I think we spend anywhere from $10 to $20 per dinner. I do aim to get DH's lunch for the next day out of it, but it is not always possible. Even with us growing most of our own veg I am struggling to keep the food budget in control, but I have just started meal planning and that does seem to helping, just need a few more weeks of it to take effect. I am putting my foot down a bit with DH and he is just going to have to put up with more soups, he is not really into them, but they are great for a super cheap meal when I am using the veg we have grown.

I have a Womans Day budget dinner cookbook and I have been using that for some inspiration. It has been quite helpful and we have had some nice meals out of it so far.