Panzanella - This popular salad makes use of stale bread by mixing it with tomatoes, onions, and olive oil. This Italian peasant favorite has been around since the Middle Ages.
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Meatloaf - Meatloaf is an American food staple. Back in the 1940s, Mixing cheaper cuts of meats with breadcrumbs was a great way to save money and feed the family.
Pouding chômeur - This dessert was created in Quebec during the Great Depression. The Canadian "poor man's pudding" is essentially bread pudding with cream and maple syrup.
Carrot cake - This frugal sweet treat dates back to the late 1920s, but it grew in popularity during WWII.
Spaghetti casserole - Pasta bakes gained popularity in 1950s America as a frugal way to make the most of leftovers and use an array of budget pantry items.
Meat and potato patties - During WWII, meat was mixed with potatoes, onions, and sometimes other vegetables.
Oxford potato soup - A soup recipe that called for potatoes, leeks, celery, and onion was advertised by the British Ministry of Food during World War II.
City chicken - The frugal dish was popular in the early 1900s among urban workers in American cities such as Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.
Livermush - This Southern dish can be traced back to the German settlers of the Appalachian mountains in the 1700s. It's also known as the "poor man's pate."
Funeral potatoes - Funeral potatoes are a casserole dish traditionally served at Mormon funerals.