{
  "id": 4868449,
  "title": "Smart staples, big flavor: Family meals for R500",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/smart-staples-big-flavor-family-meals-for-r500",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/lifestyle/food-drink/2026-09-01-smart-staples-big-flavor-family-meals-for-r500/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "With careful shopping and a little creativity, basic staples such as rice, potatoes, beans, vegetables, eggs and chicken can be turned into filling family meals that feel far more generous than their price tag suggests.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}