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What's The Best Meal You Can Make For Cheap? (9)

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discounttrendsetter
discounttrendsetter

Female, Age Private, Los Angeles, CA

Posted January 19, 2009


What's the best meal you can make for the least amount of money? I am always looking for ways to save money that's why I created The Discount Trendsetter Show, www.thediscounttrendsettershow .com However, cooking is not one of my strongest skills. Do you have some great receipt ideas that I can share with my viewers on The Discount Trendsetter Show, www.thediscounttrendsettershow .com?



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witchdoc64
witchdoc64

Male, 38, Chicago, IL

Posted May 17, 2009


my own dish......naked swagg-etti.........1box thin spaggetti, dice lrg cucumber, a tomato, half a white onion or 4 green onion legs down to the roots add one botte italian dressing. mix, top with parmesian cheese (optional)serve cold.......you can kiss me later........



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Feline123
Feline123

Female, Age Private, River Rouge, MI

Posted February 26, 2012


Hmm, if you use penne or rotini pasta, you have yourself the makings of a nice pasta salad!



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Female, Age Private, Milwaukee, WI

Posted February 27, 2012


AIR PUDDING, OR A WISH SANDWICH LOL



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misseskissesNC
misseskissesNC

Female, 31, Raleigh, NC

Posted May 06, 2012


shrimp and zucchini over some pesto pasta

shrimp (peeled divined tail off) walmart 5.00
penne pasta (or any type you want) walmart 1.30
pesto in a jar walmart 2.50
can diced tomato's walmart .89
Zucchini (optional but a great add) 1.50

diced the Zucchini add to shrimp and oil of your liking,
cook on high in pan until Zucchini at the same time boil your
water for the pasta cook as directed make sure you do not over cook you want it to be el'dente add pesto, shrimp and Zucchini to pasta side it with some rolls make the perfect 15 minute meal under 13.00 and you could easily feed 4-5 people.



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MissPepper
MissPepper

Female, 42, New York, NY

Posted September 19, 2012


Big pan - boiling water
Chicken breast
Any veg
Parsley
Salt/Pepper
Vegetable stock cubes (2)
Barley/lentils/rice (any pulses/grains)

Method
BOIL the LOT all together
Take chicken out and cube once cooked
Blend soup
Put the chicken back in - DONE
Mmmmmmm ⿥



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Male, 63, Annandale, VA

Posted September 25, 2012


Pre-cooked sausage or bacon, (micro wave to warm) scramble three eggs, mix with grated american cheese, hot shortening in frying pan, cook eggs, instant grits, heat water, pour in the grit done in five minute, add butter, make 2-3 slices of toast, apply, butter, apple butter, or jelly, one large glass of milk. 15-20 mimutes tops. cost approx $ 3.00 each time you pull the ingredients together from their containers. For singles only.

Thanks.

vasid



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Parker14
Parker14

Female, 55, Waukegan, IL

Posted October 17, 2012


How about my Cabbage with Bacon and Onion recipe? Here it is:

1 head of Cabbage (small or medium sized)
6 -8 slices of low sodium sliced bacon or Canadian bacon
1 white or red onion or 1 bunch green onions

Fill a medium sized pot half full of water and bring the water to a boil. In the meantime, chop the cabbage in bite-sized pieces and add to the boiling water. Season with salt and pepper, or whatever seasonings you like. Cabbage does not take long to cook and you only want it done to the 'crisp-tender' stage; not soft and soggy, so this should take only about 10 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.

While the cabbage is cooking slice the bacon in bite sized pieces and chop the onion. Place the bacon in a skillet and fry. Add the onion and cook until the bacon is done and the onion is soft. Drain the bacon and onion mixture on paper towels or a piece of brown paper bag to absorb the excess oil. Toss the mixture in with the cabbage, adjust seasonings if needed, and enjoy. This is a very simple and inexpensive dish, and it is delicious. If you like you can add other ingredients, such as potatoes or an extra vegetable, or both. Use your imagination and enjoy!



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Parker14
Parker14

Female, 55, Waukegan, IL

Posted October 17, 2012


Here's one more quick idea for a meal and then I'm done. I love Mexican chorizo sausage and I often make a simple meal of it cooked and served over rice and accompanied by soft tortillas. I also sometimes add beans to the chorizo to make it more substantial and filling. I'd recommend giving it a try if you are open to trying new or different types of foods. Enjoy!