Several on here we still like today. EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. It's a mixture of dried milk powder and cornmeal, and could be eaten as a gruel-like oatmeal or worked into recipes like those kept at the Cornell University library. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. shape, BOIL. Ive even made sausage by mixing ground rabbit and pork trimmings which I get from a local butcher for little to nothing price. Just ideas like I feed my family rice and beans to save money. Also, buy meat on sale, we bought 4 turkey s at Thanksgiving. We use to skin the animal outside, quarter it up and bring it inside to finish the process, grind, cut up or whatever we need to be done. baking powder 1/2 tsp. When we make tacos we add a few eggs to the ground meat and you honestly cant tell the difference, then just cook them into the already cooked ground meat and season to taste, it changes the texture a tiny bit but after you add rice and beans to your tacos/burritos, you cant tell anymore at all, this really stretches a meal!. 11. Drinking. Salads. 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.) Mashups were a common way to use up whatever you had on hand during the Depression, and the Garbage Plate is another example. Waste nothing. I guess we are fortunate. We also raise chickens, free eggs. My book is currently available for sale at book stores around the world and of course: https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-butter-bean-soup, https://www.homeecathome.com/the-home-economist/slow-cooker-cuban-black-beans, How To Store Water For Survival Today Not Tomorrow, Grocery Shopping: 6 Awesome Facts You Need to Know, https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/. In the video below we get to see how they're made from a woman who survived the '30s and loved her mother's baked apples. 59. The water you boiled it in is now a quick broth use for soup). We like to add frozen peas (cooked) when ready to serve. Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. Jane Ziegelman and Andy Coe, authors of A Square Meal, discuss food trends of the time. It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. Baked Onions and Peanut Butter. I would rather eat at home and not drive in and sit at a table and wait for a meal. 27. cup cornmeal. Instructions: Add . We hope to get laying chickens this spring, hubby is building a coop fit for queens lol! 265. 6. Shape and fry up). Found whole chickens for 88 cents a pound and looked up how too cut them up ourselves. Add cheese, apple, hard boiled egg for a more filling salad. 1.5 Great Depression Foods - Prune Pudding. Aldi is great for low prices on produce. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. I freeze each one separately so I can use just one at a time. 79. 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. Coarsely chopped cauliflower and sweet onions add a chunkiness to this sauce that feels nearly reminiscent of a bolognese. Prices are half and more off. Now lets save some money! Canned fish is pretty cheap. I also found a different bread recipe that used fewer ingredients so we could have bread. I grew up not poor, but not middle class, either. 12. She made them before she was 2!! Check out these 10 Cheap Recipes You Can Make Out of Leftover Produce. Add your frozen mixed veggies and some bean for protein and you have a big pot of soup for $3-4. Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly. If they expire that day or are pre-frozen I cook them and then freeze. In the stores, the cosmetic counters normally have samples of things. I make noodles as a side dish often. We bought a commercial quality food sealer and use it daily to seal up leftovers, both for freezing and just for in the fridge, to cut down on waste (and its REALLY worked well). My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. Thank you for stopping by! Im so happy youve found us. A74-year-old Army veteran told me that when he was growing up in the Carolinas they were dirt poor, so his mother in the morning would mix flour into the eggs to make enough to go around. This means that I have gluten-free flours and supplies on hand to make bread, pancakes and other cheap basics to eat. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has. 1 / 34. 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. My sister does something a bit unique. When we butcher goats hogs etc. A couple of weeks ago, I took one of those large cuts and made pozole and Chile Verde and canned them- ended up with 24 pints of pozole and 18 pints of Chile Verde. Hi Geni, oh my gosh, I love your comment! Here is a recipe from Cheap Cooking. It is cheaper by the pound. We bought a commercial quality food sealer and use it daily to seal up leftovers, both for freezing and just for in the fridge, to cut down on waste (and its REALLY worked well). 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. 34. shape, BOIL. She called it Slavic dinner I am not sure if that is its proper name she got the recipe from a family friend (this also freezes for later meals if needed), Hi Pauline, I love your comment about the Slavic dinner! Mom was awesome is all I can say. Potatoes were a staple ingredient during the Depression because they were cheap, and you could grow them yourself. I take advantage of the Meijer, buy 10 get the 11th one free offers PASTA!!! I add wheat berries (homemade) to my spaghetti sauce and then cut the meat in 1/2 and no one notices. Linda. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. We have started trying to go meatless a few days a week. It worked. 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! It never gets old, does it? 10. Serve with a side of cornbread. Ketchup, Mayonnaise or Onion Sandwiches Cornbread/Johnny Cakes. Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. shape, BOIL. But through the years, accurate amounts were noted. These soups and stews are perfect for when you're craving a comforting bowl of deliciousness. She could get hot dogs and slice them up and add garlic, tomato sauce,and water and make the most awesome casserole ever. 38. 16. This cake recipe from A Modern Homestead doesn't require milk or eggs and still has that delectable chocolate flavor. One week it was a dollar off. Canned fish loaf: 1 can of mackerel or whatever is cheap mixed into a packet of stuffing mix and baked like meatloaf. Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast - S.O.S. Shutterstock. 72. We keep 40 to 50 hens all the time and have eggs aplenty year around. We fill up on salads and 2-3 vegetable sides.Did you know you can make your own cheese using dry powdered milk? My parents were born prior to the First World War and came as immigrants for a better life. Besides, working in the garden or feeding & watering etc. It does cost some, but the last one we still got almost 500 pounds of meat and soup bones for about a dollar less a pound than ground beef. Lard sandwiches - nope though roasted marrow on toast is good. Potatoes baked in microwave. We are all trying to feed our families on a shoestring. 78. It stays good for months. 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. Also, I drink lactose-free milk. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. You can also make your own noodles quite easily. We had 3 very large gardens last year so I canned & froze everything I could. Popcorn, Corn tortillas fried for corn chips. 1. We have started trying to go meatless a few days a week. THREE meals out of ONE chicken! In Korean recipes, the meat is barbecued or fried or even parboiled and put in the mix with a daikon radish and an onion. 13.8K. Also, lots of peels or ends of veggies can be frozen until you have enough to make a veggie stock with them. This collection of 20 depression-era recipes is a tasty idea that you can still use today. With just about every meal being made from scratch many cooks still relied on and used herbs to season their food. Hi Frank, great comment! Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. Add rest of milk and water and cook for 5 more minutes. Such a reminder of my childhood, and my present conditions as well. boiling water. This makes a roux. My grandmother made Top Ramen once a week for dinner with sliced boiled eggs. Some are wild others we raise ourselves or purchase from local farms or auctions. To save money while feeding 11 people we make chicken and noodles using turkey instead of chicken. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). It is labeled a dollar each. 4 cups water (divided) Small amount of oil, butter, or lard for frying. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! Here are some recipes that were actually used during the Great Depression. At that time, cooks measured ingredients in pinches, dashes and dibs. 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. A recipe for Baking Powder Biscuits, as noted in Rita Van Amber's Stories and Recipes of the Great Depression of the 1930s, Vol. Clara Cannucciara was a lovely woman who lived throughout the entire Great Depression. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. I know, and prices just keep going up. Wow! Learn to preserve what you grow. 4. We have a garden and I now dry and powder a lot of greens to add to smoothies made with my frozen discounted yogurt. {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! It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. 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. Thanks in advance! 58. 62. Three Ingredient Depression Bread. This is the question I posted on Facebook to my readers:I need some help here if you are willing to share some ideas. We live in Idaho and many farmers will let you go through and pick the fields after theyve harvested. We liked it too. Lets share ideas with each other. Everything I cook is served over either rice or potatoes to stretch it. Last night I made a lemon pound cake to have on hand from ingredients I had in the house. Yummy soups are always good because they are so filling, homemade tomato with saltines. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. 68. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. We really enjoyed this when my mom fixed this dish too, not really sure of the recipe but it was prepared in the frying pan and had garlic. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. 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. From deer to rabbits and all manner of fish and fowl. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. I dont think those meals are great depression meals anymore. Ive got a family of 5 ranging from a 17 down to 6 and two working adults. My sweeties standby recipe he calls goulash just elbow macaroni, seasoned hamburger, onion, and tomatoes. Mix to form a batter. 1. 76. Keeping enough food on the table for a family of seven (including three teenagers!) Top ramen omelet. This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a CafeMedia (CafeMedia) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and CafeMedia will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. We are trying to use our leftovers before they have to be thrown out. Dandelion salad - served in high end eateries today. From hearty stews to creamy soups, there's something . Poor Man Chicken Broccoli Casserole. No more stressing about what can I make, and, the same menu can be used month after month because its so varied by the time the meal comes around again you havent had it for four weeks! THREE meals out of ONE chicken! I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. 52. People during the Great Depression ate mostly bread, potatoes, and vegetables. I was raised very poor with parents born in the 1920s. Slowly add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, stirring to avoid lumps. I bought the picture to put in my post so I do not have any information about it. h ground meat in it, I substitute half the meat with TVP (online ). A side salad and some saltines. We eat what we want most of the time because we shop strategically. 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. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). Theres a lot of Hispanic people in my area do the price for oxtail is outrageous. And you dont have to have a paper flyer or ad to prove the sale price! They didnt sell it in the stores and you had to ask for it. I was just reading one for oatmeal patties. Or frozen tubes of ground turkey/beef. There was only one "R" out of "reduce, reuse, and recycle" during the Depression, when anything you had in your possession could be pressed into duty for a completely different purpose at any time. While we do sometimes buy bread, I make our buns and sweet bread. Learn to eat what you grow. Because I needed to! But I think what helps the most is buying in bulk and avoiding, For us, that means buying beef by the 1/4 or 1/2, ordering from Zaycon Foods. I used to have one of their old recipe books had a lot of recipes for a fake meat product, I think they use a lot of TVP now, it made for aninteresting read. Too many are used to fast and easy. Corned beef luncheon salad was made by combining a can of corned beef, a can of corn, and a can of peas. If you save in all the other ways, then if you have to purchase meat or whatever at the store, you have the money to do it. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to h. ave something sweet. I can almost see her saying she loves her ham-maise sandwich! 2 cups of boiling milk. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for any and all ideas. This could be served with a small roll or a half of slice of bread. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. Save this grease for cooking later. PS. We have one butchered professionally for all the different cuts and I butcher one or 2 for sausage and make bacon myself. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. Tastes like a burger patty somewhat). Check out some of the seventh day Adventist meals. 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. 29. It is made with a layer of sugar cream, followed by a layer of custard, and then topped with meringue if you wanted to get really fancy. Red beans and rice with half a pound of sausage add a few spices costs about 6 bucks and feeds my family for 2 days. Well see how this all works out. Made stew over rice. 73. 1 1/2 cups flour. Still pricey but so much better. My mom made it a lot, so I know it's going to be delicious. We are eating a ton of chicken and pork, cant afford beef muchI got a 3-4 lb pork loin on sale and got like 10 meals out of it (its just 2 of us) cut into chops and a small roast found an organic whole chicken cheaper than the regular, several meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. Still do and hate food waste. 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. Taco meat over rice. When I buy meat, I buy it only on sale, and I buy enough for several meals and then freeze either portions or leftovers. Excellent article. Trust us, this easy chicken casserole recipe is so easy to make - just cook, layer, bake, and you're done! 20. I felt my health was the very best when I ate only vegetables. Start with tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, radishes, carrots and green onions. Pinch of salt. For snacks, because we have grown children that are grazers we eat a ton of popcorn. I learned a lot from both my mama and gram about frugal living and wish they were still around to thank them. Fried egg sandwich. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. Favorite flavors were cherry, grape, lemonade, and tropical punch. I dont know how she came to make them, they had never been served to her. This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods, of course! I remember how important putting those stamps in the book was and how exciting to see it fill up. And honestly, I use turkey bacon because its cheaper! We eat baked potatoes at least twice a week and have several go-to cheap filling meals. Then I freeze several containers for later meals. A package of noodles that would probably equal about 15 to 20 ramen packages is $1.99 at a nearby store. https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/ has many meatless recipes that are healthy and good tasting. Rice and potatoes were cheap ways to fill up hungry . Toast with mayo, sliced onion, pepper, and fried egg over medium. 12. My grandmother made Top Ramen once a week for dinner with sliced boiled eggs. Ask if you can have them. Eggs and milk (hormone free) are less at Aldis! Its quite a bit cheaper. 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. Weeding and bug picking were my first jobs. Vitamins were a relatively new discovery during the Great Depression; scientists discovered them in stages, starting around World War I and continuing . Meatballs (ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, ground up veggies, leftover cheerios or other low sugar cereal I use 1 part meat, 1 part bread type stuff, 1 part vegetables. This week I have leftover stew and pasta sauce with meatballs. Another Depression-era meal was "creamed chip beef," according to . Mixing them then cooking means it all tastes like hamburger. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). 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. There are a lot of free things out there also to help. ), then went and did the shopping. Most of the kids in our classes in school, were from middle income homes, who got to eat well. Very similar navy beans, a little bit of ham (or even better a leftover ham bone), some onions, celery, carrots. Robyn: Red beans and rice. However!!! 28. It doesnt have to be that youre eating the exact same meal (e.g. Popular dishes included chili, macaroni & cheese, soups, and creamed chicken on biscuits. Even squirrels and rabbits were consumed .The people of the Depression Era were struggling to buy food, so foraging was a good way to help put food into their family's mouths. Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. 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. Im so sorry! Hi Shelly, oh how wonderful your daughter is using this article!! Hoover Stew from Time Traveler's Kitchen. White Bean and Ham Soup was a staple in many households during the Great Depression because it allowed meat to be stretched far and leftovers to be used up. Hope this helps! 1. frozen or canned fish with leafy greens. Mix to form a batter. We have a 50 by 50-foot garden and plant what we can and then can it, the beginning costs may be high but you reuse most of it for years. I serve them like my mom did, with fried potatoes and cornbread. Echoing events of 2020, the Depression caused widespread unemployment and food shortages of meat, milk, and other pantry staples.Cooks during the unprecedented economic downturn learned eating simple meals without waste could stretch their dollar. For us, that means buying beef by the 1/4 or 1/2, ordering from Zaycon Foods, using Bountiful Baskets-Co-op,grinding our own grains, and making yogurt when I remember to, and then remembering to freeze or eat leftovers so we arent throwing food away. Ive even made some of them into shelf stable mixes! I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. I am sharing responses on this post from real people just like you and me on how they are trying to cut food costs. Home made soups, pot pies, casseroules, fresh oven breads and pasteries, fermented foods like yogurt and kraut, pickles and relishes, canning. Her mother hated mayonnaise & it grossed her out! (Some of my family & friends Swear by one or the other). I agree, no waste, just freeze it! So tonight I made 2 round steaks for dinner. When I shop, I look for bargains. . We raised goats for milk and meat. Our parents use to use their green stamp books to save. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. 3 tbsp of corn starch. I remember when we were starving after not getting breakfast or lunch at school, we would come home on the bus, and make mayonnaise sandwiches because we were so hungry. Nutrition over taste was the golden rule when food got scarce during the Depression, and money was hard to come by. I loved this article. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. Its really good, especially with a little shredded cheese thrown in! The one thing I will tell people who want to start growing their own garden is to start small and grow what your family likes to eat. Yummy soups are always good because they are so filling, homemade tomato with saltines. This included all the steaks and roasts. This mean is even better the next day! My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. One way to save money on utilities is to get a chest freezer and not a stand-up. The water you boiled it in is now a quick broth use for soup). Try this soup on a rainy day for some comfort food. 83. But, I know that I was taught a lot of frugal things and how to work HARD, and be an ANT, not a GRASSHOPPER! She saves a fortune this way! Talk about a stretch! Add your broth, and simmer till done. An amazing meal for about $5 with plenty of leftovers for the next day. I try to make from scratch all our snack foods like crackers, granola bars, granola, fruit leather(when I find a great deal on fruit), bagels, bread, yogurt, etc. balsamic vinegar. 36. 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. 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. Chile over baked potatoes is a favorite and the meat isnt missed. Lots of canned soup with crackers. Old, injured or male birds are dinner. Use lentils or split peas when making hamburger dishes like spaghetti. You can make mac and cheese just by adding your favorite shredded cheese. Its amazing how much can be saved by shopping the sales and freezing items. I decided that as I get my Social Security check once a month, Id shop only once a month (excluding fresh veggies and fruit). Pinterest is AWESOME for helping with recipes! My parents were born in 1920 and grew up very differently daddy was a rich boy with no problems but my mom grew up in the country with a garden and my grand doing handy work for people who needed his skills. Onions and peanut butter were both cheap and easy to find, so mothers would hull the middle of an onion before stuffing it with peanut butter and baking it until soft. I buy most meats marked down. Linda, I laughed when I read your list of things you ate growing up. We use turkey burger from Aldis instead of hamburger not much of a taste difference in our minds. 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. lemon juice 5 Tbsps. 5-Ingredient No Peek Chicken. Sign me up to the Food Storage Moms newsletter! Ah, soup: the ultimate comfort food. Add in mash pota. These were featured in cookbooks and magazines of the time and promoted the use of cheap foods, often consisting of filling items like soups, noodles, and beans. Etc. You always have to be on your toes, checking prices, making good choices. 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. I try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. Free meals. Hi Stan, oh how I loved your comment!! 1 Corned Beef Luncheon Salad. 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! We use tons of beans too. e are eating a ton of chicken and pork, cant afford beef muchI got a 3-4 lb pork loin on sale and got like 10 meals out of it (its just 2 of us) cut into chops and a small roast found an organic whole chicken cheaper than the regular, several. Now, this is a roast chicken you make from scratch, not the store-bought pre-cooked ones (which tend to be small). Alberta Rose. We always served this with warm corn bread. I make my own bread (usually making two loaves at a time freezing the 2nd). No money for luxuries. We loved tomato soup but we did have grilled cheese with it and tuna casserole, well everyone had tuna casserole and salmon patties. Slowly sprinkle in cornmeal, constantly stirring so it does not get lumpy. Linda, Wendy, I love cheese so this will be added next time to my goulash for sure!! That saves your own money. I just watched Food Inc. on Netflix. I love it! Our grandmothers knew how to stretch their food budget while feeding the family well. Im grateful that we have an Aldi USAin our area. From Scratch Noodles from Delishably. Well minus the bacon and all the extra cheese in my recipe. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. Back then they could get it free or for .10. It's a food that stretches for sure. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. Cooked all together. 93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. 16. 1.7 Great Depression Foods - Dandelion Salad. 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