25 Foods You Can Make For Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner That Won't Absolutely Break Your Bank

“You can hide a lot in a bolognese. I make one big pot at a time and freeze most of it. It can be very cost-effective to do it this way. The last batch I made had ground beef, canned/crushed tomato, and onion, but I also blended all the frozen broccoli and carrots I had into a paste and incorporated it into the sauce.”

"I keep single servings of this in the freezer because when it's the comfort food I need RIGHT NOW, the last thing I want to do is wait for beans to soak. 😂"

"In summer, when it's too hot to cook, I often have tuna or egg salad sandos for dinner. I'll add a sliced cucumber and/or a handful of cherry tomatoes. My friends think I'm too frugal, but I love it."

"I put a splash of sesame oil on it, and a bit of sliced green peppers. It feels like I'm dressing it up in a tux!"

"I add peanut butter, fresh garlic, ginger, coconut powder, and sriracha. Also, some paprika, turmeric, and other things. Then I microwave it until there are bubbles of oil. At the end, I add some jalapenos and the vinegar from the jar. Quick, simple comfort food."

"Lately I’ve been making an omelette with cottage cheese, broccoli, and spinach with a little garlic powder in the middle, and it is SO GOOD."

"Eggs with potatoes are a cheap and deadly delicious combination."

"If I'm making a one-pot meal out of mac and cheese, I usually throw in a bunch of frozen mixed veggies to boil with the pasta."

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