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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We spend way too much on food but I have no idea how to get the costs down.  Here is the cost for our dinner last night which ended up costing $22.  We are a family of 3:

Organic chicken breast, 1 pound, used all of it and no leftovers:  $7
Organic broccoli and bag of shredded carrots:  $6
Box of special rice:  $4
Bread crumbs and butter based on the amount used for meal: $2
Beverage (juice):  $3

Total:  $22 for eating at home, no leftovers
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Well, I am assuming you prioritize organic, so assuming you want to keep that there are still a few ways you could reduce this cost considerably.

#1) Meal plan and buy in bulk.  Locate a source of cheaper organic chicken.  EG on sale or at Costco etc.  Repackage at home in 1 pound quantities and freeze.  I don't shop at Costco but I see online that organic chicken breast there can be $4.99/pound.   Aldis has it cheaper than $7 per pound too.

#2) substitute other chicken meat (thighs, etc) -- my family only eats chicken breast though so this won't work for everyone.

#3) use regular rice instead of fancy boxed rice.   MUCH MUCH cheaper.   2 C of rice is maybe 50 cents?

#4) buy regular carrots instead of a bag of shredded carrots and spend 2 minutes grating with a grater.  Carrots can be as low as $1 per pound.

#5) I don't know how expensive organic broccoli is, but I have a rule never to spend more than $1.99 a pound for fresh produce.  If broccoli is more than that, keep looking until you find a leafy green vegetable or cruciferous vegetable that is less than $1.99 a pound.   Or buy something frozen.

#6) buy the breadcrumbs and butter when on sale and freeze or store safely to cut that price in half.

Your meal is breaded chicken breasts, rice, and two vegetables.  You should be able to make that for $12.[/quote]

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