I have $500 for food and cook for 4 adult men for a month. What is the best way to go about it?

I am currently working in Gatineau for a few months I will be staying in a house with 3 other men who are also working here. We've decided to pool our money together to pay for food, and each month we will have $2000 to pay for groceries. So, that's $500 each for one month, and I will have to cook enough food for 4. What is the best way to go about it? I want to eat well, but not go over budget. My plan is to make enough food for 3 days, freeze enough to last for a month, and then do that again for the second half of the month. I am also considering purchasing a few chickens from a local farmer at $5 per pound. I've done this before and it has been a great way to save money. With a $30 chicken I can make chicken noodle soup, chicken pot pie, chicken salad, chicken parmesan, chicken stock, chicken soup, and chicken dumplings. <br><br>General info: <br>I own all of the cookware, crock pots, rice cookers, etc, that we'll need. <br>We all have food allergies that we must work around. I use gluten free and dairy free in my recipes due to a dairy allergy. 2 of the guys are very picky about vegetable intake, and they also don't like beans, potatoes, or tomatoes. (I'll do my best to get some beans in them. I can't have beef. I've included a similar recipe. <br>The guys aren't big fans of soup, but they will eat it if there is meat in it. <br>I've included some of the recipes below along with prices. <br><br>Initial Stock: <br>Coffee (3lbs) $15<br>Olive oil (2L) $25<br>Coconut oil (2L) $40<br>Salt (12lbs) $30<br>Pepper (12lbs) $30<br>Flour (20lbs) $50<br>Sugar (20lbs) $25<br>Spices (enough to last us for 3 months) $160<br><br>Some recipes I plan on making: <br>Beef stew with carrots and parsnips (carrots and parsnips are cheap and nutritious. I can often find them 5lbs for $5, so this is a cheap option.) <br><br>Chicken pot pie. I use a shortcrust made from flour, cold butter, coconut oil, and a little milk. It's a great comfort food and can be frozen for up to 6 months. <br><br>Hog jowls. Slow cook them in BBQ sauce and serve with boiled carrots, onions, and sometimes potatoes. I can usually find them for $1.50 per pound. <br><br>Chicken noodle soup. I make this using homemade noodles and a lot of carrots. <br><br>Fried chicken with carrots and onions. <br><br>Chicken and rice. Sometimes I'll add frozen peas and carrots to this dish to give it some color and some nutrients. <br><br>Venison burgers. I have quite a bit of ground venison that I have harvested myself, so this is a really cheap and nutritious option. <br><br>Muffins. I can make a batch of about 40 muffins for under $10 and it's a great way to get some fresh baked goods to the guys. <br><br>I usually make at least 1 apple pie and 1 cherry pie per month. These are great to have around and it's a nice way to round off the evening with a slice of pie and some conversation with the guys. <br><br>Bone broth. I use this as a base for a lot of my soups, but I also drink it as a warm beverage. <br><br>Sometimes chicken salad. I will shred or chop the chicken and mix it with some mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, and then serve it on top of a salad. <br><br>I just want to thank you for reading all of this. I am happy to cook for these guys, but it can be a bit of a challenge. Any advice, low cost recipes, etc, would be greatly appreciated. <br><br>TLDR: I have to cook for 4 grown men for a month for $500 and I am looking for some advice.