A couple of thoughts: The recipes are nice, but contain a lot of meat. This is very expensive. Where I live (the Netherlands), it would be closer to $10 per day (only counting dinners). Just the meat will be something like $4 for a single portion. Besides, I would first save money on bigger things like modest housing and not having a car before trying to save on food.
I usually make combinations with:
1. Vegetables (for vitamins): beans, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers
2. Meat-like (for proteins): Ground beef, chicken, meat replacements
2. Filler (for carbs): Potatoes, pasta, rice
3. Optional extra's: Sauce, cream, cheese (cheese is expensive though!)
I usually make combinations with: 1. Vegetables (for vitamins): beans, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers 2. Meat-like (for proteins): Ground beef, chicken, meat replacements 2. Filler (for carbs): Potatoes, pasta, rice 3. Optional extra's: Sauce, cream, cheese (cheese is expensive though!)
This allows me to cook fairly quick and cheap.