[Freedom4US]

It’s just amazing what anyone can do if they learn how to cook. The article suggests those who can’t cook are expected to die, or?? Some of the best meals are not all that pricey anyway - beef stew is everybodys favorite. You get yerself some soda crackers, and a tall glass of ice cold milk, and there is nothing finer (Well, for $2 whaddaya expect?)

[HitmanLV]

Cooking for yourself is not only cheaper (by far in many cases) but you get to really control what goes into your meal. Cooking is my personal favorite and most valued skill.

[honeybadger]

Toss a handful of ordinary oatmeal and a cup of water in a microwave dish, and nuke for three minutes. How hard was that?

Add dill and sprinkling of parmesan, and you've got yourself a wonderful dinner. 30 servings for around three bucks... you can't beat it. Google "savory oatmeal" for more add-in ideas. Delicious and good for you...yay oatmeal!

[latina4dubya]

Some of the best meals are not all that pricey anyway - beef stew is everybodys favorite. You get yerself some soda crackers, and a tall glass of ice cold milk, and there is nothing finer (Well, for $2 whaddaya expect?)

cheap, yes--but how healthy? someone else said to use egg noodles... i don't think those are healthy... i have found that when you eat a good portion of vegetables and grain (especially brown rice--okay, i cook it in low sodium chicken broth, otherwise it's hard to eat, in my opinion) you fill up and will not need as much meat... 1/2 a chicken breast instead of a whole chicken breast... that stretches the meat out for another meal...