Looking for cheap meal ideas? Wise Bread has the answer! One of my favorite sites, Wise Bread has an awesome archive packed full of frugal ideas for house and home. It is a treasure chest of goodies for those looking to save money and possibly help save the planet. Most of the articles have a green twist for those of us wanting environmentally friendly options for cooking, cleaning, and living.

Check out Lentil Love: How to Sex Up a Simple Staple and Save, loaded with recipes centered around the humble lentil. The author includes links to recipes for dips, soups, salads, and even lentil bread in a variety of ethnic cuisines such as Moroccan, Ethiopian, South African, German, and Mediterranean.

Once you’ve had your fill of lentils, hop over to Cooking with Cabbage: Ten Cheap Meal Ideas. This article includes ideas for slaws, soups, and Chinese favorites low mein and egg rolls. Also check out the author’s Survival Mode Produce List, which includes (what else?) cabbage.

Still hungry for more? Look up 8 Meatless Dishes for Meat-n-Taters Lovers, great recipes for those who favor meat and potato meals but are looking to expand their palates and shrink their grocery bills.

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