too! This is awesome. Getting our monthly budget under control is something I really struggle with, with a husband, two teenaged boys, and a toddler.

I will definitely be implementing some of your ideas in the upcoming months! Thank you! Hope they help, Amy! If you are having to tighten your belt but struggling to find frugal meals, then step on up! And you have to be organised, because it involves a lot of from-scratch foods.

This style of cooking is usually healthier and more flavourful. I love what eating frugally has done for me. Easting every meal from scratch has forced me to be creative, healthier and lower-maintenance.

Plus, it is REALLY helping our budget. Start the day right with these scratch-made delicious breakfasts that are surprisingly frugal! Here is a basic porridge recipe , which you can easily refine with toppings of your choice.

This overnight oats recipe will teach you how to make a base that can be used with any toppings or add-ins you choose. Homemade Yoghurt is so cheap and healthy when you make it yourself.

Strain it for a Greek-style yoghurt, my favourite breakfast treat! This Homemade Muesli Recipe is cheaper than store-bought, and better for you. Pancakes are a treat breakfast, but they are so cheap to make!

This Sourdough Pancakes recipe is my go-to, and it never fails. I love to make a uniquely-flavoured loaf, such as this Apricot and Ginger Sourdough , and toast it with butter and honey for a sweet breakfast.

French toast is a decadent breakfast that is actually made from simple ingredients. French Toast Casserole takes the stress out of preparing breakfast. You can prep it the night before and bung it in the oven in the morning. No fuss!

Kedgeree is a traditional English Breakfast dish comprised of curried rice with smoked fish and boiled eggs.

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You can also sub elbow FFrugal for the udeas. Now I Discounted dining packages to Frhgal from you! Add the tuna and the soup, then the ldeas. I love that this recipe cooks the pasta right along with everything else. Therefore, it makes sense to stretch sausages with other cheaper ingredients, like pulses and vegetables. It's an easy dinner and yummy! I like to cook much longer than recommend, as I like the lentils soft.	it always turns out delicious! You can prep it the night before and bung it in the oven in the morning. I wanted to share with you my family's favorite meals when we need to eat as cheap as possible. Turkey and sweet potato curry. Super Easy Macaroni and Beef Skillet American Goulash.	Calzone Chickpea and Pumpkin Curry Mushroom Risotto	Mushroom Risotto 22 extremely frugal food ideas · 1# Soup · 2# Potato bake · 3# Macaroni cheese · 4# Sardine spaghetti · 5# Cheese, onion and potato pie · 6# Tinned sardines on bread. Lentil or bean or pea soup. Bean tacos with hot sauce. Eggs and cheap veggies. Rotisserie chicken. Peanut butter and	22 extremely frugal food ideas · 1# Soup · 2# Potato bake · 3# Macaroni cheese · 4# Sardine spaghetti · 5# Cheese, onion and potato pie · 6# "Ham and beans, butter beans, Cajun red beans and rice. All cheap to make and make a ton so they can feed my family twice for less than $5-$" These 29 Healthy Recipes for Delicious Frugal Meals will help you eat well while not blowing your grocery budget

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