Or take some black beans, jack cheese, a tortilla and some salsa and make a quesadilla. To the OP: I find making pizza is really cheap and versatile (i.e., it

Or take some black beans, jack cheese, a tortilla and some salsa and make a quesadilla. To the OP: I find making pizza is really cheap and versatile (i.e., it can take you awhile to get sick of it). Most supermarkets sell premade dough for $1 or so. Then just get some sauce and cheese and any other toppings you might like (I love making a pizza with butternut squash, garlic, shallots, scallions, olive oil, mozarella, salt and pepper -- no red sauce). The whole thing is done in a half hour and for half the price -- or less -- of a take out pizza. Salads are good to... veggies get a little pricier, especially out of season... but a hearty salad with nuts and cheese is great for you and not _that_ expensive. Same with soups, which can made pretty easily and cheaply with pretty much anything you have lying around. :)