100 Meals for $5 or Less

by Jennifer Maughan

Overview

Easy recipes and a guide to shopping smarter so that you can make meals for your family on a budget.

 

One famished husband, three hungry children, rising food costs, and a fixed income could lead to disaster, but Jennifer Maughan successfully navigates the world of grocery shopping by pinching those pennies for all they’re worth. She shows how anyone can creatively survive the onslaught of higher grocery bills and still eat tasty, healthy meals.

She tells frazzled food buyers to: Allocate funds to the most important foods. Stop spending money on impulse buys. Make a shopping plan before heading to the store. Find the best places to shop in your area. Be smart about coupons and sales.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423607809
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	05/29/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	179
Sales rank:	605,161
File size:	372 KB

About the Author

Jennifer Maughan is a freelance writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience in the publishing industry. Her areas of specialty include travel, food, celebrations, parenting, and family life. She lives near Salt Lake City.

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Scalloped Potatoes

Add bread crumbs or crushed butter crackers in the last 5 minutes of baking for a crunchy topping.

1/4 cup margarine

3 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

3 cups milk

6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine and whisk in flour, salt and pepper. When smooth, gradually add milk. Bring to a boil and stir constantly 3 minutes, until thickened. Place potato slices in a greased 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Add sauce and stir to coat. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 20 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Serves 4-6

Serve with summer squash or other in-season veggies.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments viii

Introduction ix

Before You Shop 1

Have a Plan 2

Price List 10

At the Store 15

General Shopping Tips 16

Aisle-by-Aisle Shopping Strategies 18

In the Kitchen 29

20 Budget Cooking Tips 30

Don’t Throw That Away 33

The Well-Stocked Budget Pantry and Refrigerator 35

Soups & Salads 37

Vegetarian Dishes 53

Main Dishes 79

Leftovers 133

Notes 151

Index 157