They continued to cook and eat many of the meals that they ate during that time throughout their lives. When I buy meat, I buy it only on sale, and I buy enough for several meals and then freeze either portions or leftovers. We have a half-acre garden and I garden year around. The flavors of this cake are buttery and sweet with vanilla flavor. It is a complete meal and easy cleanup. We all except one sister, all ended up being diabetic. The Dime Meal Eating Cheap in the Great Depression. Season with a beef bouillon cube, garlic powder, tomato paste, salt & pepper. 51. This pie is a Hoosier tradition that dates back to the 1800s. My family hasnt noticed. Hi Frank, great comment! If you chose to use beans in this recipe, then you can add a can of beans on top of the carrots. My Grandmothers died when I was 15 and the other at 16 so I never got to ask them about the depression. Now lets save some money! 55. Canned fish is pretty cheap. 77. For those who think the Spam is too expensive, Check your local Dollar store for Treat It should be right next to the Spam & I cant tell the difference. Bag of beans, rice, onions, tomatoes, sausage. She saves a fortune this way! 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. Still pricey but so much better. 5. 8. 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! My sister does something a bit unique. During this time, staples like meat, eggs, and milk were hard to acquire, and people often had to make a little go a long way. You can add meat, or not. Feeding 5 here. $4.00 savings! Drinking. 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. Most of our meals were meatless. You can make a white sauce with water (to save on milk), once you have a white sauce you can add any seasonings to add flavor and then add something lik. 67. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. 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. Cut back on animal protein and we have a big garden. Great comment! To stop eating out, we take cheese and crackers or sandwich makings. Keep stirring until the mixture is cooked and smooth. The Dime Meal. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. "Anything" Loaves. Pinch of salt. from Julia's Simply Southern. I love eating at home. We cook things from scratch about 90% of the time, rather than using packaged stuff. families on a shoestring. 45. Also, I do one month worth of grocery shopping at a time. Get the Recipe! Invite the family over. Just freezing fresh foods, chopped, sliced or whatever means never letting it go bad. She could get hot dogs and slice them up and add garlic, tomato sauce,and water and make the most awesome casserole ever. This will take a little more time. 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. 13. As kids, we asked for this for dinner and could not get it often enough. You can also make your own noodles quite easily. I felt my health was the very best when I ate only vegetables. The Great Depression caused many hardships, but the cuisine that came from it proves how resilient people can truly be. Ida's Depression Goulash - Goulash is one of those foods that you can make a big pot and feed a LOT. 12. Im also learning something, thanks. Its quite a bit cheaper. 71. If not ask for a manager. 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. 19. A typical hot cocoa beverage from the depression era looked like this: 2 tbsp of cocoa. Full of fiber, this dessert serves as a filling end to a meager meal. Fast and easy meals are expensive and sometimes not as healthy. Nice sized ones. During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. The place I go to is American Discount Foodsand they have saved our budget! 1/2 cup of sugar. Shape and fry up). Cold air sinks, so every time you open that door, your freezer has to work that much harder to reestablish the temperature. Top ramen omelet. Popcorn replaces chips. Hi Pam, its interesting because Mark and I eat so many of these meals today. 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. What do you think? Hamburger gravy on toast or potatoes: Kami suggested . 78. Linda, Hi Alli, its all about saving money on groceries, right??? Honestly, I like it best without chorizo. It made sandwiches for my husbands lunch all week, then I made broth and turned that into noodle soup. Pinterest is AWESOME for helping with recipes! Life is good when our belly is full. I can also mash pinto beans for refried beans with Mexican food. Im grateful that we have an Aldi USAin our area. at Aldis! Serve hot over bread, biscuits, or toast. 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. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/4 tsps. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. Named after the president that took office right before the crash, Hoover Stew was the name for the cheap slop eaten by residents of shanty towns. it tastes awesome with some spices (especially turmeric) and a little salt (sea salt, pink salt) and maybe a few veggies and chicken meat scraps, noodles or rice. This included all the steaks and roasts. 46. 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. I have also gone as far as making my own personal care products (shampoo, deodorant, lotion bars, soap), laundry soap, dishwasher soap, house cleaners (all natural). Popular dishes included chili, macaroni & cheese, soups, and creamed chicken on biscuits. 6. Or frozen tubes of ground turkey/beef. My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on their "get acquainted" visit in 1927. , Hi Camille, oh this comment makes me so happy! I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. I work in Wyoming once in a while where there arent many and I can find them for $3 /lb. We stretch stretch stretch!! We raise all we can. toes. I can also mash pinto beans for refried beans with Mexican food. These days, I do not make a purchase where I do not stand at the register with my smartphone and come up with a coupon for an item or % discount. We use tons of beans too. Required fields are marked *. The place I go to is American Discount Foods. Milk, cream, or half and half. I also make sure to add beans to taco meat to stretch it. If I go to my grocery store before noon they put all the products in a cart that is ready to expire. 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. 1.4 Great Depression Foods - Mock Apple Pie. 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. Last night I made a lemon pound cake to have on hand from ingredients I had in the house. Corn tortillas fried for corn chips. 20. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and cumin to flavorthem. 1930s Einkorn Chocolate Cake. EatingWell - Danielle DeAngelis 8h. shape, BOIL. We fill up on salads and 2-3 vegetable sides.Did you know you can make your own cheese using dry powdered milk? Im so happy youve found us. Our great grandparents had the solution. Image and recipe from Taste of Home. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. 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. 49. Hi! Did this ever bring back memories! 1 Corned Beef Luncheon Salad. Its all about saving money, right? Okay, lets see I do peel some veggies, but I use those peels to make my broth taste better (ie broth is made of carcass and onion skins and potato skins and carrot skins, etc, giving it a HUGE nutritional punch). Share this post. Save the fat. Therefore most of our meats, fruits,and veggies are canned in jars. It is cheaper by the pound. 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. 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. That saves a lot, and it never hurts to ask! 1 can of soup with leftovers served 4-5. 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. (Half beans to the amount of meat, can always add more beans). Hoosier Cream Pie. 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. goes much faster if you have someone there to keep you company. ), then went and did the shopping. We had 3 very large gardens last year so I canned & froze everything I could. This mean is even better the next day! Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast - S.O.S. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Some of the things people ate during the Great Depression are things we shun now. Hi Diana, isnt it wonderful how we remember what our parents did to save money? 84. flipped into Bottles of Happiness. I have bought a half gallon of OJ there for 50 cents and a FLAT of strawberries with nothing wrong with them for 2$ (0.25 a quart). Give these recipes from . You can make a white sauce with water (to save on milk), once you have a white sauce you can add any seasonings to add flavor and then add something like chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. 79. This treat was something that people couldn't help but love . Heres the deal, most of us are struggling to feed our families. You can make mac and cheese just by adding your favorite shredded cheese. Linda, Wow! You can make this without the chorizo to save money. We always had our own large garden plus another garden down the block. Everyone got a bowl of soup. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. Melt the butter in a large pan, add the flour and quickly use a whisk to make a roux. Shutterstock. Thanks in advance! 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. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. Weeding and bug picking were my first jobs. Bring water to a boil. I can hardly wait to work in my garden. I have bought a half gallon of OJ there for 50 cents and a FLAT of strawberries with nothing wrong with them for 2$ (0.25 a quart). II, (1986-93, p. 29), includes two cups of flour, one tablespoon of baking powder, 1/2 . Shell tell the Walmart checker, thats priced $1.99 for a gallon of milk, etc. I sat down and made a menu up for a whole month. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. meals and bone broth from that eating a lot more eggs finding creative ways to stretch out pasta, rice, and potatoes. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. What do you think? I will be 70 soon and I still make bread, life is so good when you cook from scratch! 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). Ask if you can have them. We dont eat a lot of meat we eat 3 eggs a day, we have our own chickens. I know this sounds crazy, but we all need to rethink what we think a meal is. We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. Linda. And as mentioned by many, learning to use everything up along with proper storage and preserving methods helps. Add your frozen mixed veggies and some bean for protein and you have a big pot of soup for $3-4. 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. You almost need to take out a loan to buy meat for a family of 5 anymore. The water you boiled it in is now a quick broth use for soup). There is only 2 of us but we do buy flour bulk due to baking. Serve the finished product over toast. Lots of beans, sometimes I have cornbread, or crackers. Serving fresh bread and pickles with meals used to be very common. Clara Cannucciara was a lovely woman who lived throughout the entire Great Depression. 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. Recipes from the Great Depression. BEST COMMENT EVER!! e chipped beef, chopped leftover bacon from breakfast, canned chicken, leftover roast or just the sauce over rice. Start with tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, radishes, carrots and green onions. We call it Eraser Gravy. Keeping enough food on the table for a family of seven (including three teenagers!) Its quite a bit cheaper. The total cost, for four servings, is $2.36. 38. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. Rinse the beef, chop it into pieces and add to the white sauce above. I try to save money by throwing in some meatless meals during the week, like potato soup or minestrone. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. Usually just quoting the policy is sufficient to get the item price matched. We put all sorts of methods into practice to save money some already mentioned others a little specific to our unique situation. I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. 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. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. Here is a recipe from Cheap Cooking. Goulash: Jen L. suggested a pound of pasta, 1 pound of ground beef ( or ground meat of any kind), and a can of tomatoes or sauce. Everything I cook is served over either rice or potatoes to stretch it. 3 tbsp of corn starch. 48. Chicken for a chicken veggie s, I just retired, so there is only two of us, but minus my pay is a big deal. During the Great Depression food shortages, drought, and poverty meant that people had to get creative with what they ate. Then serve a small salad about a cups worth. My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. My grandmother made Top Ramen once a week for dinner with sliced boiled eggs. A nice piece of cornbread on the side. H.D. Yummy soups are always good because they are so filling, homemade tomato with saltines. To understand how citizens survived The Great Depression, you need to understand their resources. You can control the salt and other ingredients when you make your own. And honestly, I use turkey bacon because its cheaper! I know, and prices just keep going up. Three Ingredient Depression Bread. I dont need recipes. 40. 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. Learn to preserve what you grow. 82. 11. 21. 1 cup water. Cheap and healthy meals. It doesnt have to be that youre eating the exact same meal (e.g. During the Great Depression, corn meal was one kitchen staple that was typically easily accessible and cost-effective. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. Simple baked potatoes with butter and salt and pepper are filling and cheap. Boil 3 cups of water in a kettle. 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. 1 lbs of dry pinto beans. View Recipe. Taco meat over rice. Buying cheap and using coupons. Carbs in moderation are doable and soaking potatoes in a bowl of water (In the fridge for long periods) helps eliminate much of the starch. From Scratch Noodles from Delishably. Her mother hated mayonnaise & it grossed her out! Potatoes. Tastes ever so good as leftovers too. . We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. Recipes varied, but usually involved hot dogs, canned vegetables, and pasta or macaroni. I love it! Also, buy meat on sale, we bought 4 turkey s at Thanksgiving. Then we would pour Karo syrup over them in order to h. ave something sweet. From deer to rabbits and all manner of fish and fowl. This week I have leftover stew and pasta sauce with meatballs. Blessings to all of you! Porridge for breakfast oats go a long way! Potato Casserole. Peanut/almond butter and jelly on toasted Daves Killer Blue Seed Bread makes an awesome lunch! Our grandmothers knew how to stretch their food budget while feeding the family well. We also shop Aldis, just be careful and know your prices at other stores. We each work together on the large plot of land raising veggies to can & sale (Christmas money), We all raise various animals & share the meat/milk. Add only 1/2 cup of boiling water, cook, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. , This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods. 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. Another Depression-era meal was "creamed chip beef," according to . Also trying to get him over his meat-eating mentality. 35. When I find a good one I buy a case or two of that item. I am too. No cooking, just reheating! I cannot remember the last time we had ground beef. 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. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. (every Wednesday is fish, every Friday is pizza! 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. Lets face it those big servings of meat were never good for us anyway. Buy meat first thing in the morning Thats when they put out the stuff that needs to be sold before it expires. My family loves this stuff. Fried egg sandwich. Dr. Battaglino says one of the best foods for mental health is fatty fish, like salmon, sardines, and tuna. Save all your vegetable scraps to make a good stock base for any soup or stew. Pasta is always our cheap go-to meal. 2 tbsp of cold water. We buy a hog and a 1/4 beef with our income tax return and stretch it along with the turkey and only buy chicken at .99 a pound. 57. Dandelion salad - served in high end eateries today. Linda. Im so sorry! I buy most meats marked down. 74. apple cider vinegar. 31. Hamburger soup a package of frozen mixed veggies, some elbow noodles, about 1/2 pound of cooked ground hamburger. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. You can add a glaze on top, but this cake is divine on its own. You are so right about a chair in the kitchen beats one on the porch! 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. broth, to add extra flavor to pasta, rice, or veggies. in our area. eccentricculinary.substack.com. With all the comparisons between the current Recession and the Great Depression of the 1930s, it makes sense that we research Great Depression recipes.. Jobs are shaky and income uncertain for many people right now, so making the most of our household grocery . When in school, sometimes we got no lunch because our dad refused to pay for our lunches, and we had nothing to carry. Ok. THEN, leftover chicken gets turned into a chicken and rice soup! You can add meat, or not. I think the best way to save is to make more to spend less. 81. My wife and I continue to enjoy this dish today . Carrots are the same. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. Fried rice (leftover rice cooked in bacon drippings with whatever veggies need using up). When money is short I make cornmeal with sugar and pour cold milk over it. and Walmart accepts it. We are trying to use our leftovers before they have to be thrown out. Several on here we still like today. Mix to form a batter. 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