>>2 is all about that (check its OP image for an actual guide to what youre asking)
>>165 has some rice cooker stuff
best poverty recipe imo: rice + brussel sprouts, fry leftovers the next day. cheese or meat as always makes things more delicious but it's not always available.
essential shit aside from bulk rice and beans is onions. when your shit is blander than fuck, put salt, pepper, and onion in it. and honestly, garlic salt > salt.
apparently delicious bread is cheaper home made, but I havent tried making it yet:
http://www.thekitchn.com/make-or-buy-bread-150218http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1413737966-yWyPXw8+P8tJoNeqID6bvQ