5. And today was spent gathering groceries and supplies for my waterline expansion. 1.8 Great Depression Foods - Peanut Butter Stuffed Onions. Lots of canned soup with crackers. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. Not only saves me money, but also gas money for my car. at Aldis! Or frozen tubes of ground turkey/beef. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). They say healthier eating equates to less money spent on medical needs, so I am hoping there is truth to that. Check out NYT Cooking for the full recipe. It is cheaper by the pound. 1930s Einkorn Chocolate Cake. This filling dinner, described as a recipe that "came out of the hard times of the Great Depression," works as an easy way to use up leftovers. In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal, salt, and remaining cup of water together. When butter is on sale, I buy a case of it, then make ghee and can it. 10. Grow everything you possibly can each and every season. Save the fat. 2. I am too. 79. Required fields are marked *. I buy most meats marked down. Good Old-Fashioned Potato Pancakes from Blessed Beyond Crazy. 80. Freeze for later use fry up when needed. This could be served with a small roll or a half of slice of bread. I buy a sack of potatoes and stretch it to make meals, etc. May 5, 2022. I can almost triple how long something will stretch with rice. 73. We make it once a month in a huge s. tock pot. 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. 1/4 tsp of cinnamon. 53. There is only 2 of us but we do buy flour bulk due to baking. I dont have to purchase that product again until it goes on sale. salt 1 cup sugar 2 eggs beaten until thick and light 1 Tbsp. 70. Wow! Image and recipe by 12 Tomatoes. From Scratch Noodles from Delishably. Potato Casserole. Hey! 10 Easy Budget Meals Anyone Will Love Every Day. I make huge batches and freeze the extra. , This is great if youre not buying from Zaycon Foods. You are so right about a chair in the kitchen beats one on the porch! Growing some foods (small plot or pots) or even just sprouts on a window sill can help help fill our pantry. 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. Linda. Said it tasted like eggs so they ate it. Soooo many great thoughts, ideas, recipes! Some of the things people ate during the Great Depression are things we shun now. Lets share ideas with each other. Thank you sooo much for sharing! Stretches the noodles and the eggs. I never liked them, but my family did. Pour the tomato sauce over to give the rice enough moisture to cook. During the Great Depression, corn meal was one kitchen staple that was typically easily accessible and cost-effective. Then we eat all we can and can or freeze the rest. Its filling, cheap and kids love it. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. The only thing you need are apples, sugar, cinnamon, and some butter. One practice that is unique to us but is not out of reach of anyone. 49. Talk about a stretch! At that time, cooks measured ingredients in pinches, dashes and dibs. If youre really splurging, fried potatoes and onions. Menu Plan: Great Depression Recipes. 1 / 34. The meat just costs far too much and pasta is filling. I would advise anyone to buy an upright freezer and shop in bulk or even better contact a local farmer. We ate lots of beans and Mexican rice. I got 10 apples in one bag the other day and only had to cut off a tiny bit of bruising. 43. We fill up on salads and 2-3 vegetable sides.Did you know you can make your own cheese using dry powdered milk? I keep a well-stocked pantry of dry and canned goods. Recipes from the Great Depression. Ask. This makes a roux. Linda. Split pea soup and lentil soups are all super cheap. We buy meat in bulk, so most of my purchases are for perishables only. A side salad and some saltines. My grandmother was able to get the Beet greens that grocers would twist off for their customers before they weighed the beets for purchase. When I shop, I look for bargains. You can also make your own noodles quite easily. Made from fried potatoes, onions, and hot dogs, this mixture was then topped off with canned corn, canned peas, and stewed tomatoes. 21. 3) Cornmeal Mush with Milk. We always served this with warm corn bread. My family hasnt noticed. 2 cups of boiling water. I think that I spend too much in search of ingredients. In 1937, when the United States was in the throes of the Great Depression, Kraft Foods launched the iconic Mac and Cheese. My mom had to be inventive to feed all five of us. Pasta and rice are great for stretching anything at mealtime. Home made soups, pot pies, casseroules, fresh oven breads and pasteries, fermented foods like yogurt and kraut, pickles and relishes, canning. It saves a lot of money when Im not buying prepackaged food. I buy organic veggies but dont peel them when I am low on cash we dont do organic but still dont peel them. Also, I do one month worth of grocery shopping at a time. Ask if you can have them. 9. 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. Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. We make from scratch as much as time allows. I would rather eat at home and not drive in and sit at a table and wait for a meal. 67. Salad can be made night Your family will think they are living large and you will cut your grocery money down. I dehydrated my whole garlic crop in slices (other than the ones for replanting) and can use as is or grind up. Ive learned how to cook. The Dime Meal Eating Cheap in the Great Depression. I love it! 1 large yellow onion, chopped. Mix to form a batter. Still do and hate food waste. The place I go to is American Discount Foods. 1930's Potato Soup and Biscuits from Everyday Foodie. Well minus the bacon and all the extra cheese in my recipe. We raised hogs for meat. Then I dont go back to the store and get caught in oh this is a good deal. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Get the Recipe! 50% off yogurt makes nice frozen treats that we would not have otherwise. However!!! Pinterest is AWESOME for helping with recipes! Hi Geni, oh my gosh, I love your comment! Its normally $3.57 per loaf. It made sandwiches for my husbands lunch all week, then I made broth and turned that into noodle soup. Dandelions were often used in meals as well. Linda, it has been great reading this post. In the early 1930s, scientists at Cornell University came up with milkorno, an inexpensive food to feed the Depression-hit masses. Although I do not think gardening your own saves any money I now feel its at least a better option, healthier food, teaching my kids where food comes from, some to put up in storage, etc. from Julia's Simply Southern. I have bought a half gallon of OJ there for 50 cents and a FLAT of strawberries with nothing wrong with them for 2$ (0.25 a quart). Today, I will show you a cheap meal from the Great Depression. It doesnt have to be that youre eating the exact same meal (e.g. 58. Linda, Your email address will not be published. toes. Have you ever seen that fog that rolls down and out when you open the door? I take advantage of the Meijerbuy 10 get the 11th one free offers PASTA!!! 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. Top ramen omelet. No cooking, just reheating! This is a tip I got from someone else-at Halloween. Life is good, stay well my friend! 82. Roll out and cut into similarly-sized shapes. 23. 13.8K. The Great Depression lasted a decade, but its effects changed a generation. Carrots are the same. We cook things from scratch about 90% of the time, rather than using packaged stuff. Milk, cream, or half and half. Save this grease for cooking later. Grace Mannon Updated: Feb. 21, 2023. Coarsely chopped cauliflower and sweet onions add a chunkiness to this sauce that feels nearly reminiscent of a bolognese. We buy wheat berries rather than flour and grind our own. Again just like it sounds like. We now have a shed that is set up strictly for meat processing which has a long counter, freezer, meat slicer 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. Start by melting 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a pot and adding 2 tablespoons of flour for a roux. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. This collection of 20 depression-era recipes is a tasty idea that you can still use today. Miller. Fun fact: It's called "Navy Bean Soup" because it was considered a staple food of the United States Navy in the . You'll even find bread, cakes, pies, and custards that are delightful additions to frugal cooking. 65. From hearty stews to creamy soups, there's something . 1.6 Great Depression Foods - Mulligan Stew. 93 year old cook and great grandmother, Clara, recounts her childhood during the Great Depression as she prepares meals from the era. "My large Italian family gathered in the kitchen and tried many ways to prepare Sunday dinner on a tight budget. 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. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. They took a small amount of the meat they were serving for supper and made a nice soup. During the depression, my elders on both sides made oxtail soup because it was the cheapest part of the cow. Photo courtesy of A Modern Homestead. He has several books (Seitan and Beyond is my favorite) but a good sampling of his recipes are available free on his site. Mini pies (masa/corn flour mixed with water or broth, pushed into muffin tins, filled with whatever leftovers and some cheese work well). A typical hot cocoa beverage from the depression era looked like this: 2 tbsp of cocoa. I can get 10 lbs of potatoes for $2-3 at Aldi. Spices and Salt. Cut back on animal protein and we have a big garden. Its all about saving money, right? Served at Franklin Delano Roosevelt's White House, this dessert is not overly sweet. Jane Ziegelman and Andy Coe, authors of A Square Meal, discuss food trends of the time. 69. What a great list! Some are wild others we raise ourselves or purchase from local farms or auctions. 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. 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. 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. 74-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. We buy food at a scratch and dent store. It helps me to repurpose my leftovers into other meals. Its all about cooking at home and eating fewer carbs or like you said balance them with proteins. This meal costs less than $3 for four servings. Hoover Stew Recipe; 8. It can be done, but its hard work. I serve them like my mom did, with fried potatoes and cornbread. 72. 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. Add rest of milk and water and cook for 5 more minutes. To stop eating out, we take cheese and crackers or sandwich makings. Hi Frank, great comment! 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. I cook some chicken. Meat mixed in gravy makes it go farther than chunks of roast for everyone. I fry ground beef, use the grease to make a gravy and serve on toast. 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. shape, BOIL. I spent just about $300 for the month of February, which comes to $10.71 per day. 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. Also cook oatmeal, cream of wheat and if I get chicken I shred it to make it last. We have one butchered professionally for all the different cuts and I butcher one or 2 for sausage and make bacon myself. 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. You can have a cup of soup, or soup for a group quickly. I dont need recipes. Which THEN gets turned into Chicken Pot Pie w/ homemade pie crust! Too many of us have gotten used to meat potatoes and a veggie. Im so happy youve found us. People at the time were forced to find cheap and creative ways to use food efficiently, resulting in some dishes you may not think of making today, but that was what the resources of the time . No money for luxuries. 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! https://chefmarkanthony.com/menu-category/burgers/ has many meatless recipes that are healthy and good tasting. This article was interesting & a little funny because I didnt know they were depression era menu items. Made stew over rice. Lentil patties (lentils cooked until tender, mash up with seasoning and onion, shape and fry or bake. lemon juice 5 Tbsps. Baked bean sandwich. I picked up 4 loaves and froze them. Companies give away free things like deodorant. This pie is a Hoosier tradition that dates back to the 1800s. A small potato or other starch and a generous veggie portion. 68. Serve hot over bread, biscuits, or toast. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. Life is so good! Fish patties (salmon or tuna, bread crumbs, lemon juice, mustard, onion, egg. What they had to endure for the next 30 years or more I can only imagine. 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. Dr. Battaglino says one of the best foods for mental health is fatty fish, like salmon, sardines, and tuna. 41. 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. Twice a year we go to an Amish bulk supply store and buy the basics. To stop eating out, we take cheese and crackers or sandwich makings. Baked Onions and Peanut Butter. Im diabetic, so I cant fill up my meals with lots of rice or pasta. Saving for us has more to do with how we shop than how we cook. 32. What do you think? We make it once a month in a huge stock pot. Getting creative in that area too. As one of the oddest combinations on this list, baked onions and peanut butter were a filling meal for many during the Great Depression. I know this sounds crazy, but we all need to rethink what we think a meal is. Besides, working in the garden or feeding & watering etc. 77. Lasts a long time and feeds many. My grandmother made Top Ramen once a week for dinner with sliced boiled eggs. Oh my goodness, the prices just keep escalating at the grocery stores. 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