Check Out "Depression Cooking" Recipes
During the Great Depression, people had to cook with little to no money. Credit: Shutterstock

17. Try Out “Depression Cooking” Recipes

The financial crisis caused by the Covid-19 has the same or even worse effect than the Great Depression. Luckily for us, our ancestors knew some cooking tips to help us get through this tough time. Back in 1930, families had to make meals with very little food available. They have come up with recipes called ‘Cooking Depression,’ which are names given to popular meals among households during the Great Depression.

Food stamps were widely used during the Great Depression. Credit: Shutterstock

You can find some of them on YouTube. Besides, there are also many online cookbooks that share recipes and ideas on how to make meals during tough economic times. On the other hand, there are still countless options you can make for less than a dollar. Try thinking about your favorite meals on a budget.

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