I am working on a post to get 4 meals from a roasted chicken: dinner with potatoes, then make broth for soup, sandwiches or wraps for school lunches, and I usually have some leftover to do tacos, enchiladas, or chicken pasta. 4 or 5 smoked ham hocks. During that time, Clara's mother had to come up with creative and extremely cheap recipes for her family to eat. T. Cut back on animal protein and we have a big garden. I am a senior and have had to slow down but a chair in the kitchen all most beats one on the porch. Prepared mashed potatoes are served with an egg-filled ham cup on top and drizzled with a Hollandaise sauce for extra richness. A small meal during the 1930s, like the diners of the day often served, would have usually cost between 15 and 40 cents, depending on what you ordered and where the restaurant was located. 5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken. Now, cover everything with a layer of sliced potatoes. meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. 13. Back in the Great Depression, you would often find this pie made with a crushed cracker crust. We actually ate a lot of beans when I was a kid because they were cheap. Recipes from the Great Depression. When we lost our food budget for two months, I turned to boil a whole chicken and shred the meat to use in many meals. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. My Mom and Dad grew up during The Great Depression. Lots of beans, sometimes I have cornbread, or crackers. 46. Soup can always make a little meat go a long way. 1 Corned Beef Luncheon Salad. Served at Franklin Delano Roosevelt's White House, this dessert is not overly sweet. Milk and eggs are perishable, and unless you lived on a farm, they probably weren't a huge staple in your depression-era kitchen. 69. Excellent article. That and shredded chicken meant lots of casseroles. To save money while feeding 11 people we make chicken and noodles using turkey instead of chicken. Then serve a small salad about a cups worth. This pie is a Hoosier tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Find people that have Sunday newspapers that dont use their coupons. Life is good when our belly is full. Working to teach DH that leftovers are eaten not thrown out. Hamburger gravy on toast or potatoes: Kami suggested . This makes a roux. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). I never pay full price, I dont care if I stand there for 10 minutes with the line piling up, I am determined to find a coupon that works. But, once you stock you then only purchase items when they are on sale. I would like to see someone (who has the time) to create recipes that are seasonal so that I am not constantly going to the store to find ingredients to make X, right now we should be eating squash, potatoes, dried beans, etc. Ive even made some of them into shelf stable mixes! So it should come as no surprise that someone figured out how to take a few basic ingredients (cream of chicken soup, onion, butter, etc.) Add in mash pota. 10. From being enjoyed as a glass on its own, to making soups, biscuits, and pancakes, buttermilk has remained a staple in American cuisine for its merit and versatility. A nice piece of cornbread on the side. Getting creative in that area too. I love the term soup of the day!! Another great (old) book if you can find it is How to Make All The Meat You Eat Out of Wheat by Shandler (my favorite). Ramen noodles. Keeping enough food on the table for a family of seven (including three teenagers!) Make EVERY meal count. They are todays meals. Lets share ideas with each other. Those same trimmings go into my deer and goat burger to make a great hamburger for Chili, meatloaf, and spaghetti. If I have it in the freezer, a small section of andouille sausage chopped up. It is a complete meal and easy cleanup. dry beans and cook 2 lbs at a time in the slow cooker. I cook some chicken. When the bag is full, veggies soup! During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. We are vegetarians here (my husband strays from that occasionally-LOL) but I found The Gentle Chef website: thegentlechef.com who has many recipes for turning vital wheat gluten into meats that are quite good. I dont think those meals are great depression meals anymore. The good thing is we learned to take care of ourselves. It can be done, but its hard work. It became hugely popular during the Great Depression, largely due to the fact that it was one of the few recipes of the era that featured hot dogs. So I would include lots of fresh veggies and salads. However!!! Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. How can families feed themselves? I asked a question on Food Storage Moms Facebook page a few years ago to see what people are doing to save money on groceries. salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs beaten until thick and light 1 Tbsp. When the bag is full, veggies soup! I picked up 4 loaves and froze them. Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. But through the years, accurate amounts were noted. The other day I reused an 810 manilla envelope. Buy meat first thing in the morning Thats when they put out the stuff that needs to be sold before it expires. Great comment! I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. Well minus the bacon and all the extra cheese in my recipe. Thanks for being prepared for the unexpected. They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. However!!! She made them before she was 2!! Talk about thrifty. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. 39. Cold air sinks, so every time you open that door, your freezer has to work that much harder to reestablish the temperature. Potatoes are cheap and easy to store, so it's no surprise they showed up on menu home meal plans during the Depression. Still pricey but so much better. Isnt it awesome that we can make recipes our grandparents used to make? . I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. Also eat a lot of beans, rice, eggs, and pasta. Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. With just about every meal being made from scratch many cooks still relied on and used herbs to season their food. Taco meat over rice. Lasts a long time and feeds many. 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! and Walmart accepts it. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. Popcorn replaces chips. In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal, salt, and remaining cup of water together. 1 large yellow onion, chopped. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. I remember my mom making salmon cakes. 26. Ive learned how to cook. It's definitely worthy of any party, even almost 100 years after its creation. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. Then I freeze several containers for later meals. We kids usually only got 2 meals per day, lunch and supper. Stretches the noodles and the eggs. Hi Diana, isnt it wonderful how we remember what our parents did to save money? Cheap Ground Beef Ideas. So even if times are tough, these foods are usually not expensive and good for us. Ida's Depression Goulash - Goulash is one of those foods that you can make a big pot and feed a LOT. I was really skimpy o. n the meat, but Ive always liked that ratio better. Related: 88 Great Depression Recipes. Now the key to getting the most for your money is to look for deals at auction or someone selling of whole flocks or cull from herds of smaller livestock. I am too. Beet greens. I make my own spaghetti sauce with canned tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and seasonings. It's a food that stretches for sure. Just the other day, I got $10.00 off a new suit for my 7-year-old because I diligently stood at the register until I found a coupon code she would accept. Loved reading how others save money on food. This meal was a popular menu item at soup kitchens in the US and was named after President Hoover, the 31st American President who sat in office during the early years of the Depression. I take advantage of the Meijerbuy 10 get the 11th one free offers PASTA!!! Because I needed to! 93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. 64. Save the chicken bones and boil them up to make soup stock. eccentricculinary.substack.com. Make EVERY meal count. Again, I make my WalMart run and freeze the milk. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/4 tsps. I guess we are fortunate. 40. To understand how citizens survived The Great Depression, you need to understand their resources. Add a ton of salt . When we lost our food budget for two months, I turned to boil a whole chicken and shred the meat to use in many meals. They do meatless recipes. I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. Also, weve found that some Walmart checkers dont really know how the policy works and may say no to price matching some items that should be OK. Its all about saving money, right? I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. 12. It's not always kid friendly, but if you start them young or try deconstructing the salad and just giving piles of cut veggies with dip. When you cook meats you often find fat at the bottom of the ban. Ramen noodle packages are not considered food in my house. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. This recipe combines macaroni salad, home fries, baked beans, and sausage or ground beef and is topped with chili, onions, mustard, and hot sauce or ketchup. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. Because I needed to! But, during these lean years, some eateries offered much lower prices for their meals: only 1 penny per item. Im also learning something, thanks. 5. I dont think those meals are great depression meals anymore. This mean is even better the next day! Too many are used to fast and easy. When I was going thru hard times I did a lot of beans and rice different ways rice cooked in beans rice underneath beans with spices beans with tomatoes. Add some garlic and parmesan cheese and you have a delicious alfredo sauce. We also add beans or lentils to taco meat, eat lentil soup (lately with brown rice thrown in to make a complete protein), and rely on popcorn and bananas for snacks also lots of carrots! Top with shredded cheese if desired. Shape and fry up). I always thought it had to be a large chain to price match but it doesnt! Talk about a stretch! Some of it I freeze, some I can. Fry up a cheap meal of peppers and eggs to keep you full in stomach and pockets. It is cheaper by the pound. 60. Hoover Stew from Time Traveler's Kitchen. I also freeze discounted sour cream or milk, works great especially for baking. I know, and prices just keep going up. To learn more about CafeMedias Privacy Policy, click here. We stretch stretch stretch!! 73. Hoosier Cream Pie. As kids, we asked for this for dinner and could not get it often enough. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. Beans were used in many Depression-era recipes, and this one also includes ham, carrots, onion, and garlicso you'll get protein, fiber, and veggies from this meal. 2 tbsp of sugar. 62. It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. 59. Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. 3) Cornmeal Mush with Milk. Butter. Linda. 1/26/10 8:32 AM. I make huge batches and freeze the extra. 58. We process the meat ourselves. You will notice that you begin to have extra money. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. Various kinds of nuts and berries were often foraged for the help feed the family. shape, BOIL. Salads. We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. Its still good either way. Here is a list of 10 depression-era meals we will be eating again if things don't change. ), then went and did the shopping. I am sharing responses on this post from real people just like you and me on how they are trying to cut food costs. 08 of 12. The Dime Meal. Great comment, Linda. Survival Casserole from Back Door Survival. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. The idea is how to fill everyone up and save money on the most expensive part meat which we all need more veggies and less meat anyway. does making more of X become a key ingredient for meal days or weeks later). red wine vinegar. Wacky Cake is something that came from this time era as well. Garbage Plate. I never liked them, but my family did. Learn to preserve what you grow. a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. Its interesting because we were raised this way, its the norm to cook from scratch. in our area. Great Depression Meals-How To Eat For Less Money. Blessings to all of you! 71. If they ask what store, she refers to her list but they usually dont ask. Well see how this all works out. Using no special ingredients, this cake is delicious and cheap. They went through the Great Depression, and World War 2. 10. Beef and rice: From Laurie C. - Ground hamburger, mix in beef Rice a Roni, and add a can of corn. Bean soups were a staple of Depression Era recipes, as beans are a cheaper protein than meat, and you can toss whatever leftovers you have on hand into the pot. Prices are half and more off. I cannot remember the last time we had ground beef. In the stores, the cosmetic counters normally have samples of things. Add cheese, apple, hard boiled egg for a more filling salad. 12. That saves your own money. Several on here we still like today. You always have to be on your toes, checking prices, making good choices. 70. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. So, I still eat a lot like I did growing up, but less now because I cant raise anything, and cant afford much. I buy 1/2 cow and a 1/2 pig from a local farmer the freezer was worth the investment yes its expensive up front but does the math its cheaper the long run and its local fresh and so much cheaper than the store in the long run. 56. Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. Its all about cooking at home and eating fewer carbs or like you said balance them with proteins. Besides, working in the garden or feeding & watering etc. Anytime were making something wit. 55. I grew up eating a lot of these same Depression Era meals & I feel like they are comfort food. A typical Depression-era breakfast consisted of a piece of seasonal fruit, milk and cereal, and eggs or toast with butter. A little olive oil and garlic over the pasta toss together, its healthy and filling. But I think what helps the most is buying in bulk and avoiding the grocery store as much as possible. Hoover Stew Recipe; 8. Linda. Linda. 13.8K. Clara Cannucciara was a lovely woman who lived throughout the entire Great Depression. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. Im the owner and editor of Food Storage Moms. Another favorite is a piece of toast, fried egg on top and hot milk poured on top. Little greens, a slice of cucumber, few chopped onions, a small grape tomato, and a few carrot curls. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. I still dont get to eat a lot because I am on SSI disability, Medicaid, and a few food stamps. https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/ has many meatless recipes that are healthy and good tasting. Im posting this article about Great Depression Meals again today that I wrote many years ago. {Linda} I really want to thank every one of you for helping me with food saving tips available for the world to see how to save money on groceries! Top ramen omelet. Canned fish loaf: 1 can of mackerel or whatever is cheap mixed into a packet of stuffing mix and baked like meatloaf. 18. I have a big cast iron pot I keep on the fire full of boiling water nearby all the guts and oral gets boiled and fed to my chickens as an added protein which helps egg production, Same with fish guts and heads. 12. Wow! I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. 6. My sisters and I would let the flour tortillas sit out and get hard. Next week Ill bake cookies. My sweeties standby recipe he calls goulash just elbow macaroni, seasoned hamburger, onion, and tomatoes. One more detail to add, that is, that, for a long time, most . I can also mash pinto beans for refried beans with Mexican food. It doesnt have to be that youre eating the exact same meal (e.g. We eat baked potatoes at least twice a week and have several go-to cheap filling meals. Linda, Wow! Slowly add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring to avoid lumps. Linda. It stays good for months. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. When we have leftover veggies of any kind, if it is not enough for another meal, I freeze them, then add to a bag of other frozen veggies. Salad can be made night Your family will think they are living large and you will cut your grocery money down. I love to cook and can make something out of nothing and its almost always pretty damn good. We use turkey burger from Aldis instead of hamburger not much of a taste difference in our minds. Buying cheap and using coupons. It worked. lemon juice 5 Tbsps. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. Instead of ordering out for pizza I make my own pizza dough (making 2 doughs and freezing the 2nd for later), make my own pizza sauce and taco sauce. 1 cup sugar. And honestly, I use turkey bacon because its cheaper! 22. Ive got a family of 5 ranging from a 17 down to 6 and two working adults. 24. Very similar navy beans, a little bit of ham (or even better a leftover ham bone), some onions, celery, carrots. Tastes like a burger patty somewhat). I still make a lot of beans because they are high in fiber and protein and depending on how you make them, low in fat. Oh yum, I must make this sandwich now. 47. Feeding 5 here. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and quickly use a whisk to make a roux. I got 10 apples in one bag the other day and only had to cut off a tiny bit of bruising. Linda, something my mom done as i was growing up was take leftover ham dice it add it to cooked beans(1 lb dry red, navy, pinto etc.) Required fields are marked *. Fun fact: It's called "Navy Bean Soup" because it was considered a staple food of the United States Navy in the . Linda, Hi Tiffany, thank you! So tonight I made 2 round steaks for dinner. Life is good, stay well my friend! Sugar sandwiches - no, but sugar/cinnamon on toast is good. I make soup stock out of the icky bits of meat, pan juices, and vegetable cooking water and add some Chinese noodles that only take 2 minutes to cook. They took a small amount of the meat they were serving for supper and made a nice soup. Linda, Wendy, I love cheese so this will be added next time to my goulash for sure!! Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. Here in the south, we have to deal with hurricanes which will result in a loss of electricity which means loss of all refrigerated and freezer foods. 1 1/2 cups flour. 1930's Potato Soup and Biscuits from Everyday Foodie. Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. I also use the big oven app, it has a search function that allows you to put in an ingredient then it will pull recipes with that item. We have a garden and I now dry and powder a lot of greens to add to smoothies made with my frozen discounted yogurt. 7. broth, to add extra flavor to pasta, rice, or veggies. Also, I do one month worth of grocery shopping at a time. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). Vitamins were a relatively new discovery during the Great Depression; scientists discovered them in stages, starting around World War I and continuing . This recipe jazzes them up a little bit. I love eating at home. 1.7 Great Depression Foods - Dandelion Salad. Doesnt have to be fancy and expensive. Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. 30. My family & I not only raise chickens, rabbits & a garden here at home, but we have helped set up what we call a Poor mans Co-op. People during the Great Depression ate mostly bread, potatoes, and vegetables. They are todays meals. Top ramen omelet. I can almost triple how long something will stretch with rice. It made sandwiches for my husbands lunch all week, then I made broth and turned that into noodle soup. I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has a long counter, freezer, meat slicer etc. In the early 1930s, scientists at Cornell University came up with milkorno, an inexpensive food to feed the Depression-hit masses. These dishes show just how inventive our ancestors could be! Add cocoa and sugar to small pot. Fried egg sandwich. What they had to endure for the next 30 years or more I can only imagine. My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. Free meals. The best part I discovered is all I do is look at the menu in the morning to see what is on tap for dinner that night. Cook your own. Its interesting because once we get older we are not making as much money so we do indeed need to know how to cook on a strict budget. $4.00 savings! We have started trying to go meatless a few days a week. You can add oatmeal to hamburger meat, then cook it. Potatoes were a staple ingredient during the Depression because they were cheap, and you could grow them yourself. These are pretty much the easiest items to grow. 1. frozen or canned fish with leafy greens. My mom loved sliced tomatoes with salt and pepper as a meal. You throw away a lot of food in peels! You can always slow cook enough soup for a couple of days. One of my great-grandmothers absolutely loved pickled tongue. The best ones went for dehydrating and the rest for apple sauce. 3. The place I go to is American Discount Foods. Its quite a bit cheaper. Navy Bean Soup. Dandelions were often used in meals as well. Such a reminder of my childhood, and my present conditions as well. Tomato sandwiches (I never knew this was a depression meal), Biscuits and gravy (sometimes we had sausage in it), Pancakes rolled with butter and sugar inside, Norwegian lefse-my recipe is at the bottom. She could get hot dogs and slice them up and add garlic, tomato sauce,and water and make the most awesome casserole ever. If they expire that day or are pre-frozen I cook them and then freeze. I bake most of my bread and found some great no-knead recipes at https://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/. Its all about saving money. shape, BOIL. This can be made sweet with honey, sugar, maple syrup, or molasses, or savory with salt and pepper or beef broth. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. The great thing about doing it this way is the weekends. Its easy to freeze. 2 - 3 teaspoons of black pepper. Can top with cheese. Hey! Acquiring these are still super frugal! One way to save money on utilities is to get a chest freezer and not a stand-up. As each item rings up shell tell the checker the adjusted price, the checker keys it in, no big deal, takes hardly any extra time in line. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. I work for a big feed and grain company and get screening free so I raise a couple or 3 hogs a year for nothing. Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. We make it once a month in a huge stock pot. This cake recipe from A Modern Homestead doesn't require milk or eggs and still has that delectable chocolate flavor. and come up with a coupon for an item or % discount. View Recipe. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. Grandma created a great meal with these beet tops. balsamic vinegar. We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. This year, I canned (in mason jars) 61-pint size jars of deer meat, about 40 jars of pork (wild hogs) and a few jars of chicken broth. You can add meat, or not. Invite the family over. Sign me up to the Food Storage Moms newsletter! They foraged. Frugal Depression Era recipes to help you feed your family for less! Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. Which THEN gets turned into Chicken Pot Pie w/ homemade pie crust! Hamburger, mixed with oats, onion, tomatoes, rice, small can tomatoes paste, an equal amount of BBQ sauce. I just watched Food Inc. on Netflix. Could you please give any information you have on this photo that you used? We ate our share of lettuce sandwiches with miracle whip. Hi Stan, oh how I loved your comment!! If you have the time and want to really make your family feel special you could make a little jello and top it off with a small teaspoon of cool whip. I participate in a food co-op for fruits and veggies, buy canned items in case lot sales, pack lunches for my husband to take to work, eat lots of leftovers, and most importantly, never go grocery shopping while hungry. And as mentioned by many, learning to use everything up along with proper storage and preserving methods helps. Season with a beef bouillon cube, garlic powder, tomato paste, salt & pepper. Have you ever seen that fog that rolls down and out when you open the door? My dad was born in 1918 and my mom in 1927, when I was a kid they ate tomato sandwiches, homemade bread, bread torn and put in a glass then added milk. From Scratch Noodles from Delishably. Rice and potatoes were cheap ways to fill up hungry . Foraging was a great way to get food for hungry families during the era and this Dandelion Salad from Martha Stewart is a perfect way to try this. Food not only had to be cheap, but it had to be filling. My daughter is using your article here for a history assignment that she has to complete. Serve with a side of cornbread. My Grandmothers died when I was 15 and the other at 16 so I never got to ask them about the depression. Trust us, this easy chicken casserole recipe is so easy to make - just cook, layer, bake, and you're done! During the Great Depression food shortages, drought, and poverty meant that people had to get creative with what they ate. We live in Idaho and many farmers will let you go through and pick the fields after theyve harvested. Lard sandwiches - nope though roasted marrow on toast is good. boiling water. We stretch stretch stretch!! Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. I started growing my own vegetables, spices, and fruits (strawberries, raspberries and I will be adding elderberries this year) two years ago and this will be my 3rd year. 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