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Serious question, what's your best cheap meal that actually feels like a treat?
I started making a big pot of red lentil dal with just onions, garlic, and spices from the dollar store, and it costs about $5 total for enough to feed my family of four for two nights.
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troy_king726mo ago
Oh man, homemade french fries! Cut a couple potatoes, toss them in a little oil and salt, bake them until they're super crispy. Feels like a total cheat day but it's just a potato.
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cora8136mo ago
Super crispy" is the goal, but I've found soaking the cut potatoes in cold water for like 30 minutes first makes a huge difference. Gets more starch out so they actually crisp up in the oven.
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matthew8976mo ago
Air fryer changed the game for me, gets them crazy crispy without needing to soak.
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karen_hill35mo ago
That red lentil dal is such a solid idea. I did something similar last week with a bag of dried chickpeas, made a huge batch of hummus for under three dollars. It feels so good to make a meal that's both filling and feels a little special, like you're beating the system.
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