Amna Nawaz
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5 tips for cooking on a budget from TikTok's Chef Moe #shorts

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June 8, 2026

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Chef Maurice Levene, known as "Chef Moe" on TikTok, isn’t your typical culinary creator. High on energy and boiling over with positivity, he specializes in creating great recipes on a tiny budget.

With over 800,000 followers, he guides his viewers through the planning, shopping and cooking process to create a delicious and nutritious family meal for just $5 or $10.

Levene told PBS News his top tips for cooking on a budget.

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