fiftysix Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 i spend way too much money on food, gimme some help here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parentofredheads Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 How many recipes do you want? Since I have 2 teenaged growing boys, maybe I can help. Just U2U me, and I'll be more than happy to give you all my tips. Truthfully, I'm to the point of getting a milk cow, as much as milk is and how much the boys go through it... whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clawsnstripes Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 when i was younger, i wasted sooooo much money on food. other than eating out, the main drain on my funds was the fact that i didn't eat leftovers much. cook something like spaghetti that you can eat for a couple of days and you'd be surprised how much you can save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed3 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Originally posted by parentofredheadsHow many recipes do you want? Since I have 2 teenaged growing boys, maybe I can help. Just U2U me, and I'll be more than happy to give you all my tips. Truthfully, I'm to the point of getting a milk cow, as much as milk is and how much the boys go through it... whew! Milk and bread cost me more in a week than gas. I have a 16 and 15 year old boys. They can EAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsumusician Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 1/2 pound of stew meat, half a white onion, and a cup of rice with some soy and teriyaki sauce makes a pretty decent stir fry. The meat is sometimes pretty tough, but if you beat it up first and add a little tenderizer to it, it's pretty dadgum good. I lived off of that for basically an entire semester. Also, watch the sale adds. In my opinion, Target has cheaper off brand foods than Wal-mart and Brookshires. They also taste better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Kill a deer, have someone turn it all (except the backstrap) into ground meat and make tacos until you can't stand it anymore. Then use the ground deer to make spaghetti or chili mac or whatever you like. Can't get much cheeper than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino2K Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Ground sausage, scrambled eggs and potatoes served in a flour tortilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Originally posted by Rhino2K4Ground sausage, scrambled eggs and potatoes served in a flour tortilla. I love making these. Taquitos is what I call them. I don't use sausage, though. Just potato, egg, and cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okietransplant Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 when times were tight, mom always made breakfast for dinner... few things are cheaper than making eggs, pancakes, bacon/sausage, etc. and if your kids are athletes, that's some great protein sources right there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parentofredheads Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Cheapest overall, buy a half a beef, if you have room in the freezer; buy chicken legs in the big packages; buy whole chickens when they're on sale. Go to the bread store and load up, you'd be surprised how far only $20 goes. Go to Farmer's Market for fresh veggies if you don't have your own garden - check everyone's price, then buy. Classic fast meal - roast, chuck or whatever, stick it in the crock pot, a package of onion soup mix, 1 can of mushroom soup, cut up an onion, potatoes and some carrots, throw it in there - makes fantastic gravy - one meal all nice and tidy. When eggs are on sale, 1 dozen eggs, about a handful of grated cheese, scramble; and then either sausage or bacon in, wrap with a flour tortilla - boys love this for breakfast. Should make around 10-11 breakfast burritos. Plastic wrap individually. Make homemade biscuits, split, put a piece of sauage, with a quarter slice of cheese in it. (I have a fantastic recipe for biscuits) I plastic wrap two. Goulash - 1 pound of hamburger meat, one cut-up onion, can of tomatoes, can of tomato sauce, and macaroni, and then fix up some cornbread .... yummmmy. When corn is on sale, if your family likes corn, buy tons of it - freeze whole ear or cut off kernels and freeze. Squash, clean it, cut it and freeze it. Classic macaroni and cheese - make the macaroni, pour in a bit of milk, and cut up small pieces of velvetta, stir till melted. Easy cheesecake - buy a graham cracker crust, can get at the Dollar Store for $1; 2 packages of Philadelphia cream cheese, 1/2 tsp of vanilla, 2 eggs, cream, pour into crust, either stick in freezer for quick setting or put in fridge. Then put, if you want, half a can of blueberries, or maybe some fresh ones you got at the Farmer's market. Apple bread - the classic apple cake recipe, except make your own applesauce - 4-5 apples sliced (don't peel), 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of sugar, a little water, zip the food processor... add pecans or walnuts, if you like; stick in a loaf pan and cook - boys love this for snack or breakfast. Other snacks - dipping vegetables in ranch dressing - make your own ranch dressing, buy the large carrots and peel, broccoli, and cauliflower. Fruit snacks - kiwi, apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, etc. just throw a bunch of stuff in there and then make the sweet dipping sauce. If your kids like watermelon - load up on it, send for lunches - very refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsot Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 One word...Ramen. . . . :cat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I figured you would have broke out the ol' peanur butter and mayonaise on crackers idea. That one still has me cringing. :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase.colston Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Uncle Ben's has rice that you can microwave straight in the packages now without using water or anything. All you have to do is open the top and put it in for 90 seconds. There are all kinds of different flavors and they're only 99 cents. I use that with these new Bird's Eye vegetables that you can put straight in the microwave without opening them or anything. It takes five and a half minutes to cook, and it steams the vegetables right in the bag. They're around two dollars, and put the rice and vegetables together with salt and pepper, and it fills you up for three bucks. College life rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachb Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Originally posted by Five0pd310I figured you would have broke out the ol' peanur butter and mayonaise on crackers idea. That one still has me cringing. :pinch: you eat PB and mayo together? that has to be the most disgusting thing I have ever heard of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior2010 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Originally posted by oldsotOne word...Ramen. . . . :cat: definantly :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsot Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Originally posted by coachb Originally posted by Five0pd310I figured you would have broke out the ol' peanur butter and mayonaise on crackers idea. That one still has me cringing. :pinch: you eat PB and mayo together? that has to be the most disgusting thing I have ever heard of You can always opt for sardines and cream cheese on a Ritz, a little splash of Tabasco and you are in heaven. . . . :cat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase.colston Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I think I'm going to throw up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atm88 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 You can survive on Picante' sauce/chips and beer! If you truely are serious... Refried beans and tortillias is as cheap as it gets... I am just glad that your not my roomate!!! Fire in the hole! Break out the matches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosportumpire Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Originally posted by Five0pd310Kill a deer, have someone turn it all (except the backstrap) into ground meat and make tacos until you can't stand it anymore. Then use the ground deer to make spaghetti or chili mac or whatever you like. Can't get much cheeper than that. CHEAP?? $400-up for a deer lease $400-up for gun $ huntin license $ corn for feeder $ four wheeler $ gas for several trips to deer lease and for 4 wheeler $ having the meat processed $ huntin clothes $ food for deer lease $$$$ beer man that is cheaper then a pound of ground hamburger meat??:whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Daughters Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Pound of Pinto beans, beef sausage, 1 jalepeno pepper and 1 can of rotel tomatos with diced green chili's and put in crock pot...Eat with hot water cornbread and you got a cheap meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirate4 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Jambalaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonattsu Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 Originally posted by fiftysixi spend way too much money on food, gimme some help here.... Ramen noodles, and cans of chili.....you just can't go wrong there.....It is part of many a college kid's diet or for someone that just doesn't feel like actually making a list and shopping, lol..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkpudge22 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Ramen Noodles is the cheapest mean you are going to find anywhere! its like 25 cents a package. How can u get any cheaper than that?:smileybanger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcatrunner06 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 PIZZA ROLLS!!:P...haha..they are definately fast to make..just put em in the microwave and put in the time and press start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlered47 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Get some tortilla chips, bean dip, and a package of your favorite shredded cheese. knife a layer of bean dip on each chip, nuke em', and you have a VERY tasty quick plate of food! This also goes great with some Alberts hot sauce! Or, my wife takes some of that Tuna Helper Tetrazini. Use chicken instead of tuna. Once it is all finished cooking (10 minutes tops) pour it in a casserole dish, cover it with cheddar cheese, throw it in a 350 oven for 5 minutes and presto! Tastes ALMOST as good as moms chicken spaghetti! Will also make for some excellent leftovers for a couple of days as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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