I Tried to Make a $5 Meal (Here's What It Really Cost)

In this video, I take on the $5 meal challenge using a marked-down rotisserie chicken, and I show you what it actually takes to turn that into a complete, satisfying dinner.

This isn't just about cheap recipes. It's about store-and-save systems, pantry cooking, and learning how to stretch what you buy. In this video, you'll see:
How I stretched a $3.15 rotisserie chicken
Why a stocked pantry matters for budget cooking
How to make chicken tortilla soup
My first time making homemade tortillas (and what I learned)
A simple apple dessert
HOw imperfect cooking can still save money

Today's modern home economist takeaway: Budget meals don't start at the grocery store. They start with systems.

If you're learning how to feed your family well on a tight budget, pantry cook, or build sustainable homemaking systems, you're in the right place.

Let me know in the comments: Do you count pantry ingredients when calculating the cost of a meal?

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