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In my house, saving starts before we even get to the grocery story. With printable coupons and local deals opens in a new tab, we make our meal plan. We also subscribe to our email newsletter opens in a new tab to receive the latest specials and coupons, plus loads of tested recipes.
My kids are now back in school, and I’ve shifted my focus to easy lunches and quick dinners. Here are my favorite pointers to get more of the good stuff for less than you think.
Be a Smart Saver
Did you know thousands of items are on sale in your Whole Foods Market store right now? Just look for the sale signs or search a sample of sale items opens in a new tab online before you shop.
Whole Foods Market also has coupons! Download coupons opens in a new tab before you shop – we put out new ones every two months — and print them as often as you need.
Shop 365 Everyday Value®. It’s easy to find hundreds of affordable pantry staples within our 365 Everyday Value® line.
Shortcuts
Head to the salad bar when you need small amounts of veggies. Ingredients are prewashed, pre-chopped and often organic!
Experiment with frozen fruits and vegetables. They're frozen just after being harvested and are nutritionally comparable to fresh alternatives. Use only what you need when you need it, so there is no waste.
Opt for simple seafood dinners! Frozen fish fillets are easy to cook and individual quick frozen means you can cook only what you need.
Put roasted chicken on your shopping list, and then add salads, tacos, soup, sandwiches or pasta dishes to your weekly menu. We’ve got some good recipes in this blog post on 10 Quick Dinners with Roasted Chicken opens in a new tab.
A store-bought piecrust is a delicious shortcut to sweet desserts and savory dinners such as Rotisserie Chicken Pot Pie opens in a new tab or Goat Cheese and Leek Quiche opens in a new tab.
Use premade pizza dough to make calzones, easy dinner rolls or flatbread. Check out this blog post on 10 Things to do with Pizza Dough Beyond Pizza opens in a new tab for inspiration.
Work Ahead
Make baked pasta, chili or a casserole and freeze it in individual portions. Here are more ideas for freezer-friendly meals opens in a new tab.
Prepare a big batch of staple ingredients — lentils, grains or veggies — and then incorporate them into various dishes during the week. Take a look at this How To Batch Cook And Freeze opens in a new tab video.
Make extras and make magic with leftovers. Transform a today’s salad into tomorrow’s wrap; pasta into a frittata or cooked rice into fried rice. Discover more leftover ideas and recipes opens in a new tab.
What are your best tips for saving time and money at mealtime?
