Watching mythical kitchen about hash browns and wondering if anybody have any ideas on how to make potatoes into other things that are extremely cheap. I usually have only potatoes and margarine at last 2 weeks before I get food stamps because it isn’t enough to cover basic food things.

Does anybody know any good ideas or recipes or something that does not require a lot of other one time ingredients? That’s really cheap on quantities, like spices, where it can last a while with it being really inexpensive.

Things I have is absolutely basic cooking skills and cooking appliances. Microwave oven and stove. I don’t have much of anything because and can’t afford anything

Anybody have any ideas or recipes or thoughts?

  • just_another_person@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    I have some thoughts on this, but do want to echo what one other poster said about bulk buying ingredients. If you’re in the US, Costco accepts EBT at all stores, and I believe you don’t need a membership. I would also look online to find any and all local food assistance programs to help augment what you will have available to have available, because some rice and beans could absolutely change your life with some potatoes.

    For recipes:

    • Potato soup/chowder (good storage)
    • Korean stews if you can get your hands on a big bag of Korean red pepper powder one time that lasts years, usually
    • Scalloped potatoes
    • Mashed potatoes (good storage)
    • Kenji’s Crispiest Potatoes Ever
    • Real Slow Baked Potatoes (1+ hour in the oven, no foil) though this doesn’t store well
    • Broth and potatoes (some people try to rebrand as Melting Potatoes
    • Oven Baked Fries

    Some of these may need more ingredients, like a base broth, but most should be pretty minimal. I have all kinds of food buying and providing hacks if you need more tips, or mention a general area of where you’re at. Someone else may also know of other programs you can take advantage of.