Recipes For Your Budget

With the cost of food rising families every where are worried about being able to provide delicious and healthy meals that don’t cost an arm and a leg to produce. The state of the economy may be a little compromising right now, but that doesn’t mean that your meals have to be. Here are a few simple tips and recipes to try that will keep your wallet and your stomach happy.

Tips:

• Plan out meals ahead of time. So you don’t overspend at the grocery store, plan your meals out for the week and then make a list of everything that you have and everything you need. Take the “need” to the store once a week to stock up.
• Stock up the pantry, and take advantage of any sales on dry or canned goods so that your pantry stays full. Keep lots of dry whole wheat pastas and brown rice on hand at all times, both are healthy options and can be made into a variety of dishes.
• Frozen veggies are a great alternative to fresh produce; it lasts longer and more often than not can be less expensive. Take advantage of meat when on sale to, you can freeze what you don’t use for future meals.
• Keep in mind what is in season for fresh produce- It will be less expensive. For example strawberries, blackberries, and cherries are always less expensive in the summer months.
• Avoid convenience foods like fast food or frozen dinners, they are heavy in salt, and usually fat content.
• Incorporate leftovers into the next meal.