Okay, so I’m probably not going to blow your mind with my suggestions here,
but will the school year upon us, I thought I’d share my favorite recipes for large family cooking on a budget.
As an extra bonus, most are easy and quick to cook so you spend less time in the kitchen:
My Favorite Budget Recipes:
Potato Leek Soup
Clam Chowder
(sometimes *gasp* without the clams…..shhhhhh!)
Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
(This is awesome the day after you have a ham dinner)
Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken
Baked Ziti with Sausage & Motzerrella
Also when you really want to stretch the budget, here are three quick tips:
Soup Tip:
Serve Bread to fill those bellies.
Meat Tip:
Serve Rice/Noodles to cover the plate then add in the meat in controlled portions
Veggie Tip:
Potatos are pretty cheap, last long in the pantry and really filling.
Steak Tip:
Cook it late at night after all the kids are tucked in bed.
Okay, so what are your favorite budget / homeschool friendly recipes?
Ha! Love the steak tip! ;) Thanks for the great recipes. I’m in the process of creating an alternating two week menu, and these will help change things up a bit.
I also do a two week meal plan,makes it so much easier to budget for groceries.
OK, Some of our low cost favorites are (usually less than a $1 per serving):
Phaid Thai
Fried Rice
Mediterranean Lentil Stew with Flatbread
Louisiana Beans and Rice
Egg or Salmon Salad Sandwiches (I understand there is mercury issues with too much canned tuna)
I have more in my Beginning Cooking Home Ec Curriculum and I am working on more eBooks with inexpensive, healthy, and simple to make meals.
Oooh thanks! I have a “large” family since my husband and I have 4 kids.
Tuna or salmon pattis are budget friendly meals,serve over rice with frozen veggies for a full meal.