Most of us want to eat well, to feed ourselves and those we care about in a way that’s nourishing, enjoyable and affordable.

Rising food costs have made it more challenging to eat both out and in. With the impacts of climate change, tariffs, energy costs and other factors affecting what’s for dinner every night, “struggle meals” have become popular on social media as a means of sharing strategies for feeding our families well, beyond instant noodles. (Though yes, noodles are quick and delicious and can be dressed up in so many ways.)

Though fast and prepared convenience food can seem relatively inexpensive, and they often save time, it’s almost always more affordable to cook from scratch – which doesn’t have to be time-consuming. (Sales of low-cost packaged foods such as Hamburger Helper

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