There are hundreds of ways to make meals that cost less than a dollar or two per serving. Before we share some recipes, here are some basic grocery store staples:
Rice
Beans
Canned Tomatoes
Lentils
Tortillas
Spinach (frozen or fresh, whatever is cheaper)
Bananas
Milk
Oatmeal (cheaper in large drums rather than packets)
Cheese (Cheaper when purchased in blocks and shred at home)
Bread
Pasta
Pasta sauces
Butter
Peanut butter
Garlic
Onion
Vegetables [...]