5 Meals for $5 - How to Feed 5 People 5 Meals for $5.00 - $8.00 or Less! You Don't Need to Be Wealthy To Eat Healthy [Paperback]

The Queen of More Green (Author), Jaci Rae (Author), Albert Garcia (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0974622990 | ISBN-13: 978-0974622996 | Edition: 1st

Food is the second highest expenditure in most people's lives, yet they don't pay attention to it. Pay yourself by using the information inside of 5 Meals for $5. This cook book is not only filled with delicious and plentiful recipes, it is filled with the information on how you can get the same prices and lower than the recipes listed!

You don't need to change what you eat, just the way you shop! And you don't need to rely on Spam or unhealthy meals to live in today's debt ridden economy. It's not all about coupons and Jaci will show you how!

If you think you might starve because of portion size, think again! If you're single, freeze the leftovers and save or cut down the recipes and eat a fresh meal every day and using Jaci's Buddy Shopping System.

5 Meals for $5 also has a weights and measures chart, free date night ideas, measure conversion tables, Jaci Rae's "The Plan" on how to get out of debt and much more!

The delicious recipes inside many times include the cost of a salad, fruit and/or beverage. One recipe example:

Pot Roast
Cost per person $0.97
Total cost five people $4.87
2 lbs chuck roast ($1.92) (my store just had a sale for $0.69 a lbs. A los less than listed here!)
1 lb. potatoes, diced ($0.40)
4 carrots, chopped ($0.10)
1 onion, chopped ($0.30)
1 beef bouillon ($0.16)
1 garlic clove, minced ($0.01)
Salt and pepper to taste ($0.02)
Iceberg Lettuce and Cucumber Salad ($1.45) (recipe listed in book)
Basic Vinegar and Oil Salad Dressing ($0.42) (recipe listed in book)
1 lemon, sliced in 5 wedges ($0.09)

Saute chuck roast in a dash of oil until both sides all dark brown (about 2 minutes on each side on high). Combine all other ingredients into a large stew pot or crock-pot. Once meat is browned, put into pot with other veggies and spices and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until Meat is tender and fully cooked. Make salad and serve with chilled water and lemon wedge.

California Veggie Soup with a Twist
*Cost per cup: $0.275
Approx calories per cup: 118
Approx. fat per cup: 2.2 grams
Approx carbs per cup: 22.8

2 lbs potatoes, diced ($0.80)
1 lb. carrots, diced ($0.50)
3 stalks celery, chopped ($0.08)
1 cup peas ($0.80)
1 cup corn ($0.56)
1 cup broccoli ($0.64)
1 onion, finely chopped ($0.30)
1 clove of garlic, minced ($0.0043)
10 cups water
1 chicken or beef bullion cube ($0.16)
1 avocado, blended until smooth ($1.00)
1 lime, juiced and zested ($0.09)

Recipes range from Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Thai, American, Classics, desserts and more! Time saving and delicious recipes have also helped Jaci Rae lose 28 lbs and save money!

Chicken Lo Mein
Cost per person for one serving $0.98
Total cost for five people averages $4.88

Thai Chicken
Cost per person for one serving $0.97
Total cost for five people averages $4.85

Sweet Potato Souffle
Cost of meal per person $0.96
Total cost for five people averages $4.79

Citrus Chicken
Cost of meal per person $0.98
Total cost for five people averages $4.91

Pasta Fagoli
Cost of meal per person $0.99
Total cost for five people averages $4.97

Jaci Rae Is The Queen of More Green. Known for her frugal, money saving ideas and tasty food. Jaci has a degree in Psychology and is currently pursing her path towards a Ph.D and is a #1 best-selling author.

Editorial Reviews

Review

".... She gives great tips to stretch a dollar-and again, not just on food. Her recipes are kid and picky-eater friendly-which is another way to stretch a budget...."
Carine Nadel is on The Reader's Advisory Panel of Woman's Day Magazine

"...This one is huge on my list of must have books..."
Lisa Knight The Frugal Momma

"5 Meals for $5, is loaded with recipes like B-B-Q Ham Sandwiches w/Homemade B-B-Q Sauce and Mexican Beef Enchilada Lasagna, that cost, on average, under $1.60 per serving. With many costing under $1. Including a salad."
--Eric The Bachelor Guy

--5 Meals for $5

"...This one is huge on my list of must have books..."
Lisa Knight The Frugal Momma --Lisa Knight The Frugal Momma

"5 Meals for $5, is loaded with recipes like B-B-Q Ham Sandwiches w/Homemade B-B-Q Sauce and Mexican Beef Enchilada Lasagna, that cost, on average, under $1.60 per serving. With many costing under $1. Including a salad."
Eric - The Bachelor Guy --Eric The Bachelor Guy

About the Author

Jaci Rae Is The Queen of More Green. Known for her frugal, money saving ideas and tasty food. Jaci has a degree in Psychology and is currently pursing her path towards a Ph.D and is a #1 best-selling author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 182 pages
• Publisher: North Shore Records, Inc.; 1st edition (February 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974622990
• ISBN-13: 978-0974622996
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #997,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

It might have been enough for anyone with a great voice and a dream to win the Golden Music Award "Female Vocalist of the Year." It might even have been enough to earn the prestigious Levi Strauss award in addition to garnering a host of other industry awards. But when you're Jaci Rae, it just isn't enough.

You see, Jaci is a renaissance woman, and that means that almost on a daily basis new dreams are born and new ways to share her gifts with the world emerge.

Not only is Jaci a gifted and accomplished musician and singer, but she has also authored several children's books, non-fiction books, humor books and how-to manuals.

Yet Jaci is only getting started. Her grit and determination have brought her from an impoverished childhood to an award-winning singer, No. 1 best-selling author, relationship advisor/dating coach and entrepreneur who continues to empower other people.

For those who know Jaci its obvious that she's an uncommon person who understands what giving is all about so as a way of giving back, her writing focus has been designed to help people succeed through an understanding of music, understanding of life, and understanding of self. Due to her extraordinary successes, writing prowess and indisputably giving nature, Jaci thrives on finding ways to help others live more fulfilling lives. Having earned a reputation for her incredible insight and knowledge, she is often seen on television, heard on numerous radio stations, and is routinely invited to appear on advice panels.

A rare woman with a range of creative skills, Jaci's writing career began at the tender age of 8 years when she began expressing her curiosity for life through poetry. As her inquisitiveness continued to grow, by age 9, Jaci had read countless books on the study of communication, relationships and the human mind.

By age 15, Jaci began her formal education on the subject of psychology and by the time she entered college it was with a minor in psychology and a major in music. So when Jaci wrote her first book, "The Ultimate Guide to Music Success" it wasn't a big surprise that it became a major accomplishment and a reason to continue writing. Her next book, "The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money" made quite a dent in the music industry and the accolades were glowing.

Reginald Owens and his partner got college bookings, radio, and Internet airplay, and also the number nine spot in the CMJ (College Music Journal). And former A&M Artist Elisabeth Carlisle said: "I just read "The Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money" and I might have to eat my words about no one coming along with a magic wand...Jaci Rae comes awfully close!! I wish I had half the information in this book several years ago! What a gift Jaci Rae is giving so many up-and-coming musicians. Thank you again for such a goldmine of information"

With one book after another under her belt, her next achievement turned out to be the #1 Nationally Best Selling book, "Winning Points With The Woman In Your Life One Touchdown At A Time - How To Score For Men and Women." This book addresses relational problems for men. In her book, Jaci brilliantly executes and creatively targets the most difficult audience on the planet, the American male. Winning Points with the Woman in Your Life is an original work, a refreshing, slightly tongue-in-cheek comparison of football and relationships that gives men a memorable way of visualizing male/female action and reaction.

Here's what readers had to say about the book. "Winning Points with the Woman in Your Life One Touchdown at a Time" by Jaci Rae is the best and only book I have ever seen that embraces men and does it with their interests in mind. I read this book cover to cover two times and found the information extremely useful and pertinent. It's fascinating and compelling, but most of all informative." - Dr. Dale A. Helman, Neurologist - Salinas, CA.

"I found Winning Points With The Love in Your Life One Touchdown at a Timeto be very informative and quite a descriptive read. It is a wonderful help to those men and women who would like to improve their relationships. The use of football metaphors greatly enhanced the subject matter and made it a fun and easy read that kept me turning the pages. I truly enjoyed this book and recommend it." -- Tim Miller, Operations Manager for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Now Jaci cleverly shares her newest work titled "Shop For a Day With Jaci Rae - How to Get Almost Anything For Free." In her latest book, readers reap the benefits of Jaci's own personal experience with money. Because her early years were hard, she was inspired to learn everything she could about money, making sure her experiences were more fruitful.

In "Shop For a Day" we learn everything about money; how to save it, spend it, why some have it and some don't, how to get value for your dollar, how to shop, where to shop, how to make money doing something you love, how to get almost anything for free, and much, much more. A must read book for anyone eager to understand, enjoy and be empowered by money.
With countless self-help books completed, her music career firmly on course and an array of accomplishments to her credit, Jaci is grateful for her blessings and excited about the future.

jacirae or pennymeals dot com

Customer Reviews

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Sister, June 16, 2008

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Bobbie Holiday (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 5 Meals for $5 - How to Feed 5 People 5 Meals for $5.00 - $8.00 or Less! You Don't Need to Be Wealthy To Eat Healthy (Paperback)

I am the oldest of nine children and my single mom works two jobs and she relies on me to provide the meals for my younger siblings. Bought the book to help her budget and help me menu plan. Searched the internet to find something and came across this.

Followed the recipes and the money saving tips and they work and my brothers and sisters and my mom love the food. It's been a big help in our budgetary concerns and a big drop in the food budget all together.

The recipes are easy to follow.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book Truth Be Told, June 16, 2008

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Lisa Gibbens (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 5 Meals for $5 - How to Feed 5 People 5 Meals for $5.00 - $8.00 or Less! You Don't Need to Be Wealthy To Eat Healthy (Paperback)

This is a great book! The recipes are easy to prepare and I love the fact that Jaci Rae put with many of the main dishes the price of salad and the dressing (all made by yourself, which is really cool) with the meals.

The meals that my family and I have tried thus far are fresh and delicious. There are nearly 300 recipes (I am very detail) and there are many chapters in addition to the recipes that are teaching my family and I how to save money and get out of debt.

My husband I really love the chapter on free date nights and fun things to do. It is the best cookbook I have ever owned. The truth be told, there are approximately 40 recipes that include rice, potatoes and pasta, but I love rice and pasta. But Jaci recommends brown rice, not white as the reviewer Kerry suggested. Actually, Jaci gives you a choice.

But there are no recipes that require salt, although most recipes have it in the recipe ingredients that you add to the meal just like the one listed on this page. But if you cannot take salt, do not like it or just cannot have it, omit the salt. Easy as that.

Even for the Chicken Divan, which is a favorite of my family I have always had to use canned cream of mushroom soup and canned cream of celery soup. It never occurred to me to make fresh. But Jaci Rae includes those recipes on making all the cream soups yourself from scratch.

The meals really do feed my entire family regular portions, a few of the meals like the Chicken Divan are very large and actually, we have many leftovers with that meal. But I love the balance Jaci put into the meals as well.

I also love the weights and measures chart and the conversion chart. My mom does as well. She found a chart in there she has never been able to find.

The truth be told. This is an incredibly well rounded and great book!

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - Great information!, April 14, 2008

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Alecia Morgan "Love to Eat" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 5 Meals for $5 - How to Feed 5 People 5 Meals for $5.00 - $8.00 or Less! You Don't Need to Be Wealthy To Eat Healthy (Paperback)

This is a great book! I am single, but it works for me. Just cook, freeze and microwave when I want. It also gave me the information on when my supermarket has it's sale dates, coupon rules and even when my supermarket delivers it's fresh fruits and vegetables.

I like the plan this author gives in 5 Meals for $5 also. It's how to get out of debt and reduce your spending and increase your savings and she even has a section for date nights making them free. Great book. Great information and certainly the most thorough cookbook I have ever owned. Chinese, Mexican, Italian, American, goodies, it has it all! Wonderful!

Addition - I just finished reading the entire book and I have used several of the recipes, which are delicious, but Jaci has put information in there that has already become a useful fun thing for me, getting perfect apples every time and I have gotten a perfect apple, juicy and crunch every time. She taught me how to get the perfect apple. I wonder why they don't teach us these things, but I am sure glad she has.

She also taught me how to get perfect fruit and how to take back items I don't like to the store and always get my money back or an exchange. I didn't know how to do that before her. Also, I did what she said to save money and I just checked the receipts and I have saved $53.82 so far. That means I have already saved money past the price of the book. If you subtract the price I paid for the book and shipping, I have saved $34.57 just so far. So thank you Jaci.