When I was in college, it felt like I had $3 to my name at all times. The only good thing that came from my unideal financial situation was that it forced me to get creative with my cooking. Soon enough, I had a few “struggle meals” on rotation.
Since I was on a tight budget at all times, I found myself making miso butter pasta on repeat. It’s like an elevated butter pasta and pretty inexpensive to make. Sometimes, I’d add mushrooms to it, and it seriously tasted like it was from a restaurant.
Since prices at the grocery store are out of this world, I thought it would be helpful to have everyone share their favorite inexpensive meals that still taste delicious.
So, I’m curious: What’s your go-to “struggle meal”? Whether it’s a tried-and-true classic like rice and beans or a recipe with unexpected ingredients, I want to know.
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