This stainless steel platter cost less than $5. | Bettina Makalintal Break the monotony of everyday meals No matter how much I cook, no matter how much I post pictures of my food online, I cannot will myself to spend a lot on dinnerware. My dishes are cheap, durable, and basic — almost all from Marshalls or TJ Maxx. I peruse pricier ones, sure: I love the whimsical prints of Bitossi Home, the luxurious colors of East Fork, the vintage appeal of Ginori, and the trompe l’oeil absurdity of Gohar World. But then I do the math on what it…