Learn how to save money in the kitchen

Do you need to slash your food bill? I've been there, more than once. I've had to track every penny and experiment with cheap cuts of meat I didn't know how to cook and new vegetables I hadn't eaten before. So I started keeping notes on our favorites recipes. Here are some articles on:

Save money at the grocery store

It takes more than cheap recipes, of course, although I've got plenty of those. You'll want to start planning your menus, learn better ways to shop, keep track of grocery prices, and learn how to use up what you've got--but don't call them leftovers!

If you're desperate, read my quick start article and get some ideas on how to use leftovers in creative ways.

easy recipes to learnIf you're new to cooking I have a list of easy recipes for you. You can also:

If you're more experienced:

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