Who Would Like This Book:
Good and Cheap makes healthy, delicious meals feel affordable and doable - even for total kitchen newbies. The recipes are approachable, flexible, and encourage swapping in what you already have on hand (perfect for clearing out the fridge or making the most of a produce box). Whether you’re a college student, a young family, or just looking to trim your grocery bill, you’ll appreciate the straightforward recipes, budget-friendly tips, and focus on real ingredients over processed foods. Bonus points: buying a copy also helps get another cookbook into the hands of someone in need!
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers found the suggested budget of $4 a day unrealistic in higher-cost areas or for larger households, especially as food prices rise. If you’re living with severe financial constraints or dietary restrictions, the inclusion of some pricier ‘pantry staples’ (like olive oil, tahini, or organic eggs) might feel a little out of touch. Others felt a few recipes called for ingredients or quantities (like lots of cayenne) that didn’t quite match the goal of simplicity or universal appeal.
About:
"Good and Cheap: Eat Well On $4/Day" by Leanne Brown is a cookbook aimed at providing delicious, healthy, and affordable recipes for individuals on a tight budget. The book includes a variety of recipes such as Potato Leek Pizza, Vegetable Quiche, Jambalaya, Corn Soup, and Sweet and Savory Pineapple Salad, with a focus on cost-effective ingredients. The author not only offers recipes but also provides estimates of the cost per serving, making it easy for readers to plan their meals economically. The book is praised for its simplicity and accessibility, making it ideal for beginners in the kitchen or those looking to stretch their food budget.
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By showing that kitchen skill, and not budget, is the key to great food, Good and Cheap will help you eat well-really well-on the strictest of budgets.
Created for people who have to watch every dollar-but particularly those living on the U.S. food stamp allotment of $4.00 a day-Good and Cheap is a cookbook filled with delicious, healthful recipes backed by ideas that will make everyone who uses it a better cook. From Spicy Pulled Pork to Barley Risotto with Peas, and from Chorizo and White Bean Ragù to Vegetable Jambalaya, the more than 100 recipes maximize every ingredient and teach economical cooking methods. There are recipes for breakfasts, soups and salads, lunches, snacks, big batch meals-and even desserts, like crispy, gooey Caramelized Bananas. Plus there are tips on shopping smartly and the minimal equipment needed to cook successfully.
And when you buy one, we give one! With every copy of Good and Cheap purchased, the publisher will donate a free copy to a person or family in need. Donated books will be distributed through food charities, nonprofits, and other organizations. You can feel proud that your purchase of this book supports the people who need it most, giving them the tools to make healthy and delicious food.
An IACP Cookbook Awards Winner.
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About the Author:
Leanne Brown wrote Good and Cheap as the capstone for her master's in food studies from New York University. She and her husband live in New York City.
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