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How Cost-Per-Serving Changed the Way We Cook

A budget-aware approach to meal planning that doesn't sacrifice flavor.

How Cost-Per-Serving Changed the Way We Cook

When you stop thinking about a recipe's total cost and start thinking per serving, everything shifts.

The math

A $10 pot of dal that feeds six is $1.66 per serving. A $12 rotisserie chicken that feeds four is $3.

Building a repertoire

A few $2-per-serving weeknight standbys make room for the occasional $8-per-serving splurge.

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