Growing up, my childhood struggle meals often consisted of simple, budget-friendly ingredients that my family could stretch over several meals. One classic was a big pot of rice and beans, seasoned with whatever spices we had on hand. Sometimes it was plain pasta with butter and a sprinkle of cheese, or even a can of tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.
We also had a lot of creative meals like “fridge soup,” where we’d throw together whatever veggies were left over from the week into a broth. It wasn’t fancy, but those meals were always filling and often turned out to be fun family cooking experiences. What were some of yours?
Growing up, my childhood struggle meals often consisted of simple, budget-friendly ingredients that my family could stretch over several meals. One classic was a big pot of rice and beans, seasoned with whatever spices we had on hand. Sometimes it was plain pasta with butter and a sprinkle of cheese, or even a can of tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches.
We also had a lot of creative meals like “fridge soup,” where we’d throw together whatever veggies were left over from the week into a broth. It wasn’t fancy, but those meals were always filling and often turned out to be fun family cooking experiences. What were some of yours?