What Simple Cooking Hacks Do You Have To Save Money On Meals?

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May 8, 2024 at 2:08 p.m.·1 min read

Let’s be real: Feeding ourselves (and our families!) can get exhausting.

Woman in apron with a wine glass, standing by a fridge with an annoyed expression, — CBS / Via giphy.com

It can also get really expensive. Sure, it’s cheaper than getting takeout every night, but it still adds up!

Jerry Seinfeld looks surprised at a check at a restaurant — Netflix / Via giphy.com

So we want to know: What small changes have you made while cooking that have cut down on the cost of your meals?Did you spend a weekend planting herbs so you can have rosemary, basil, or cilantro whenever you need it?

Glass jar with cut green onions regrowing next to a planter of herbs near a window — Kilito Chan / Getty Images

Did you decide to stop buying cartons of stock and switch to making your own stock with the leftover chicken bones?

A table set with a pot of soup, condiments, and various dishes — Bonchan / Getty Images/iStockphoto

Do you buy in bulk and vacuum seal portions to freeze so you can take advantage of bulk deals?

Person uses a vacuum sealer to preserve meat with herbs and onions — Ozgurcoskun / Getty Images/iStockphoto

Whatever your easy money-saving hack is, we want to know it! Leave your tip in the comments below or, if you prefer to stay anonymous, feel free to use this Google form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.

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