Peas, corn, and mixed vegetables are always in my freezer. Except for salads, some frozen vegetables are equal to or better than fresh. Look for frozen alternatives where appropriate. They will tell you which brand they thawed out. Unless you live near an ocean, the seafood you see in the case on ice has been thawed first. I give them one try and if the quality is not up to par, no second chance. I am a brand snob, but living on a fixed income has forced me to be open to store brands and generics. Soups and stews are often the cheapest meals and work well for two or for large crowds. Buy cheaper cuts of meat that can be cooked low and slow.We are seniors, so our protein servings come in around 6 ounces. Buying in bulk and splitting proteins into two servings is a great way to have budget-friendly dinners.Cheap ingredients mean cheap dinner ideas! Cheap family meals or cheap meals for two means more grocery money for special occasions and that intimate date night. You are going to find I use the word "cheap" a lot here.I live in California, so that alone puts many of you ahead of me. Two six ounce servings of protein should come in under $10.00.Ingredients must be readily accessible in the grocery store.Everyone has their own opinion about what being "on a budget" means.I believe that there are simple ways to save money on groceries without sacrificing the flavor of the food. Anyone who cooks for two should find something here that fits their budget and taste. So, I sought out recipes that we would enjoy, so that I can meal plan and avoid every man for himself night. What we need are more Dinner Recipes for Two On a Budget. That usually means he has a peanut butter sandwich and I have canned refried beans with cheese or potato soup. The easy way for us is just to make do with what's on hand. It may not mean we're broke, it may be we haven't shopped. My spouse and I have days we refer to as every man for himself. Payday is next week, but dinner is in two hours.
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