Recipes that do not cost much to make and are simple?

I am trying to stretch the groceries this month, does anyone have any recipies that do not contain alot of expensive ingrediants? I will even take odd ball things that maybe you just make. I am not looking for ghetto gourmet here, just simple things to get by with other then the everyday basics. Thanks!Recipes that do not cost much to make and are simple?
I actually tend to spend about 150 bucks every two week for my husband, myself our 4 year old and a 7 month old. I do buy the basics like chicken, steak, pork and hamburger. I actually found if your not too picky u can get chicken with bones cheaper, simmering steak cheaper and pork %26amp; hamburger are always cheaper. Flyer check though they always put up flyers to get you in the store cause they think you will buy more then what is on the flyer. Do not do this. Write a list go into the store purchase only what you have on the list. Do not isle wander it will get you in big trouble. Always stick to in season fruits. Recipes I would have to say whatever you really feel like. Buy things like canned tomatoes, mushrooms, things like that and just mix it up. Sometimes you can create wonderful things. Be brave but not daring. Always have spices though. For more recipies go to www.cheapcooking.com. Hope I helped.Recipes that do not cost much to make and are simple?
Buttered rice - top with cheese if you want





Melt 2 TBS butter in a saucepan. Saute two cloves chopped garlic. Add 1 cup white rice and saute for a few minutes. Add 1 tsp. salt and 2 cups water (can use broth instead if desired). Bring to a boil. Cover, turn down to a simmer, and simmer 15 - 20 minutes. The water should be all absorbed. Toss rice with 1 TBS more butter and serve. Enjoy


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';Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese'; - 4 to 6 servings





2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni


3 tbsp. butter or margarine


2 tbsp. finely chopped onion


2 tbsp. all-purpose flour


1 tsp. salt


1/4 tsp. pepper


2 cups milk


3 cups shredded American cheese


1 tbsp. buttered bread crumbs





Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain.


In large saucepan, melt butter; add onion and cook until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Combine macaroni and cheese mixture; mix well. Pour into buttered 2-quart baking dish; top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350* - 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.








';Creamy Ham 'n' Macaroni'; - 6 servings





2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni


1/4 cup butter; cubed


1/4 cup all-purpose flour


2 cups milk


4 tsp. chicken bouillon granules


1/4 tsp. pepper


2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; divided


1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham


1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese





Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.


In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar, ham, Parmesan and macaroni.


Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly; let stand for 5 minutes before serving
quick chicken %26amp; dressing





chicken breasts or canned chicken breasts (whatever you prefer)


chicken flavored stuffing mix


chicken broth


onion





boil chicken and shred


saute some diced onion in butter


make stuffing mix according to package directions substituting broth for the water


mix in the onion and chicken


pour into a buttered casserole dish


put pats of butter on top


bake in oven til golden on top





*this is really easy and tastes great


*serve with your two favorite veggies


(i usually make creamed corn and carrots with brown sugar and butter)
you can go into the soup isles and on most creamed soups they have awesome recipes, chicken is so universal u can make anything w/ chicken, sandwhich, pasta, spaghetti,many soups even alot of things over rice ,stir fry..etc check creamed soups cool recipes are printed on pasta boxes too
Breakfast


Slice a Banana in half


Spread a good amount of peanut butter ontop


Spoon Boston Cream Pie Yoplait yogurt on top





Lunch


hummus


bagels, cut in half


slices deli cooked turkey


cucumber, peeled and sliced


plum tomatoes, sliced


spinach leaves





Spread hummus over all of the bagel slices. Layer remaining ingredients to form a sandwich on top of four of the bagel halves and cover with remaining bagel halves to form sandwiches.
Beans and rice, fried rice, polenta, and pasta are three things that got me through my broke-@ss college kid days. I always bought rice, polenta, lentils, beans, and pasta in bulk at the health food store; it's much cheaper than buying prepackaged goods.
How about a pasta bake?? Use short pasta, like penne or rigatoni. Boil however much you need and put into a baking dish. Fry up some onion, bacon pieces %26amp; garlic (or use pancetta instead of bacon - really tasty and only slightly more expensive). Add bacon mix to pasta and pour a jar of pasta sauce and mix everything together. Grate cheese over the top and bake in moderate oven until cheese has melted, and is hot. It is very filling and costs very little.
Being a fringe vegetarian helps the budget. Think vegetables, sauces and breads and you'll be amazed at how much every dollar stretches. :)





Also check out the site below - lots of personalised recipes.
Shepperd's pie, stew, pasta bake potatoe bake .
Hi, try allrecipes.com I've found some great recipes there :) good luck!
Spaghetti casserole





8 oz cream cheese


8 oz sour cream


1 lb. lean hamburger


1 bottle (26oz) spaghetti sauce


8 oz mozzarella cheese


spaghetti noodles





In a separate bowl, bring cream cheese and sour cream to room temp and mix until smooth and combined.





In a skillet, brown hamburger; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. Cook and drain noodles according to package directions.





In a greased 9-1/2 x 11-inch pan, spread the cream mixture. Next layer half of the noodles, hamburger sauce, and cheese. Repeat layers. Cover with foil and bake at 350-degrees F. for 1 hour.





To Freeze: (Line entire pan with greased foil prior to layering ingredients. After casserole is frozen, remove hardened casserole in foil, wrap and label). Prior ot baking or after baking, cover casserole tightly with aluminum foil; label and date. Write cooking instructions on foil. To use, thaw in refrigerator overnight and then bake as directed if not yet baked or simply reheat in
Taco Soup- stretches to left overs for lunch's and doesn't cost alot and kids like it also. I make it about every 2 weeks. You can cut these ingredients in half if your family isn't as large as mine.





2 pounds ground beef


2 cups diced onions


2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans


1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans


1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained


1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes


1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes


1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chiles


2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles


1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional


1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional


1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix


1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix


Corn chips, for serving


Sour cream, for garnish


Grated cheese, for garnish


Chopped green onions, for garnish


Pickled jalapenos, for garnish





Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jalapenos.
I am a college student who plans on opening a restaurant when I graduate. These recipes are very simple and can stretch. This can make a complete meal or just a one dish meal. Boil a pound of pasta, any type you want, I prefer angel hair. When it's done, strain and rinse in hot water. In a sauce pan pour a generous amount of olive oil that will coat the pasta nicely (4 or 5 tablespoons) and minced garlic. When the garlic is cooked and the olive oil smells sweet, pour the pasta in a large dish and pour the oil/garlic over the pasta and toss. If you want to add things to this try pepper, parmesano reggiano cheese, parsley, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, arugula, or any other vegetables.. If you want a complete meal add grilled or baked chicken of any kind, or a salad, or a vegetable. It's a simple dish that can be very cheap to make. I also like to make paninis. This is as cheap as making a sandwich, just taking it to another level. Hope this helps and sorry if it didn't.
Old italian recipe from my mamma


Pasta Fagioli


500g kidney beans


500g borlotti beans


two sticks clery


one large brown onion


350g bacon


two cloves garlic


chicken stock


little pastas - try risoni


1/8th cabbage


2 tomatoes


parsley





fry onion, bacon, garlic and celery all finely diced, onced browned and soft, add two litres water plus stock powder, bring to boil and throw in half of each beans, cabbage and two tomatoes. boil until soft, add remaining beans and as much pastini as you want. more pastina makes soup go further as it is thicker and more filling. Once pastina is cooked take off heat and add a handful of fresh finely chopped parsley and serve. Lasts for ages in fridge and is very filling and nutritious.





Bon apetitio