My neighbor saw my 'fancy' dinner and asked for the recipe

I was eating a bowl of rice and beans with a fried egg on top on my porch, and she said it looked like something from a restaurant. I told her the total cost was about $1.75 per plate. Anyone have other cheap meals that look impressive?

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tylerw921mo ago

Try roasted carrots with a little honey and thyme.

coleman.jade25d ago

Oh man, yes! You can take that even further by tossing them with some balsamic glaze and crumbled feta before serving. It sounds so extra but it's basically just a few more pantry staples, and people lose their minds over it every time.

barbara3991mo ago

That's hilarious, she's totally right about it looking fancy. My go-to is a baked potato loaded with whatever's in the fridge, looks like a whole meal. It costs pennies and feels way more special than it is.