Save Money With Quick Meal Recipes

By Dorothy Scott


In this day, people want to see their money go as far as possible. One thing that is often considered a waste is eating out every day, as it costs to travel, leave a tip, and sometimes eat more food than necessary. People who want to do better by their health and wallet should consider trying quick meal recipes.

Though some see cooking a meal as a job, some recipes take little preparation time and labor. People who cook sometimes find they have many of the ingredients in their pantry, eliminating a trip to the supermarket. Some dishes are so fast to make that they require using one or two food containers. This is better than driving around and waiting for service before actually eating.

Some recipes are so simple that these can be made in less time that it takes to place an order and wait for food. An advantage to making meals in the home kitchen is that one is allows to be creative without the hassle of making a special request to the chef and hoping the request is met. People who want to improve their health will find that some foods have the same, or improved taste, when extra salt or oil is not used.

The pizza is one food that is popular but may be made to contain less fat per serving. Choosing a crust with fewer carbohydrates can reduce calories as well. Topping alternative could include a dairy free cheese or chopped tomatoes instead of pizza sauce loaded with sodium.

Leftovers can be used for lunch, as a second pizza or added to another entree. Ideas include adding to a favorite sauce or soup that can top pasta or potatoes for sustenance. If there are no immediate ideas, just store or freeze ingredients. Whatever the use, it will take less time to reheat than waiting to place a food order.

This takes more initiative than effort for some people. Meaning a person knows there are alternatives to eating at a restaurant or making more than one weekly trip to a fast food place. It is just a matter of making it a regular routine. Then there are those who require meal planning because they may have needs such as more vegetables and grains, or less processed meat, salt, or sugar in their food.

People who would do the cooking may have concerns, such as having too much food around that may go bad. The best approach is to have a storage system in place. Items that are not going to be eaten in a day or two should be placed in the freezer for a few weeks. This includes ingredients that can be added to an entree, as it will save on preparation time when it comes time to cook.

It also helps to keep ingredients that have a longer shelf time like grains and potatoes, as they are easy to cook alone and can be added to soup or sauce for an entree. To cut down on preparation, the produce section of most supermarkets sell vegetables, herbs and fruits that have been cleaned and cut to size. There are many meal possibilities when a person uses their imagination.




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