What Is Frugal?

I've looked at a lot of frugal food websites, and am always disappointed.  So, I'm going to try.  It is pointless to try to save money if you look at your mash of hamburger and egg noodles and think, "You know, a McDouble sounds pretty good."

Food isn't frugal if it's not tasty, easy to cook, and healthy.  The co-pays for a ragin' case of diverticulitis could have bought a lot of food.

So, let me know if you know a recipe that fits these critera.