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Simple Cooking Tips for Stretching Meals: Tips to Help Save Time, Money, and Food
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Cook in large amounts. Freeze leftovers in smaller containers for future meals. Buy foods in bulk that you often use in large amounts Share meals with other families, or take turns cooking and eat together. Create a weekly meal calendar that uses some of the same ingredients in different ways. Add whole-grain pasta or brown rice to soups, stews, and chili to make more filling. Try new protein sources. Beans, eggs, and milk are good low-cost sources of protein. Stretch meat further by adding it to casseroles or stews with vegetables and grains.
Substitute ingredients in a recipe with items you already have.
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