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Sandwiches! Buy a huge loaf of french bread for about $1, get a package of meat and cheese.
If your supermarket has precooked meats (like Albertsons has roasted chicken, turkey, spare ribs, roasts etc) look for the ones that are day old. Like bread, day old meat is cheaper and there is nothing wrong with it.
Lots and lots of salad. Buy the greens separately and mix them yourself. cucumbers are cheap. Spend a little money on good dressings (big bottles that will last a while) and maybe even some feta cheese. Pair it with the cheap french bread and or the precooked meat and you're set. You can do a lot with a precooked chicken, like salad, tacos, burritos, sandwiches...
Experiment with your pasta. Use olive oil and herbs to create different dishes. Buy a big jar of chopped garlic or ginger. It lasts forever and it goes with almost anything. Experiment with fruits and veggies that are in season. See what's on special at the market and the look online for recipies.
You can usually eat well if you're willing to go meatless sometimes. Splurge a bit on things like dressings and oils and herbs. Think of experimenting as an adventure.
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