Amid rising grocery prices, Tasty readers shared their favorite "struggle meals" that are both delicious and budget-friendly. The compiled list features 25 recipes, from classic grilled cheese variations to inventive dishes like Japanese-inspired okonomiyaki and hearty vegetable soup made in a Crock-Pot. Many recipes emphasize the use of simple, inexpensive ingredients, highlighting clever cooking techniques to stretch meals further. These dishes not only address financial constraints but also celebrate creativity in the kitchen, making affordable cooking enjoyable and satisfying.
"A good grilled cheese is really easy and cheap. If you want to go fancy, throw on some garlic powder and a thin layer of cream cheese, or even do multiple types of cheese."
"Mix 1/2 cup of flour and one teaspoon of baking powder with salt or soy sauce and garlic powder to taste. Add enough liquid to make a pancake batter, then whisk in two eggs. Add two to three cups of shredded vegetables to this batter."
"My grandma used to put a couple of large jars of salsa and a couple of boxes of beef broth in the Crock-Pot on high for a few hours - vegetable soup with a zing."
"When I'm really tight on cash, I'll make a Spam curry. You dice up some hot and spicy Spam and some onions, add in some frozen mixed veggies and your curry sauce."
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