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My wife insisted I could make a decent meal from just half an onion, a jar of olives, and some leftover rice, and I'm still surprised she was right.

I was ready to order takeout, but she challenged me to try a fried rice with those three things plus some soy sauce and an egg I found, and it turned into a solid dinner that saved us $35 last Friday night.
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juliag19
juliag192mo ago
Oh, the "stubborn and not wanting to spend the money" is the real secret ingredient. My fridge has looked like a sad yard sale before, and my pride just will not let me admit defeat to a wilting carrot and some old tortillas. The victory dance after making a weirdly good quesadilla is honestly better than any takeout.
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the_morgan
the_morgan2mo ago
That "solid dinner that saved us $35" is the best feeling. My partner does the same thing, pointing at three random things in the fridge. I've learned a splash of vinegar or lemon juice can make almost anything taste like a real meal. It's not about fancy recipes, just being stubborn and not wanting to spend the money.
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wright.luna
Isn't that victory dance the best, @the_morgan?
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