There's a simple rule of thumb for making meals that are low-cost.
And it is.... cook only according to the specials you find
at the grocery store each week.
Meal planning that involves planning a menu a month ahead is
more than likely not going to be all that 'thrifty'.
How do you know a month ahead what will be on sale at the grocery store?
Unless you're completely self-sufficient and are cooking from your own garden and pantry stash only.
For example - a big pan of lasagna may sound wonderful -
but if I have to pay full price for lasagna noodles, cottage cheese
and mozzarella cheese - it will not be all that budget friendly.
Pinterest makes creating meals around the store specials you
found this week a breeze. Simply search for a food
(ie - strawberries or strawberry salad) and see what all pops up!
Of course - choose recipes with ingredients you already have.
The minute you need to go buy something to make 'that recipe' -
you're already out of the 'thrifty' zone.
you're already out of the 'thrifty' zone.
One of my grocery store 'specials' this week happened to be
strawberries for 99 cents a quart. And they are good!
Last night we had strawberry salad. (Lettuce was sale priced too!)
Tonight?
More than likely just plain sliced strawberries for dessert.
Sometimes simple is best! ~Joyce
1 comment:
Wise words. I always shop and then plan meals based on the sales I find. Those strawberries look delicious.
Blessings,
Betsy
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