What is your budget like? I make a big ass casserole out of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, brussel sprouts, chicken, shredded cheese, cream of mushroom/chicken, and some other stuff. I can type out the recipe later if you’re interested. It’s not the cheapest thing ever but it’s good and can go a long way. I also make my own cream of turkey soup and use frozen turkey from Thanksgiving. I always take the remains of any meat I cook and reuse them for stocks and stuff. I try my damnedest to have at little waste as possible. Bones, unusable bits, and vegetable waste for stock. Save fats for either cooking or soap making.