الأربعاء، 20 يونيو 2018

Shroom Burgers And Other Ways To Save Money

By Frances Thomas


There is always something new coming out of the food industry and it can be difficult to keep up to speed with the latest trends. One that caught our eye recently is shroom burgers. Despite the illicit connotations, these have no hallucinatory effects and are simply a mushroom in the form of a burger. Whether it forms the bun or as a substitute for the meat inside, they are becoming increasingly popular.

Meat is usually the most expensive item on the shelves and this can be very offputting. If your family are willing to try other recipes that don't have meat, or at least don't have as much meat, you will be able to save a surprising amount of money. Alternatively, sometimes buying meat from a local butchers can offer a far higher quality for less money.

Vegetables are not always the cheapest option available to us, especially if you opt for organic, but if you are a savvy shopper they don't need to break the bank. Find recipes that use lentils and beans to save money and reduce the amount of vegetables you use. This will also reduce any unnecessary waste. Try to avoid all the really cheap but unhealthy processed foods available to you.

Reducing waste is a great way to cut back on costs. All that food that you throw away, because you cooked too much or because it went off, is essentially money thrown away. Make a note of the type of thing you are having to throw away and cut back there. Does your bread often go off before you have a chance to eat it all, for example? If so, try freezing half the loaf or simply buying a smaller loaf.

A great method for reducing costs on food is to do a weekly shop. Planning in advance and working out exactly what you need is the best way to reduce waste and you will save a lot more money than if you buy things as and when you need them, as you will be more susceptible to the deals around you, leading you to buy unnecessary things. However, with fruit and veg this is not always a good idea as you may buy too much and it can go off before you have had a chance to eat it all.

If you have a large family and find it difficult to satisfy everyone, sometimes meal planning can be something that you dread. Trying to find new and exciting recipes that might please everyone is a way to get the passion back into the kitchen and make cooking a fun task again. Find recipes that will take people by surprise.

Once you have your meal plan in hand it is easier to batch cook. This saves a lot of money as you can buy things in bulk and freeze meals for another day. For people who get tired of eating the same meal several times a week, this is idea as they can cook a large serving of a meal and then freeze half of it for another week, when they fancy eating it again.

Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian or meat-eater, cooking on a budget doesn't need to be an impossible chore. Half the battle is in finding the right recipes, that will entice your family and save pennies at the same time. Challenge yourself and your cooking ability and you will be surprised what you can achieve.




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