Sam G
As a new pledge, I've begun to cook for the bros 1 day a week. I was wondering if anyone knew any really excellent recipes for 15-20 people with a 50 dollar budget per dinner. I was thinking of making penne alla vodka with scallops but anything along those lines would be kick ass!
Answer
I agree with Hpunch on the fajita night.
Just need to think of some semi healthy things for you young men to gorge on that is within budget.
Chili and corn bread or tortillas
Bean burritos
Tacos and tostadas
Enchiladas and guacamole with chips
Ziti bake with garlic toast
Pizza!!!!!!
Chili dogs with all the fixin's
Beer brats
Dagwood sandwiches (just have a platter out and let them make their own)
Anything on the grill
Meatball subs
Italian cheese and ham 'pie'
Stir fry (meat and veg) over rice or pasta
Chef salad with homemade croutons
Baked Mac and cheese with Kielbasa
Grilled burgers with all the fixin's
Pork or beef roast with potatoes, squash, onion, carrots
Scalloped potatoes with ham steaks
Sloppy Joes with a raw veg and dip tray
Saute any fresh green veg in olive oil and minced garlic
allrecipes.com has a lot for you to choose from. I know how you young men like to eat. I have a 21 year old son, myself. He's tall and lean, but he can stash that food away in a heartbeat.
Good luck and happy cooking!!!
I agree with Hpunch on the fajita night.
Just need to think of some semi healthy things for you young men to gorge on that is within budget.
Chili and corn bread or tortillas
Bean burritos
Tacos and tostadas
Enchiladas and guacamole with chips
Ziti bake with garlic toast
Pizza!!!!!!
Chili dogs with all the fixin's
Beer brats
Dagwood sandwiches (just have a platter out and let them make their own)
Anything on the grill
Meatball subs
Italian cheese and ham 'pie'
Stir fry (meat and veg) over rice or pasta
Chef salad with homemade croutons
Baked Mac and cheese with Kielbasa
Grilled burgers with all the fixin's
Pork or beef roast with potatoes, squash, onion, carrots
Scalloped potatoes with ham steaks
Sloppy Joes with a raw veg and dip tray
Saute any fresh green veg in olive oil and minced garlic
allrecipes.com has a lot for you to choose from. I know how you young men like to eat. I have a 21 year old son, myself. He's tall and lean, but he can stash that food away in a heartbeat.
Good luck and happy cooking!!!
Healthy groceries on a budget?
ebe b
I have $20 to spend on food a week. Anyone have any suggestions on healthy foods to make and buy. Here's some that I do have:
ramen noodles, canned soups, pb&j, sandwiches. Anyone else have ideas on what I can eat that would be cheap and healthy?
Answer
Oh man - I feel your pain! Once I had only $7 for an entire week of groceries - and I made it! :-)
Things you might consider:
- Buy out of the bulk bins as much as possible. The price can be a lot less and you can buy only what you need that way.
- RICE can save your budget! I have always found rice to be cheaper when purchased in bulk as a Mexican grocery store. Some ideas is to add rice to the canned soup you have on hand. It will add a ton of flavor and make an interesting alternative meal. Very filling, too.
- Consider shopping at a discount grocery store that you may not have thought of before. I always used to shop the big grocery stores like Safeway and Kroger because they have a great selection. But in comparing them to places like Food4Less and independent grocery stores - i could not believe how over priced those chain stores are!
- For protein, try looking for a pack of cheap hot dogs on sale. Dice them into the soup or casseroles made with rice. One pack will last the whole week.
- While dry beans in bulk are the cheapest, canned beans can also be relatively cheap and a fast way to make beans and rice for dinner. Consider buying a few spices in bulk to flavor the beans and rice.
- Find a loaf of cheap bread, most of the stores have a house-brand that is quite cheap. That one loaf can last the week - for toast and sandwiches or for the hot dogs.
- Do you have any soy sauce on hand? If so - use left over rice to make fried rice out of. An egg is a nice addition to fried rice, or use some diced hot dog.
- The most expensive part will probably be produce. I find great deals at the Asian grocery store for fresh produce. Buy stuff you are familiar with - now is not the time to experiment. Buy some bulk carrots, celery and whatever else is on sale. Pick up a few cheap potatoes - they are filling. I would not go for salad this week - as those ingredients are often expensive per pound and very perishable and they don't' fill you up much.
- Do yo have flour, baking powder, egg and milk on hand? Great! You have pancakes then! Pancakes are incredibly cheap when made from scratch.
Some other things to consider: don't buy anything to drink! Drink water only and use any milk you have for recipes on items such as pancakes or biscuits. And don't buy bottled water!!!! Tap water is the cheap way to go for a lean week. Carry a water bottle with you when out of the house. Even empty - there is always a place to fill it up at.
Stay away from anything that is already cooked and ready to eat - like the deli counter. None of it is as healthy as what you can make and it is all overpriced compared to making it yourself.
To be honest, this can be fun - it can be a challenge. The suggestions I made are really only for someone doing this short term. If this is your long term grocery budget - you might consider looking up where to get food boxes from charities in your area. Once you find a place that gives out food boxes - ask them where else you can go, they often have a list of all the area food resources that you might qualify for.
Best of luck!
Oh man - I feel your pain! Once I had only $7 for an entire week of groceries - and I made it! :-)
Things you might consider:
- Buy out of the bulk bins as much as possible. The price can be a lot less and you can buy only what you need that way.
- RICE can save your budget! I have always found rice to be cheaper when purchased in bulk as a Mexican grocery store. Some ideas is to add rice to the canned soup you have on hand. It will add a ton of flavor and make an interesting alternative meal. Very filling, too.
- Consider shopping at a discount grocery store that you may not have thought of before. I always used to shop the big grocery stores like Safeway and Kroger because they have a great selection. But in comparing them to places like Food4Less and independent grocery stores - i could not believe how over priced those chain stores are!
- For protein, try looking for a pack of cheap hot dogs on sale. Dice them into the soup or casseroles made with rice. One pack will last the whole week.
- While dry beans in bulk are the cheapest, canned beans can also be relatively cheap and a fast way to make beans and rice for dinner. Consider buying a few spices in bulk to flavor the beans and rice.
- Find a loaf of cheap bread, most of the stores have a house-brand that is quite cheap. That one loaf can last the week - for toast and sandwiches or for the hot dogs.
- Do you have any soy sauce on hand? If so - use left over rice to make fried rice out of. An egg is a nice addition to fried rice, or use some diced hot dog.
- The most expensive part will probably be produce. I find great deals at the Asian grocery store for fresh produce. Buy stuff you are familiar with - now is not the time to experiment. Buy some bulk carrots, celery and whatever else is on sale. Pick up a few cheap potatoes - they are filling. I would not go for salad this week - as those ingredients are often expensive per pound and very perishable and they don't' fill you up much.
- Do yo have flour, baking powder, egg and milk on hand? Great! You have pancakes then! Pancakes are incredibly cheap when made from scratch.
Some other things to consider: don't buy anything to drink! Drink water only and use any milk you have for recipes on items such as pancakes or biscuits. And don't buy bottled water!!!! Tap water is the cheap way to go for a lean week. Carry a water bottle with you when out of the house. Even empty - there is always a place to fill it up at.
Stay away from anything that is already cooked and ready to eat - like the deli counter. None of it is as healthy as what you can make and it is all overpriced compared to making it yourself.
To be honest, this can be fun - it can be a challenge. The suggestions I made are really only for someone doing this short term. If this is your long term grocery budget - you might consider looking up where to get food boxes from charities in your area. Once you find a place that gives out food boxes - ask them where else you can go, they often have a list of all the area food resources that you might qualify for.
Best of luck!
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