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The frugal yet flavorful meal here is from three great cooks who estimate the total cost at just $1.37 per setting.

Budget Macaroni and Cheese is a quick, creamy and comforting main dish shared by Debbie Carlson of San Diego, California. "I’ve tried many macaroni and cheese recipes, but this is my favorite," she says.

Vegetable Salad from Pat Scott of Delray Beach, Florida is a super combination of crunchy fresh vegetables coated with a tangy marinade.

Even a budget meal can include dessert, points out Teresa Pelkey of Cherry Valley, Massachusetts, who sent her old-fashioned recipe for Great-Grandma’s Ginger Cake.