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Posted to Thread #23883 at 2:33 pm on Feb 19, 2013

that I can feed our family of three (not counting grandkids, who will need wholesome hearty afterschool snacks) on $35/week. This is not counting things like laundry soap, toilet paper, dog food, etc., just breakfast and dinner for the three of us. As like most of you, I am very comfortable cooking from scratch and have some time for it right now.
Any ideas and/or recipes from your frugal but delicious files?
Thanks so much!!!

Sometimes you just need to look reality in the eye, and deny it. �Garrison Keillor

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23883. $$$ Challenge! I have told Bub that due to our decrease in household income, - Dawn_MO - 2:33pm on 02/19/13 (51)

Hasselback potatoes [LINK] [IMAGE] - pmassell_93 - 2:53pm on 02/19/13

just read the comments on that recipe - pmassell_93 - 3:00pm on 02/19/13

I used to make these a lot and never used flour!?! just cut them and roasted them - Heather_in_SF - 5:29pm on 02/19/13

wow potatoes that is rough... duck fat that is decadent [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:55pm on 02/19/13

I miss them a lot, but then it's also nice not to feel icky - Heather_in_SF - 10:20pm on 02/19/13

keep the faith and when you are ready try to find an heirloom version - pmassell_93 - 11:06pm on 02/19/13

I've made them a lot too and only roast them- and here is a nifty cutting tip - CathyZ from Kauai - 5:33pm on 02/19/13

good tip [NT] - pmassell_93 - 5:48pm on 02/19/13

Potatoes are inexpensive here. I sometimes get them for 10lbs/1.00 on sale. - Dawn_MO - 10:03pm on 02/19/13

Lentil soup with cornbread!!! Put anything you have in the pantry/fridge in the - Barbara in VA - 3:05pm on 02/19/13

Thanks, I love lentils and they lend themselves to many options. Thanks! [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:04pm on 02/19/13

Hey, we're going to try the same thing...starting next month. Larry gets a little - MarilynFL - 3:42pm on 02/19/13

Good luck! I will let you know how it goes. [NT] - Dawn_MO - 10:05pm on 02/19/13

Soups and stews allow me to cook with whatever is on hand and/or... - Michael in Phoenix - 4:22pm on 02/19/13

I used to make that store run, I was guilty of going just for a veg to serve with dinner if what I - Curious1 - 4:33pm on 02/19/13

I am guilty of that store run too, and usually after I have been working all day - Dawn_MO - 10:09pm on 02/19/13

Those daily store runs are absolute budget-killers. [NT] - Michael in Phoenix - 3:22pm on 02/20/13

Unless you're sans auto--then they're a necessity. ;) [NT] - ErininNY - 3:12am on 02/21/13

A few afternoon snack ideas: [LINK] - Heather_in_SF - 5:58pm on 02/19/13

going to try the ongiri [LINK] - pmassell_93 - 6:07pm on 02/19/13

Here is what I did when feeding my family of 5 - KarenNoCA - 6:00pm on 02/19/13

For 30 years I've gone through the Sunday flyers to see what's on sale where - deb-in-MI - 6:57pm on 02/19/13

Get a turkey. And other ideas. - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:01pm on 02/19/13

And buy bone-in, skin-on chicken parts. Want them boned? Do it yourself - CathyZ from Kauai - 6:44pm on 02/19/13

I second those suggestions--having the bones from whole birds gives you the base for other meals - Joe - 7:10pm on 02/19/13

Julia's Ham and Potato Gratin [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:14pm on 02/19/13
Also form Julia: Lentil Salad [NT] - Joe - 7:16pm on 02/19/13
Cannellini Beans with Tomato and Sage [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:17pm on 02/19/13
Roasted Garbanzo Beans and Swiss Chard. This uses a lot of oil but it can be re-used. [NT] [LINK] - Joe - 7:19pm on 02/19/13

shop from your freezer if it's stocked. we're trying to seriously empty our freezers - AngAk1 - 6:58pm on 02/19/13

also, I check for the clearance items---if you know your grocery store it can be a good savings - AngAk1 - 7:07pm on 02/19/13

you actually asked for recipes. in T&T you have a bunch of really good noodle salad recipes [LINK] - AngAk1 - 7:11pm on 02/19/13

Thanks, Ang. I have a lot of the strategies and techniques down, but need some - Dawn_MO - 9:22pm on 02/19/13

Pulled pork! - Michael in Sarasota - 8:44pm on 02/19/13

With country or western pork ribs on sale - colleenmomof2 - 9:31pm on 02/19/13

Hi colleen! Haven't seen your smiling name for a while. [NT] - MarilynFL - 7:45pm on 02/20/13

Thanks for the welcome back! NT [NT] - colleenmomof2 - 2:50pm on 02/21/13

Michael, thanks to you...I picked up a pork shoulder tonight. PS. I missed - Traca - 6:24am on 02/20/13

We finally decided on Caribbean. But we will work on convincing ourselves that Caribbean and Flame [IMAGE] - Michael in Sarasota - 11:51am on 02/20/13

Ron's Meatball-less minestrone [LINK] - colleenmomof2 - 9:56pm on 02/19/13
Perhaps a few ideas here: Broke Ass Gourmet [NT] [LINK] - Traca - 2:18am on 02/20/13

This slow cooker Red Beans and Rice dish is a favorite budget stretcher. [LINK] - Traca - 2:24am on 02/20/13

Pasta --make a large batch of marinara, freeze in portion sizes --add - charlie - 5:45pm on 02/20/13
Fritata--use up all those bits and pieces in the fridge--finish under the broiler. [NT] - charlie - 5:47pm on 02/20/13

Great idea- and here is a good T&T Rec for you [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:51pm on 02/20/13

I've got to try this! DW says that her dad did a variation frequently [NT] - charlie - 12:25am on 02/21/13

How about stuffed peppers? Inexpensive and delicious. Here is a REC [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 8:59pm on 02/20/13

So funny, I just got done putting together stuffed peppers a couple - orchid - 9:10pm on 02/20/13

REC Meat and Potato Pie- T&T in this house for sure [NT] - CathyZ from Kauai - 9:01pm on 02/20/13
Will have lots, soon. These do look like great suggestions, though! Sorry about the - DawnNYS - 9:42pm on 02/20/13
Thank you so much everyone!!! I really appreciate your tips - Dawn_MO - 1:06pm on 02/21/13