A whole chicken - I roast it and easily get 2 meals out of it, then boil the carcass, remove the extra meat and save for chicken salad, and then make chicken noodle soup which is always a big hit.
I also think turkey is a great value. I often buy a thawed turkey breast at the meat dept. It easily feeds my family of 5 and makes a very good inexpensive meal.
Rice and potatoes - Very filling. I highly recommend a rice cooker. I bought one at the local Dollar Store for $12 (Proctor and Silex). I works great and makes great tasting rice.
Frozen, bagged veggies - They often have a sale on frozen, bagged veggies of 5 bags for $5. I buy brussel sprouts, green beans, corn, etc. I cook the veggies by steaming them. They taste great, are nutritious and you can control the amount you prepare so much less waste.
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