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Denise1952

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If you had 15 dollars, and 10 days to eat on that amount, what would you buy? Beans is on my list, but I need more ideas;) I am literally going with the 15 dollar limit on this;) Denise
 

Denise, when I was younger and had a house full, I would cook a pot of beans with opinions, and a pot of brown rice. At least I saw it as the closest I could get to protein, vegetable, and a starch, for least amount of money. Or there are Ramen noodles with onions and tuna. It might not be the healthiest, but it works better than nothing.
 

Kaya said:
Two whole chickens, a bag of rice, a bag of beans, onions.

Chicken can be stretched very far.
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Ok Kaya, sounds good, and I know you are right. I can't do the rice right now, but maybe some more lentils instead;) hugs, Denise
 
Kaya said:
Couple of pkgs of chicken seasoning, corn tortillas, some eggs. Out of that, you can make a meal stretch a whole week or more.
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Got a lot of chicken boullion, will that suffice? I can get eggs, large, for a buck;) You're a doll, good idears;)

Ina said:
Denise, when I was younger and had a house full, I would cook a pot of beans with opinions, and a pot of brown rice. At least I saw it as the closest I could get to protein, vegetable, and a starch, for least amount of money. Or there are Ramen noodles with onions and tuna. It might not be the healthiest, but it works better than nothing.
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Do you use red opinions or white opinions Ina, LOL, love and hugs, Denise;) Tuna is a goodie, but doesn't go very far dern it.

Yes, and I have a super, bulk department at our local Thunderbird market!! Hey, this is getting fun, and next month, I can do better with my shopping and not have it so tight at the end of month, LOL!!
 
So I have lentil for today's dinner Selena, what can I do with these ingredients? It's all I have, how would you fix it, or anybody can chime in..

4 pieces chic tenders
chic boulion
garlic cloves
ginger (fresh, I'll grate it)
pepper
lentils (duh)
carrots?
celery?
red onions?

I may have some other things in fridge, not sure;) little bit of zuccini I think. Won't do potatos but I have sweet potatoes ick, but I know they are good for me:lofl:
 
Kaya said:
Chicken can be stretched very far.
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Ok, off to the market!! See you all when I return, and tell you of my "food-treasures" I come home with;) Denise;)
 
Remember, beans and brown rice make a complete protein with all the amino acids. I would have to add a few bananas to the list. The chicken is a good idea.
 
nwlady said:
So I have lentil for today's dinner Selena, what can I do with these ingredients? It's all I have, how would you fix it, or anybody can chime in..

4 pieces chic tenders
chic boulion
garlic cloves
ginger (fresh, I'll grate it)
pepper
lentils (duh)
carrots?
celery?
red onions?

I may have some other things in fridge, not sure;) little bit of zuccini I think. Won't do potatos but I have sweet potatoes ick, but I know they are good for me:lofl:
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Sounds like a good idea for a crock pot stew! Stretch the chicken and maybe add noodles for another day. Leftovers can be a lasagna or enchiladas.
 
Ok all, I am cooking a lentil soup w/chicken, garlic, ginger, carrots, celery, red onion, chic. boulion, I think that's it. I am glad to say it doesn't stink, someone said lentils stink while they cook but probably the chicken helped;) I stir-fried my chic and vegies in olive oil, then tossed them in with the lentils. Anyone want to come to dinner? It's ok if you want to pass;) LOL!! Thanks all for your helps!! Denise
 
I buy an inexpensive can/jar of tomato sauce (or tomato paste & make a sauce from scratch).
Rice,
Beans,
Pasta,
Whole grain bread,
eggs,
Chicken or canned corned beef,
Some fresh fruit on sale that week

Tomato sauce holds well under refrigeration and one jar could be used for a variety of meals such as spaghetti & Spanish beans & rice.
 
I stock up on ground turkey. So many things to do with it. And its pretty inexpensive.
Meatloaf, burger patties without the bread and just drippings gravy over it, tacos (which we are having tonight), enchiladas, mac and cheese, etc.
 

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