Kate’s Cuisine

3 – 4 pounds of chicken bones
6 stalks of celery, roughly chopped into 2 – 3 pieces each $0.44
6 large carrots, roughly chopped into 2 – 3 pieces each $1.02
1 large onion, quartered $0.47
6 – 8 cloves of garlic, smashed $0.08
Teaspoon of salt $0.01
1/2 teaspoon [...]

1/3 cup all-purpose flour $0.07
1/2 teaspoon salt $0.01
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper $0.01
1/2 teaspoon paprika $0.01
3 pounds cubed stewing beef $15.75
2 tablespoons vegetable oil $0.14
2 leeks $1.50
2 onions $0.94
1 tablespoon butter $0.06
2 large crushed garlic cloves [...]

Perfect for a cold winter’s night!

2 pounds stewing beef $10.50
2 tablespoons canola oil $0.14
2 cups chopped carrots (about 2 large carrots) $0.34
1 stalk celery $0.11
1 large onion $0.47
1 can diced tomatoes $0.99
1/2 cup frozen corn $0.50
1/2 cup frozen green bean [...]

So good you have to go all the way to Louisiana to get it!

1 package of Louisiana Fish Fry Products Cajun Gumbo Mix
2 – 3 pounds pre-cooked chicken and/or sausage, or 2 pounds seafood
2 quarts (8 cups) chicken stock
1.) In a large pot, combine chicken stock and Gumbo Mix. Stir well and bring to a [...]

If the cost of this meal scares you, take heart in knowing that you’ll probably get at least 3 meals from it!

2 pounds stewing beef $10.50
2 pounds ground beef $8.22
4 cans kidney beans $3.08
4 cans tomatoes $3.96
1 can tomato sauce $1.19
1 large onion, cut into [...]

This is one of those meals that got me excited when I was young and noticed Mom cooking it. It’s hearty and it makes the house smell terrific. More importantly than anything, it’s delicious! Mom always told me that the secret to this chili is in the stewing beef and she might not be wrong. [...]

1 cup butter $0.89
2 leeks, sliced $1.50
1 quart chicken broth $1.99
1 tablespoon cornstarch $0.27
4 cups potatoes (about 6), peeled and diced $1.02
2 cups heavy cream $1.76
1/2 pound of bacon, sliced  $2.35
Salt and pepper to taste $0.02
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2.50
Total Cost  $12.30
1.) Add the uncooked bacon bits to [...]