The Secret to Successful Meals PLANNING Before making a grocery list, write down meals you want to make this week. Buying for the week means you’ll make fewer shopping trips and buy only the items you need. Below are some basic tips for creating your menu and grocery list:
1. See what you already have. You can save money by using these items in the upcoming week’s meals. 2. Use a worksheet to plan your meals. It’s a great way to plan your week and figure out what items you need to buy. 3. Create a list of recipes to try. Organize a library of recipes for healthy, low-cost meals.
Plan to use leftovers. Think about larger recipes with enough servings for multiple meals. This can reduce the number of ingredients you need to buy and save time spent preparing another meal. 4. Think about your schedule. Choose meals you can prepare easily when you don’t have a lot of time. You also can prepare meals in advance to heat and serve on your busiest days.
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