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Compare the costs of McDonalds vs.a home-cooked mealbelow.
McDonalds Dinner for Four
Of course, everyone has a different order.
For a family of four, you may want to double the recipe.
For example, use cumin instead of chili powder if its already in your cabinet.
Home Cooked Meal: Chicken and Rice
A simplechicken and rice dishcould leave the whole family satisfied.
Takeaway: What Makes Sense for You?
Fast food isnt always the cheapest option to feed your family.
In many cases, choosing to cook at home will save you money over a trip to McDonalds.
But this doesnt have to be an all-or-nothing decision.
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