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Table of Contents for
5 Meals for $5
How to Feed 5 People 5 Meals for $5.00 - $8.00 or Less!
You Don't Need to Be Wealthy To Eat Healthy

By Jaci Rae - The Queen of More Green

Table of Contents

Shopping and Price List            12
Beef     12
Poultry 12
Pork     12
Fish / Seafood  12
Vegetarian Protein Substitute    12
Ready-to-Eat Foods     13
Bread / Cereal  13
Crackers / Grain / Nuts / Chips 13
Pasta / Rice      14
Cheese 14
Dairy    14
Vegetarian Dairy Substitutes     14
Beans / Lentils, etc.       15
Misc. Canned Goods / Soup     15
Condiments      15
Spices  15
Fresh Herbs / Bulbs      16
Fruit     16
Fresh Veggies   16
Frozen or Canned Veggies        17
Beverages        17
Goodies           18
Baking Goods  18
Weights and Measures Chart    20
Weights and Measures for Product       20
Servings and Portion Size Chart            21
Chapter 1 - How Much Money Do You Spend a Year on Food?         22
Chapter 2 - Learning to be Frugal         24
Chapter 3 - Spending Less Than You Earn – The Plan  26
Chapter 4 – More Tips to Help You Get More out of Your Groceries and Save Even More      29
Chapter 5 - The Shopping List  35
Chapter 6 - The Recipes           36
Asian Cuisine under $5 for 5 People     36
Chicken Lo Mein          36
Chicken Rice Chow Mein         36
Chicken Top Ramen Chow Mein          37
Curried Chicken           37
Thai Chicken    38
Vegetable Chow Mein  38
Asian Cuisine under $8 for 5 People     39
Egg Fu Yung    39
Fried Rice        39
Japanese Potsticker Soup         39
Pork and Pineapple      40
Szechwan Stir Fry - Tofu          40
Szechwan Stir Fry - Chicken    41
Beef Cuisine under $5 for 5 People       42
Chili Dogs and Salad    42
Chuck Roast    42
Ground Beef Goulash   42
Hamburger Noodle Delight       43
Sheppard’s Pie 43
Beef Cuisine under $8 for 5 People       44
BBQ Boneless Shoulder Roast 44
Beef Divan       44
Beef Divan and Rice     45
Beef and Noodles         45
Beef Stroganoff            46
Beef Tater Tot Casserole          46
Biscuits, Beans and Beef           46
Cowboy Cuisine           47
Hamburger and French Fries     47
Heavenly Hamburgers   47
Hobo Stew       48
Pot Roast         48
Sloppy Joes      49
Stuffed Bell Peppers     49
Breakfast for under $5 for 5 People      50
Biscuits and Gravy        50
Cereal  50
Country Biscuits           50
Fruit Pancakes  51
Mom’s Fake-Out Buckwheat Pancakes            51
Breakfast for under $8 for 5 People      52
Breakfast Burrito          52
Cereal, Fruit and Milk   52
Cereal, Fruit and Soy Milk        52
Cinnamon French Toast            52
French Toast    53
Grandma’s Planchita’s and Berries        53
Egg Cuisine for under $5 for 5 People   54
Boiled Egg Salad Sandwich      54
Pickled Eggs and Beets 54
Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes and Sausage            55
Veggie Omelet  55
Egg Cuisine for under $8 for 5 People   55
Egg Goulash (Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian) 55
Egg Substitute Salad Sandwich 56
Fried Egg Sandwich on English Muffin   56
Vegetarian Fried Egg Substitute on English Muffin         57
Scrambled Eggs and Potato / Tomato Goulash (Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian)          57
Toasted Egg Sandwich (Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian)          58
Eggs and Fruit  58
Helping Hand Meals under $5 for 5 People       59
Tony’s Original Crust Pepperoni Pizza  59
Helping Hand Meals under $8 for 5 People       59
Freschetta Pizza Night  59
Lasagna Night  59
Manischewitz Vegetable Soup  59
Pesto Pasta Primavera  60
Sweet & Sour Chicken 60
Signature Meatloaf        60
Mexican Cuisine for under $5 for 5 People        61
Cheesy Quesadilla’s and Spanish Rice  61
Red Beans & Rice        61
Mexican Cuisine for under $8 for 5 People        61
Mexican Beef Enchilada Lasagna          61
Mexican Chicken Enchilada Lasagna     62
Chicken Tacos 63
Chicken Tostadas and Salad     63
Enchiladas and Spanish Rice     63
Jalapeño Cornbread, Rice and Red Beans         64
Taco Salad       65
Tamale Pie       65
Tostadas and Salad      65
Vegetarian Tostadas and Salad 66
Spanish Beef Casserole            66
Spanish Chicken Casserole       67
Taco’s and Refried Beans         67
Pasta for under $5 for 5 People            68
Baked Macaroni and Cheese    68
Kraft Mac Attack         68
Kraft Mac Attack Surprise       69
Meatless Spaghetti and Salad    69
Top Ramen      69
Pasta for under $8 for 5 People            70
Balsamic Tortellini         70
Basic Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce and Salad       70
Kraft Mac Attack w/Tuna and Peas      70
Cajun Chicken Pasta    71
Kraft Mac Attack with a Twist  71
Lasagna            72
Salisbury Meat Balls and Spaghetti        72
Seafood / Fish / Tofu Alfredo    72
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Salad    73
Spicy Meatballs and Spaghetti  74
Sweet and Sour Meatballs and Spaghetti           74
Vegetarian Spicy Tofu and Spaghetti     75
Pork for under $5 for 5 People 75
B-B-Q Ham Sandwiches          75
Pork for under $8 for 5 People 76
BBQ Pork        76
Ham and Salad 76
Pork Butt Roast            77
Pork Chops and Applesauce    77
Quiche 77
Potato Cuisine for under $5 for 5 People           78
Hash Browns Pancakes (Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian)        78
Potato Au Gratin          78
Potatoes Pancakes (Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian)    79
Sweet Potato Soufflé    79
Potatoes Cuisine for under $8 for 5 People       80
Tater Tot and Egg Casserole (Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian) 80
Twice Baked Potatoes  80
Poultry for under $5 for 5 People          81
BBQ Turkey    81
Chicken and Rice         82
Citrus Chicken  82
Fresh Turkey Sandwich            83
Italian Chicken  83
Spicy Chicken  83
Turkey Dinner  84
Poultry for under $8 for 5 People          84
BBQ Chicken   84
BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans and Coleslaw       85
Breaded Chicken and Apple Coleslaw w/Oven Roasted Potatoes         85
Broccoli Chicken and Rice        86
Chicken and Dumplings            87
Chicken Divan  87
Chicken Divan with a Twist       88
Chicken Divan and Rice            88
Chicken Dogs and Salad           88
Chicken Fricassee        89
Chicken Huntington      89
Chicken Quesadilla’s and Spanish Rice 90
Chicken Salad Sandwich          90
Crunchy Chicken w/cheese and Horseradish Sauce       90
Lemon / Lime Chicken  91
Lemon Thyme Chicken 91
Onion and Mushroom Chicken 92
Rosemary and Garlic Cornish Game Hen          92
Succotash and Honey Chicken  93
Turkey Dinner with Caesar Salad          93
Turkey Pot Pie 94
Salads for under $5 for 5 People           94
Coleslaw          94
Caesar Salad    95
Chicken Caesar Salad  95
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Lime and Cucumber Salad            95
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce and Cucumber Salad           96
Hearts of Romaine Lettuce, Tomato and Lime Salad     96
Hearts of Romaine Salad          96
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato, Lime and Cucumber Salad    96
Iceberg Lettuce, Tomato and Lime Salad          97
Iceberg Lettuce, Lime and Rice Vinegar Salad  97
Iceberg Lettuce and Cucumber Salad    97
Iceberg Lettuce Salad   97
Iceberg Lettuce, Carrots and Celery Salad        97
Salmon Salad   98
Spinach and Egg Salad 98
Spinach Salad   98
Tuna Salad       99
Salads for under $8 for 5 People           99
Chicken Salad  99
Cucumber and Tomato Salad    99
Fruit Salad        100
Pasta Salad      100
Rice and Veggie Salad  101
Salad Dressing $0.27 - $0.98   102
Basic Thousand Island Salad Dressing   102
Basic Vinegar and Oil Salad Dressing    102
Caesar Salad Dressing  102
Grandma’s Little Secret Salad Dressing 103
Rosy Pink Salad Dressing         103
Seafood and Fish Cuisine for under $5 for 5 People      103
Tuna Burgers    103
Tuna Casserole 104
Seafood and Fish Cuisine for under $8 for 5 People      104
Fish Quesadillas            104
Salmon Salad Sandwich            104
Zesty Tuna Salad Sandwich      105
Tuna Melt         105
Soups / Chili / Chowders and Stews for under $5 for 5 People  106
Black Bean Soup          106
Broccoli and Cabbage Soup     106
California Veggie Soup with a Twist      107
Cheese and Potato Soup          107
Chicken Corn Chowder            108
Navy Bean Soup          108
Pasta Fagoli      108
Pumpkin Soup  109
Tuna Chowder 109
Soups / Chili / Chowders and Stews for under $8 for 5 People  110
Beef Cabbage and Barley Soup            110
Beef Stew        110
Beef, Vegetable and Barley Stew          111
Chicken Soup   111
Chili     112
French Onion Soup      112
Lentil Soup       113
Oyster Chowder           113
Oyster Stew     114
Potato Chowder           114
Potato Leek Soup        115
Split Pea Soup  115
Tomato Soup   116
Turkey Soup    116
Vegetable Soup            116
Vegetarian Chili            117
Snacks for under $5 for 5 People          118
Bacon Cheese Popcorn            118
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars            118
Cajun Beach Popcorn   118
Carrots and Dip            119
Celery w/Peanut Butter 119
Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers  119
Cheese Popcorn           119
Cheesy Biscuits            119
Chile Bo Billie Popcorn 120
Chipotle Popcorn         120
Chow Mein Popcorn    121
Classic Granola            121
Classic Kettle Corn Popcorn    121
Coconut Luau Treat      122
Doritos Dip Delight       122
Fruit Delight      122
Fruit Smoothies            122
Hawaiian Luau Popcorn            123
Herbal Resort Popcorn 123
Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich   124
Homemade Popsicles   124
Hometown Barbeque Popcorn  124
Nacho’s Grande           124
Orange Jewels Delightful Drink 125
Oriental Delight Popcorn           125
Pizza Delight Popcorn   126
Rice and Raisin Custard            126
Sweet and Savory Popcorn Dream       126
Deserts for under $5 for 5 People         127
4th of July Popcorn       127
Almond Vanilla Dream Popcorn            127
Baked Apples  127
Brownies from a Box    128
Cake from a Box          128
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls       128
Caramel Corn (Regular)            129
Chocolate Chip Popcorn          129
Cinnamon Popcorn       130
Cinnamon Rolls            130
Dieter’s Delight Chocolate Popcorn      130
Gingerbread Cookie Mix from a Box    131
Grandma’s Orange Popcorn     131
Halloween Popcorn Treat         131
Mom’s Coffee Cake     132
Peanut Butter Cookies  132
Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn      133
Pink Bunny Easter Popcorn      133
Popcorn Peanut Butter Bars      133
Slushie Time     134
Snowflake Popcorn      134
St. Patrick’s Day Popcorn        134
Valentine’s Popcorn     135
Tropical Heat Wave Popcorn   135
Yellow Cupcakes from a Box   135
Vanilla Ice Cream         136
Deserts for under $8 for 5 People         136
Angel Food Cake and Fruit Topping     136
Apple Pie Delight          137
Butterscotch Popcorn   137
Caramel Corn (Party Mix)        138
Carnival Delight Carmel Apples            138
Chocolate Angel Food Cake    139
Chocolate Cake           139
Cream Cheese Danish  140
Festive Christmas Popcorn       141
Homemade Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Treat            141
Ooey Gooey Upside-down Pineapple Cake      142
Puppy Chow    142
Rocky Road to Heaven Popcorn Balls  142
Tuitty Fruity Surprise Popcorn  143
Whipped Cream and Berries     143
Miscellaneous Food for under $5 for 5 People  144
Maple Syrup    144
Homemade Tortilla Chips         144
Spicy Salsa       144
Zesty Salsa       145
Miscellaneous Food for under $8 for 5 People  145
Pizza    145
Rice and Cornbread Casserole 145
Chapter 7 - Grocery Store Sale Dates List        147
Chapter 8 - Free or Inexpensive Ways to Go Out and Have a Good Time (A Few More Expensive Times for a Treat When You are Saving A Lot More Than You Spend!)            150
Chapter 9 Dining out for $5 - $10         156
National Chains            156
Epilogue - A Little Bit About Jaci Rae   157
The Early Years and Learning the Value of a Dollar       157
Catalogue         159

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