Forkonomics

5 Meals for $50

This series features five budget-friendly meals built from a single shopping trip totaling approximately $49.40. Each recipe is designed to be practical, flexible, and satisfying — with clear instructions, real-world pricing, and scaled portions to serve at least four.

Recipes

• Affordable Meals: Chicken and Veggie Bake

• Affordable Meals: Chicken Noodle Soup

• Affordable Meals: Homemade Pizza

• Affordable Meals: Ham & Cheese Egg Bake with Toast

• Affordable Meals: Pasta with Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread & Tossed Salad

Ingredient Philosophy

Forkonomics recipes are built on real-life cooking — practical, flexible, and budget-conscious.

We assume the following pantry staples are on hand:

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Butter or margarine

Frozen vegetables are used to reduce prep time and support affordability. Fresh swaps are alwa