Showerthought: my mom's "just add rice" trick cut our grocery bill by $60 a week and I owe her an apology | Budget Friendly Meals

Max Brown · 2026-10-19T23:00:03.563985+00:00

I used to roll my eyes when my mom in Cleveland kept saying "stretch it with rice" every time I complained about meat prices. Last month I finally tried it with a $7 pack of chicken thighs and a $2 bag of rice, and we got 5 dinners out of it instead of 2. I texted her the receipt total and she just sent back a laughing emoji. What's the one cheap staple you always keep on hand for stretching meals?

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Showerthought: my mom's "just add rice" trick cut our grocery bill by $60 a week and I owe her an apology | Budget Friendly Meals - The Community Guide