My "frugal" dinner this week. Responding to Coral's "write-off."

@TheHorse (238330)
Walnut Creek, California
April 17, 2020 9:40pm CST
OK, so there is no write-off, but in these odd times, it behooves us to have inexpensive meals that we can throw together. Here is what I had for dinner the other night, and what I may have again tonight. Made some beef Top Ramen. Added asparagus and inexpensive steak. Added raw white onions. It was delicious and filled me up. Total cost? Maybe $1.50. What are some of your favorite frugal meals at this time?
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
18 Apr 20
I think eating boiled post with bread can be very inexpensive
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49766)
• India
18 Apr 20
@Butterfingers and have warm water or green tea afterwards for digestion!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
What is "post"?
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
18 Apr 20
@TheHorse sorry it was typo. I mean potatoes
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69190)
• Centralia, Washington
18 Apr 20
Last week my hubby boiled up a bunch of rice. So most of our suppers featured rice. Rice and canned kidney beans, for instance.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
Did it do the job?
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49766)
• India
18 Apr 20
@sallypup I had canned beans a few times during my stays in US and UK long time back. But that was long ago!
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (69190)
• Centralia, Washington
18 Apr 20
@TheHorse Sure did. We also finished off stuff like hubby's Easter shortbread and strawberry yogurt.
Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
18 Apr 20
I love Ramen noodles but I rarely use all of the seasoning as it's too strong for me.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
20 Apr 20
@TheHorse yes, it is and I have high blood pressure and don't need all the salt.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Apr 20
I bet it's mostly salt.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Apr 20
Air.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
I'd still be hungry.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
18 Apr 20
That is good.. enjoy your meal
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
Thank you. I did. And I shall.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
20 Apr 20
@TheHorse good to know
Simone
@Janet357 (75638)
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18 Apr 20
Oh i think it is good when we have frugal cooking challenge here on mylot
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49766)
• India
18 Apr 20
@TheHorse you forgot about Vitamins and Fats!!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
I am making this right now. It smells wonderful. I think I will sleep well tonight.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
@TheSojourner I just want to have a balance between ruffage, veggies, carbs, and protein.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49766)
• India
18 Apr 20
Beef is prohibited for us. Yet, I believe that the $1.50 is quite good. For me, the frugal bit would be two bread pieces thoroughly done on a pan(Tawa), with butter and tea. And that would be roughly of the same cost in a good restaurant. But may be 0.75 USD in a subsidized office canteen.
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Ptrikha_2
@ptrikha_2 (49766)
• India
18 Apr 20
@TheHorse yes. Not very healthy, but not very unhealthy. And a reminder of the British Raj times!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
Sounds simple and straightforward.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502605)
• Italy
18 Apr 20
This looks good, my favorite frugal meals? A simple asparagus risotto, no meat, or eggs and asparagus with a bit of melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502605)
• Italy
19 Apr 20
@TheHorse It is very good, I bought fresh asparagus two days ago.
The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
That sounds good!
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
18 Apr 20
hot dogs and beans come to mind.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
I have that here.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
18 Apr 20
We aren't eating frugally necessarily...just the usual. I eat a lot of soup with Ramen noodles added to them. Yours sounds good; but no raw onions for me please!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Apr 20
"Hold the onions!"
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
19 Apr 20
@TheHorse Thank you!
Diana
@dya80dya (36805)
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18 Apr 20
I like pasta or noodles.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Apr 20
Overall, I think I eat more rice than pasta and noodles.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
18 Apr 20
I had mung beans soup with dried fish. The dish is about 6 servings and it cost me half a dollar if I include the fuel in my computation.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Apr 20
Sounds cost-effective!
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Apr 20
Sounds good to me. I eat soup a lot and cereal.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Apr 20
I used to eat a lot of cereal when I taught an 8 AM college class every day. I've gotten away from it.
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mikko soller
@kokoks (466)
• Philippines
18 Apr 20
instant noodles is my go-to food when I want something warm and easy to cook. Very frugal indeed
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Apr 20
Yeppers, it's still only about $0000.3500/packet.
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