OK, Rachel Ray and Sandra Lee of the Food Network are horrible, horrible cooks who are doing bad things to American cuisine. But the premise of good, cheap, quick food is laudable. The recipes here are already reasonably easy and fast (although no ridiculous absolute limit, like 30 minutes or less) but from now on, I will also include the estimated price of the groceries and amount of servings. The idea is to prove that home-cooked food compared "convenience" foods is easier and cheaper than frozen, canned, or packaged food.
Shopping
The advice to shop the perimeter of the supermarket is one I try to follow. The produce, diary, meat, and breads are generally on the outside walls. The canned shit and Hamburger Helper are in the middle. In the frozen food aisle, I generally only buy frozen vegetables, ice cream, and ravioli.
I don't go to gourmet or trendy supermarkets like Citronella or Whole Foods. The closest ones are smallish local chains (Bravo and Food Village) that cater to the Latino community here in Sunset Park. These are not mega-marts. They have food, a few household products, and a deli. As a result, the produce is hit-or-miss and the selection is limited. Still, even in the 'hood, you can make good, fast, cheap, nutritious food.
Read labels. Not just nutrition facts but also the net weights which can let you compare prices. Sometimes bigger is not cheaper.
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