Did you know that the average American eats in a restaurant five times a week? That can really take a toll on your wallet (and your waistline!). If you want to cut down on eating out and eat more at home, use these tips to make homemade dinners a priority.
Plan ahead
Most people turn to takeout because they don’t have a plan for dinner (and they are hungry NOW!). If you know ahead of time what you’re going to cook, it makes it easy to resist the temptation to pick up Chinese food or burgers on the way home from work. Plan your meals for a week, and then create a shopping list. Stop by our store on the weekend to get everything you need, and then you are set for the next week.
Cook once, eat twice
Good news: you don’t have to cook every single night. It’s easy enough to double a recipe, and then you can have leftovers the next night or can freeze the extra food for some time in the future. This is especially helpful on those busy nights when it seems cooking a whole meal from scratch is impossible.
Fill up your pantry
A well-stocked kitchen will make it so easy to throw together a meal in minutes. Keep the ingredients for your go-to dinners on hand.
Search for one pot meals
One of the biggest annoyances with home cooking is the giant mess that you have to deal with when you’re done. Some recipes seem to use every bowl, knife, and saucepan you have! Llook for dishes that are simple and quick, such as these one-pot dinners.
So what are you waiting for? Swing by our store today and get started making healthier, more affordable meals that the whole family can enjoy together.
