California Three Bean Chili ($0.53 per Serving) WOW, this chili recipe has increased from $0.53 to $0.85 per cup. That is a 38% increase since March of 2020. This makes me wonder how much my previous By the Penny Recipes have increased. My family loves this bean chili in the cold months and through the Lenten season. This recipe was modified to satisfy my families preferred taste from the McCormick California Three Bean Chili: https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/main-dishes/california-three-bean-chili Ingredients - 1 tablespoons oil 1 small-medium chopped onion 1 large clove of garlic 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 can (15 ounces) or 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 ounces) or 1 cup red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 ounces) or 1 cup Great Northern beans or pinto, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Cumin, Ground 1 teas...
Menu Plan #342 NOTE- 1- Click on the picture and get a link to a post sharing the recipe. 2- Although all prices were correct at the time of the blog postings, the current cost of these dishes may be higher due to inflation and/or location. Published March 2026: USDA Thrifty Food Plan According to this plan, our family’s weekly budget is $192.80. Since June has 4 Sundays, our monthly budget is $771.20. With my son’s Court of Honor coming up, we’re planning ahead so the refreshment costs don’t catch us off guard. Rather than scrambling at the last minute, I’m taking a slow‑and‑steady approach: strategic purchases over the next two months and rolling any leftover grocery money into a small sinking fund dedicated to the event. Grocery Shopping Tip: Leveraging your Money: This week Kroger had a rock bottom sale on soda. One case of diet coke for $8.99 with a limit of 5....