Penny Pinching Tips On A Budget

Penny Pinching Tips

chefcarolyn 17 years ago

I've found that when making dishes, I can "beef" them up by substituting beans/lentils for some of the meat. For example, I make chicken enchiladas and have cut back on some of the chicken by adding 2 cans of black beans (rinsed and drained). I made an Indian dish last night and added 1 C of lentils. It is a way to make a dish less expensive and yet more healthy.

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jaie 16 years ago said:

I agree! I posted a recipe for mushroom burgers, which actually use both meat and mushrooms. Not only does it taste good, but it makes a pound of meat go a long way!

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mamala1969 11 years ago said:

i ve found that using meat less soy protein (reconstitutes into just like meat )works just as well and pound for pound is 90 % less expensive than any meat on the market .a couple lessons via web to learn how to make it tasty and hardly anyone can tell the difference.i bought a pound of the beef and the chicken and im still using it after 3 months (it is dried ,keep it in a covered container !

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lovebreezy 11 years ago said:

I'll admit it, I was one of those kids that actually liked when they added oatmeal to burgers and meatloaf when I was in Junior High School. Made the meat go further yes, but I loved the flavor.

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