Many may be cutting down on eating out these days because of soaring prices, but even cooking at home is costly.

News 12’s Janice Lieberman has the Real Deal how to eat well for just a few bucks a meal.

Is it really possible to feed two people, three meals a day for just $20? Lieberman challenged one cookbook author to the test.

Catherine McCord, author of “Meal Prep Magic” tells us how to make this happen.

McCord says the key is meal preparation. In addition, always take an inventory of what you already have in your pantry and refrigerator before spending more money at the supermarket.