{"id":10832,"date":"2022-09-08T10:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/?p=10832"},"modified":"2022-09-08T10:11:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:11:00","slug":"how-to-simplify-cooking-and-make-more-savvy-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/how-to-simplify-cooking-and-make-more-savvy-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Simplify Cooking and Make More Savvy Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none \" src=\"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-content\/gallery\/articles\/HowtoSimplifyCookingandMakeMoreSavvyMeals.jpg\" alt=\"How to Simplify Cooking and Make More Savvy Meals\" \/><br><br \/>\n<span class=\"artTitle\">How to Simplify Cooking and Make More Savvy Meals<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"art\"><span>  <\/span><br \/>\nIf grocery shopping, budgeting and meal planning stress you out, you\u2019re not alone. With a few creative approaches, it\u2019s possible to shop smarter, save time and money, and create savvy dishes that make mealtimes easier! Use these simple hacks to fuel your body with essential nutrients, all without breaking a sweat, the bank or your healthy habits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Less Expensive Cuts of Meat with More Value<\/strong><br \/>\nIf meat is eating up your grocery budget, choose cheaper alternatives like chicken thighs instead chicken breasts and opt for pork loin instead of chops. Another trick is to look out for great bulk deals on meat. Don\u2019t worry about spoiling; you can freeze what you don\u2019t use! <\/p>\n<p><strong>Make-Ahead Meals<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen all you have time for is a quick reheat, make-ahead meals can help you get dinner on the table in a flash. The trick is to make larger batches of meal components you\u2019re already cooking that you can revamp into a new, delicious dish. Try it out using our pulled pork recipes to the left!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy in Bulk<\/strong><br \/>\nBe strategic about what you buy in bulk to reduce waste. Versatile, interchangeable ingredients are your best choices. Instead of small bags of brown rice, quinoa and couscous, opt for one good-deal bag of the most versatile grain or your favorite variety. You can also buy bulk of your favorite bean, tinned fish or frozen fruit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long-lasting Staples You Should Stock <\/strong><br \/>\nVersatile pantry items can stretch your grocery budget and make dishes more economical and convenient. Use our list of ready-to-use ingredients to turn your pantry into a one-stop shop for affordable yet healthy, super quick meals. <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Canned Goods: Retaining their flavor and nutrition for years, canned goods are long-lasting staples that can take any meal the extra mile. Try beans, diced tomatoes, fruits, vegetables and pasta sauces.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Stocks &#038; Broths: Whether you need a soup base or want to stretch stews or casseroles, stocks and broths offer a quick way to bulk up meals economically while also providing gut-healing and high-protein nourishment.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pasta: No matter the shape or type, pasta is a comfort staple that can create countless flavorful and filling meals. Stock up on different varieties to keep meals fun!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Lemons: With a shelf life of about three to four weeks in the fridge, lemons can perk up any dish with their juice or zest. If you can\u2019t use them in recipes before they spoil, clean your cutting board or garbage disposal with them.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Simplify Cooking and Make More Savvy Meals If grocery shopping, budgeting and meal planning stress you out, you\u2019re not alone. With a few creative approaches, it\u2019s possible to shop smarter, save time and money, and create savvy dishes &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/how-to-simplify-cooking-and-make-more-savvy-meals\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles","category-kitchen-hacks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10832"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10832\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10833,"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10832\/revisions\/10833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pricechopperready.com\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}