Better meals, less money.
Its a question most of us have asked ourselves time and again: what to eat for dinner tonight?
You could order out (again), but that isnt exactly thebudget-friendly way to go.
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Fortunately, theres an easy solution to this conundrum.
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Here are 10 cheap groceries you should always stock up on, according to chefs.
Beans and rice are a staple in our house.
So both of these ingredients can stretch your dollar and time as far as possible.
Best of all, every supermarket has potatoes.
Jarred Items
Sick of plain pasta again?
These base items are great for making quick sauces, adding to salads, or even elevating cocktails.
They also stay fresh for a long time.
So don’t be afraid to open up that tube.
Tomato Paste
Aquilino also suggests stocking up on tomato paste.
There are numerous ways to cook with tomato paste including topping fish and making barbeque sauce.
Its hard to go wrong with this ingredient.
Frozen Fruits
If you want to stock up on inexpensive groceries, make some room in yourfreezer.
First up, weve got frozen fruits, which are less expensive than whole,fresh fruits.
Theyll also last indefinitely when stored in the freezer.
In fact, theymighteven be more versatile andnutritiousthan frozen fruits.
Dried Pasta
When it comes to cheap grocery store staples, dried pasta is a no-brainer.
For lunch or apicnic, you could also throw together some zestypasta salad.
Garlic
No matter what youre cooking, properly seasoning your food is key.
Packed withpotassium, fiber, andother key nutrients, bananas make for the perfect snack.
