Worth making a meal with 〜甲斐がある

Grammar Explanation: Worth it with 〜甲斐がある

Rintaro’s mother is overjoyed when her son has friends over for the first time in his life. She prepares a large meal for them to eat.

絢斗(あやと):: 「すごく美味(おい)しいです！」; “This is incredibly delicious!”
杏子(きょうこ):: 「よく食(た)べるわね！　作(つく)りがいがあるわー」; “You sure do eat a lot! It makes cooking worthwhile!”