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Hi Rach, Low Cost is a relative term depending on what you have on hand always. If you have a good selection of spices for instance, you wouldn't need to purchase these regularly, but could do a lot with them. I always use what ever is in season veggie wise and fruit wise to keep costs down. I also meal plan so that I only need to go to the store about twice in a two week period. It helps me by using what I have such as a head of lettuce, or a bag of marshmallows, before they go bad. Also if I buy something "special" like a bag of green onions, I try to plan several salads or dishes that use that ingredient. This saves not only money wasted food, but on gas, and also money on "impulse" purchases. Here are a few recipes that can be made for a relatively inexpensive price. All are reposts
MAIN DISHES:

Beef Burgundy and Mushrooms

Beef Tips and Rice
(This makes a lot)

Chicken and Beans
(This makes a huge amount)

Chicken and Spinach

Chicken Casserole

Chopstick Tuna Casserole

Chicken Chunks
(This makes a ton! I keep these on hand)

Chicken Stew (crock pot)

Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Greg's Famous Grilled Fish with Shrimp

Hawaiian Chicken (Cornish Hens) and Stuffing

Lasagna

Macaroni and Cheese
(This is enough for two family sized casseroles. I usually freeze one.)
SALADS:

Corn Salad (2 ways)

Cucumber Onion and Tomato Salad

Wild Rice Salad
SIDE DISHES:

Ginger Sauteed Vegetables

Herbed Rice

Italian Cut Green Beans

Zapped Corn
BREADS:

Beer Bread

Broccoli Bread
(Makes a large pan and freezes well)

Corn Bread
DESSERTS:

Banana Pudding

Cookie Pizza

Easy Apple Dumplings

Fruit Pizza with Lemon Sauce

Junkyard Salad
(This makes so much, I freeze half in a 9x13 in pan. Cut into squares and slip into zip loc bags for a quick tasty dessert!)

Fruit Salsa with Ginger Chips

Fruity French Toast Tortillas
(Good as breakfast or dessert)

Fudge Pie



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