You know the feeling: the fridge is nearly empty, you're exhausted, and ordering takeout seems like the only option. But takeout blows your budget, and you're left with the same guilt tomorrow. The Cost-Per-Meal Method is not about gourmet cooking or hours of meal prep. It's a practical system for anyone who wants to eat decently without the mental load or the financial drain. You'll learn to anchor meals around cheap, versatile staples, stretch expensive proteins across multiple dinners, and turn your freezer into a bank you can withdraw from when energy runs low. There are no lectures about avoiding convenience foods — some shortcuts make financial sense, and this book helps you decide which ones. Every strategy assumes a small kitchen, basic equipment, and a tired cook who just wants dinner sorted. You'll get real timings, real quantities, and honest advice on what actually works when you're running on empty. Stop feeling bad about what you can't do and start using the method that makes every meal cost less — and take less out of you. Part of The Tired Cook's Library.
About the author
Orla Kildonan Ogilvie writes for The Tired Cook's Library.
