My "In a Pinch" list....

We all get 'in a pinch' from time to time if we're on a budget.
Here's a sample of what Works For Me(with a family of 8):

For Breakfast:
Oatmeal- whole rolled oats $1.90 for a barrel with 30 servings.
2 gallons of milk- $6.80

For lunch and suppers:
2-3lb bags of onions- $2 (IGA)
1 very large pack of ground beef (5 to 6 lbs) $10 at Walmart
carrots- $1
2 boxes pasta $1.50
split peas- $1
pinto beans- $2
turkey ham- $2.50
2 cans sp. sauce- $1.80
potatoes- $5
2 cans tomatoes- $1
cornmeal-$2
eggs $1.25

For lunch:
split pea soup with cornbread
pinto beans and cornbread
chili cheese baked potatoes
turkey, ham, potatoes, and onion skillet dish
hamburger soup
potato soup
baked potatoes with diced ham and cheese

For supper:
spaghetti
chili
veggie-beef patties with baked potatoes
goolash
tamale pie
enchilada bake
beef-potato hash

This list would get our family of 8 through a week and a family of 4 through 2.
It's frugal and it's simple and it Works for Me!