Definately NOT Kosher...

How do you make six servings of a meal for under $5 TOTAL?  I know most of you are saying that it is impossible but take my word for it- it is not only possible but delicious.
Ham and Beans
1 lb ham trimmings/ends/assorted pieces (I found this at our Super Walmart for $2.99 and was really surprised that it was good quality meat)
1 lb dry navy beans ($0.59)
2 cans chicken broth ($0.59 each)
1 T sage
Big handful of salt
1 T corn starch, optional
The night before add dry beans and salt to a really big bowl.  Cover the beans and an additional 3 inches above with heavily salted water.  I've found that this way the beans soak up the salt with the water and have better flavor than salting them afterward.
In the morning drain the beans and add to a large crock pot.  Trim any fat off the ham and chop into bite size pieces.  Add these along with the chicken broth and sage to the crock pot and add enough water to raise the water about 2 inches above.  Stir and cover set pot on low all day, about 8-10 hours.  Occasionally check to see if water is running low, if so add just enough water to come to the top of the beans and ham.  If you like a really thick Ham & Beans like I do, add a T of corn starch to cold water to dissolve and add this in about the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.

Miso love this soup!

Miso Soup

3 packets Dashi (Bonito flakes)

4 quarts water

2 T red Miso (soybean paste)

2 T white Miso

3 T Wakame flakes (dried seaweed)

1 block extra firm tofu, cubed

3 green onions, sliced thin

In a large stock pot of water, bring the Dashi to a boil and reduce by 1/3.  Remove Dashi packets and discard.  Lower the heat to just below simmer.  Add both Miso to a small bowl and ladle in some of the broth, whisk to dissolve.  Add this back to the pot along with the Wakame, tofu and green onions.  Serve immediately.

Miso soup has many health benefits.  Researchers have found that a bowl of Miso soup a day can greatly reduce the risk of many forms of cancer.  It is high in antioxidants and helps strengthen the immune system.  It is loaded with nutrients. Miso provides protein, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin K, choline, linoleic acid, lecithin, and dietary fiber.  All this and its delicious!