Again, I make my WalMart run and freeze the milk. During this time, staples like meat, eggs, and milk were hard to acquire, and people often had to make a little go a long way. Those same trimmings go into my deer and goat burger to make a great hamburger for Chili, meatloaf, and spaghetti. Cornbread/Johnny Cakes. I buy the dry beans and cook 2 lbs at a time in the slow cooker. Now lets save some money! 49. We make from scratch as much as time allows. Thanks in advance! Such a reminder of my childhood, and my present conditions as well. Rice and potatoes were cheap ways to fill up hungry . Its interesting because we were raised this way, its the norm to cook from scratch. 0 seconds of 1 minute, 11 secondsVolume 0%. 31. One thing I recommend, if it is affordable, is to buy a small freezer. If you brown the butter, it changes the taste of the white sauce. These were featured in cookbooks and magazines of the time and promoted the use of cheap foods, often consisting of filling items like soups, noodles, and beans. 34 Recipes That Got Us Through the Great Depression. I still make a lot of beans because they are high in fiber and protein and depending on how you make them, low in fat. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. I make soup stock out of the icky bits of meat, pan juices, and vegetable cooking water and add some Chinese noodles that only take 2 minutes to cook. Add cheese, apple, hard boiled egg for a more filling salad. Still pricey but so much better. When money is short I make cornmeal with sugar and pour cold milk over it. Onions and peanut butter were both cheap and easy to find, so mothers would hull the middle of an onion before stuffing it with peanut butter and baking it until soft. Serve the finished product over toast. The turkey we roast the day before also to make stuffing using dried out buns and heals. Well minus the bacon and all the extra cheese in my recipe. 5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken. apple cider vinegar. Cheap and healthy meals. H.D. Ida's Depression Goulash - Goulash is one of those foods that you can make a big pot and feed a LOT. My dad loved bologna and fried spam. Also, I do one month worth of grocery shopping at a time. 11. The Great Depression caused many hardships, but the cuisine that came from it proves how resilient people can truly be. I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). Home made soups, pot pies, casseroules, fresh oven breads and pasteries, fermented foods like yogurt and kraut, pickles and relishes, canning. Processing meat is really not that hard to do. This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia (CafeMedia) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and CafeMedia will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. Carrots are the same. 1 1/2 cups flour. 80. For those who think the Spam is too expensive, Check your local Dollar store for Treat It should be right next to the Spam & I cant tell the difference. Then I freeze several containers for later meals. Im the owner and editor of Food Storage Moms. Also, weve found that some Walmart checkers dont really know how the policy works and may say no to price matching some items that should be OK. My mom took this in her school lunch every day and liked it then her classmates started juggling for the option to trade their sandwich for hers each lunch. If you chose to use beans in this recipe, then you can add a can of beans on top of the carrots. Baked bean sandwich. You can add oatmeal to hamburger meat, then cook it. I buy rabbits in summer at auction sometimes low as $2 a piece full grown. Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a pot and adding 2 tablespoons of flour for a roux. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). One week it was a dollar off. God bless you, Linda. Still pricey but so much better. It is labeled a dollar each. Linda, cold,snowy day ,minus 1. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and quickly use a whisk to make a roux. Have you ever seen that fog that rolls down and out when you open the door? Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. If I go to my grocery store before noon they put all the products in a cart that is ready to expire. Check out NYT Cooking for the full recipe. Linda, I laughed when I read your list of things you ate growing up. We also add beans or lentils to taco meat, eat lentil soup (lately with brown rice thrown in to make a complete protein), and rely on popcorn and bananas for snacks also lots of carrots! It is a complete meal and easy cleanup. We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. Top with shredded cheese if desired. Milk, cream, or half and half. Everyone got a bowl of soup. Hoosier Cream Pie. Trust us, this easy chicken casserole recipe is so easy to make - just cook, layer, bake, and you're done! They are todays meals. When the bag is full, veggies soup! We have started trying to go meatless a few days a week. Its easy to freeze. "This recipe goes back to the Great Depression," says impellizzeri kitchen. Granddaughter learned to make them herself before she was 2. 76. broth, to add extra flavor to pasta, rice, or veggies. Great ideas. I didnt read the other post, but planning for leftovers is a huge $ saver. I dont think those meals are great depression meals anymore. Found whole chickens for 88 cents a pound and looked up how too cut them up ourselves. Down in Louisiana, there is a Creole version of the dish. Also trying to get him over his meat-eating mentality. These dishes show just how inventive our ancestors could be! I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. I love the term soup of the day!! We had a large family of 10 people, so each meal had to be extremely cheap, and go a long way. My parents were born in 1920 and grew up very differently daddy was a rich boy with no problems but my mom grew up in the country with a garden and my grand doing handy work for people who needed his skills. Back in the Great Depression, you would often find this pie made with a crushed cracker crust. Our goal at Food Storage Moms is to help one family at a time.. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. You can make a white sauce with water (to save on milk), once you have a white sauce you can add any seasonings to add flavor and then add something like chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. Love it! Getting creative in that area too. Learn to love what you grow. Hi Diana, isnt it wonderful how we remember what our parents did to save money? Twice a year we go to an Amish bulk supply store and buy the basics. We use to skin the animal outside, quarter it up and bring it inside to finish the process, grind, cut up or whatever we need to be done. I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. Heres the deal, most of us are struggling to feed our families. I should also mention that the soup does not have to be piled with veggies etc. 2. 2 cups of boiling milk. Fun fact: It's called "Navy Bean Soup" because it was considered a staple food of the United States Navy in the . Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. I'm really excited about this one because I actually grew up eating this Great Depression meal. Oxtail: Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. Then I have a nice hedge on inflation, plus I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. 9. 43. I add rice and refried beans to taco meat to stretch it further! A small potato or other starch and a generous veggie portion. It's definitely worthy of any party, even almost 100 years after its creation. 22. I make huge batches and freeze the extra. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. 13. I also use the big oven app, it has a search function that allows you to put in an ingredient then it will pull recipes with that item. It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. I still fix this today as a special treat. Dont you just love memories, this one? I was just talking to my cousin about this today. 1 cup sugar. Soups, stews, and chili are cheap, healthy and belly-filling. 10. Ive learned how to cook. 1.5 Great Depression Foods - Prune Pudding. If youre really splurging, fried potatoes and onions. We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. So I would include lots of fresh veggies and salads. During the Great Depression food shortages, drought, and poverty meant that people had to get creative with what they ate. Favorite flavors were cherry, grape, lemonade, and tropical punch. It's a food that stretches for sure. https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/ has many meatless recipes that are healthy and good tasting. When the bag is full, veggies soup! 70. We have a 50 by 50-foot garden and plant what we can and then can it, the beginning costs may be high but you reuse most of it for years. 54. Soup can always make a little meat go a long way. Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. I agree, no waste, just freeze it! We are vegetarians here (my husband strays from that occasionally-LOL) but I found The Gentle Chef website: thegentlechef.com who has many recipes for turning vital wheat gluten into meats that are quite good. It does cost some, but the last one we still got almost 500 pounds of meat and soup bones for about a dollar less a pound than ground beef. Instead of ordering out for pizza I make my own pizza dough (making 2 doughs and freezing the 2nd for later), make my own pizza sauce and taco sauce. The Dime Meal. Serve with a side of cornbread. We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. This year we bought 1/2 a cow which ended up being about $4 a pound but that includes so much that would cost more than that at the store. 71. meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. 53. Check out these 10 Cheap Recipes You Can Make Out of Leftover Produce. (Privacy Policy) *. Or frozen tubes of ground turkey/beef. We hope to get laying chickens this spring, hubby is building a coop fit for queens lol! from Julia's Simply Southern. Here in the south, we have to deal with hurricanes which will result in a loss of electricity which means loss of all refrigerated and freezer foods. Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. I loved this article. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). Dandelion salad - served in high end eateries today. Hi Frank, great comment! 16. 4 or 5 smoked ham hocks. Cut back on animal protein and we have a big garden. Acquiring these are still super frugal! EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. This is the classic whatever-is-in-the-fridge-and-pantry stew. 77. Eggs and milk (hormone free) are less at Aldis! 24. For instance, I have to eat a particular brand of bread for a health problem I have. We also get together & clip coupons, make candles & teach each other different skills, like sewing & tanning hides. Two freezers and over 500 quarts (I stopped counting) we eat a lot of veggies so stir fry is big on the list. These Depression-era recipes are proof that food from the 1930s is worth revisiting. Thanks for the article. Lets share ideas with each other. Popular dishes included chili, macaroni & cheese, soups, and creamed chicken on biscuits. e are eating a ton of chicken and pork, cant afford beef muchI got a 3-4 lb pork loin on sale and got like 10 meals out of it (its just 2 of us) cut into chops and a small roast found an organic whole chicken cheaper than the regular, several. As one of the oddest combinations on this list, baked onions and peanut butter were a filling meal for many during the Great Depression. Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. Add a ton of salt . Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. 5. We make it once a month in a huge stock pot. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. 37. This pie is a Hoosier tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Meatballs (ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, ground up veggies, leftover cheerios or other low sugar cereal I use 1 part meat, 1 part bread type stuff, 1 part vegetables. Waste nothing. They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. I serve them like my mom did, with fried potatoes and cornbread. I buy 1/2 cow and a 1/2 pig from a local farmer the freezer was worth the investment yes its expensive up front but does the math its cheaper the long run and its local fresh and so much cheaper than the store in the long run. Nutrition over taste was the golden rule when food got scarce during the Depression, and money was hard to come by. Then I have a nice hedge on inflation, plus. Victor Moruzzi. I am afraid that for most people this will be hard to adjust to. We were wondering who took the photo and any other information you could provide on the actual photo. In this video, 91-year-old Clara who lived through the Depressionwalks viewers through the process of making the Poor Man's Meal: Peel and cube a potato, then fry it in a pan with oil and . 50. I cook some chicken. Shutterstock. Serve hot over bread, biscuits, or toast. Hamburger soup a package of frozen mixed veggies, some elbow noodles, about 1/2 pound of cooked ground hamburger. We are our own meat processors. Hi Linda, I totally agree. We are all trying to feed our families on a shoestring. Find people that have Sunday newspapers that dont use their coupons. 55. Tastes ever so good as leftovers too. We have a 50 by 50-foot garden and plant what we can and then can it, the beginning costs may be high but you reuse most of it for years. We also CAN our own garden that we grow! Add some garlic and parmesan cheese and you have a delicious alfredo sauce. Split pea soup and lentil soups are all super cheap. Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. Sorry, it took me so long to post but Ive been getting in at near midnight all week long. Little greens, a slice of cucumber, few chopped onions, a small grape tomato, and a few carrot curls. My family hasnt noticed. When we make tacos we add a few eggs to the ground meat and you honestly cant tell the difference, then just cook them into the already cooked ground meat and season to taste, it changes the texture a tiny bit but after you add rice and beans to your tacos/burritos, you cant tell anymore at all, this really stretches a meal!. Ive even made sausage by mixing ground rabbit and pork trimmings which I get from a local butcher for little to nothing price. But I think what helps the most is buying in bulk and avoiding the grocery store as much as possible. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to have something sweet. red wine vinegar. To stop eating out, we take cheese and crackers or sandwich makings. We raise all we can. The Dime Meal Eating Cheap in the Great Depression. During the Depression, cheap, nutritious and filling food was prioritized often at the expense of taste. Popcorn replaces chips. My Facebook question: Please share any ideas about what you are eating or serving your family to save money. This has to be one of the best articles ever written. Slowly sprinkle in cornmeal, constantly stirring so it does not get lumpy. toes. I was just reading one for oatmeal patties. Thank you for your kind remarks. Linda, Wow! Navy Bean Soup. Hope this helps! Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. This is the question I posted on Facebook to my readers:I need some help here if you are willing to share some ideas. My sister does something a bit unique. Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. I love it! 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. It is cheaper by the pound. You'll even find bread, cakes, pies, and custards that are delightful additions to frugal cooking. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). Its quite a bit cheaper. Several on here we still like today. 8. We really enjoyed this when my mom fixed this dish too, not really sure of the recipe but it was prepared in the frying pan and had garlic. Chicken leg quarters are a good way to have meat at a reasonable price. Hi Pam, its interesting because Mark and I eat so many of these meals today. So, I still eat a lot like I did growing up, but less now because I cant raise anything, and cant afford much. Cooked all together. I make chicken soup, tacos, and rice with it. Make EVERY meal count. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on everything. The best ones went for dehydrating and the rest for apple sauce. That saves a lot, and it never hurts to ask! (Half beans to the amount of meat, can always add more beans). It only takes a couple to go a long way. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. You almost need to take out a loan to buy meat for a family of 5 anymore. Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. A side salad and some saltines. and come up with a coupon for an item or % discount. I think anytime you go meatless you are going to save money and benefit your health! I consent to Food Storage Moms collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. Great comment! We bought a commercial quality food sealer and use it daily to seal up leftovers, both for freezing and just for in the fridge, to cut down on waste (and its REALLY worked well). They usually added whatever they had on hand: olive oil, hard-boiled eggs, cooked white beans, bacon bits, bacon grease, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Lard sandwiches - nope though roasted marrow on toast is good. Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly. and Walmart accepts it. You can control the salt and other ingredients when you make your own. Great comment! Grow everything you possibly can each and every season. 68. Made stew over rice. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. Im grateful that we have an Aldi USAin our area. Made from fried potatoes, onions, and hot dogs, this mixture was then topped off with canned corn, canned peas, and stewed tomatoes. Bag of beans, rice, onions, tomatoes, sausage. And as mentioned by many, learning to use everything up along with proper storage and preserving methods helps. Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. Great comment, Linda. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/4 tsps. Get clearance on pumpkins or neighbors pumpkins and make bread from them then freeze it. I never pay full price, I dont care if I stand there for 10 minutes with the line piling up, I am determined to find a coupon that works. We always had our own large garden plus another garden down the block. Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. These days, I do not make a purchase where I do not stand at the register with my smartphone and come up with a coupon for an item or % discount. Back then they could get it free or for .10. Hoover Stew Recipe; 8. Its interesting because once we get older we are not making as much money so we do indeed need to know how to cook on a strict budget. My mom made it a lot, so I know it's going to be delicious. I shop early and get a lot of 50% or 30% off items. 65. Prices are half and more off. Oxtail:Its the bone of the tail and very tender meat. I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. 63. Hi Geni, oh my gosh, I love your comment! Frankly, I never was able to eat those- the spam and bologna and homemade bread sure but the rest have never appealed to me. We buy ground turkey at our local Aldi when we are out of meat. 6. 6. . 32. I have bought a half gallon of OJ there for 50 cents and a FLAT of strawberries with nothing wrong with them for 2$ (0.25 a quart). Prices are half and more off. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. But through the years, accurate amounts were noted. This cake is simple and delicious. I know a chest freezer is harder to organize and dig through, but if youre really trying to save money, the stand-up freezer is a major money waster. 7. (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. 33. Lasts a long time and feeds many. OH, Linda, this is the best comment! We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. Wash the rice and sprinkle it on top. Last night I made a lemon pound cake to have on hand from ingredients I had in the house. An amazing meal for about $5 with plenty of leftovers for the next day. I have bought a half gallon of OJ there for 50 cents and a FLAT of strawberries with nothing wrong with them for 2$ (0.25 a quart). 46. 73. You can add meat, or not. Now, cover everything with a layer of sliced potatoes. They are so darn cute at that age! 3) Cornmeal Mush with Milk. ), then went and did the shopping. I love to cook and can make something out of nothing and its almost always pretty damn good. People made comments that they are eating many of those meals today. Our local fruit and vegetable store has bagged produce for $1. 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