During the Great Depression, money and food were both extremely scarce. In the 1930s, families around the world had to be very creative just to keep from starving. This inventiveness manifested itself in the common dishes of the Great Depression. So we’ve compiled some of the best recipes from that era. Not only are they incredibly cheap, but they are also very tasty!
. Potato Pancakes
If you have potatoes and oil, you can make potato pancakes. This recipe includes a few other ingredients like flour, egg, and onion. However, it’s still super cheap to make
2. Chipped Beef On Toast
This typical Depression era recipe involves making a cream out of very few ingredients, and pouring it overtop of toast, along with some dried beef. It may sound gross, but it’s actually quite good.
3. Depression Era Soup
One of the most common soups served during the Great Depression was this one. It involves using potatoes, green beans, onions, milk, a hint of butter, and that’s it!
4. Hot Water Cornbread
If you have boiling water, cornmeal, and some form of shortening, you can make this quick, easy, and yummy recipe.
5. Prune Pudding
Pitted prunes, a bit of cornstarch, and a dash of sugar are really the only things you need to make this Depression era sweet treat.
6. Poor Man’s Meal
Everyone ate the poor man’s meal during the Depression. This recipe is essentially some potatoes, sliced hot dog or sausage, and onion cooked in one pan (plus any other veggies you happen to have lying around!).
