If you want to cut your household bills or save for a special occasion, a good place to find extra cash is by cutting costs in your kitchen. Here are some easy tips you can try today to make your money go further in the kitchen:
Batch cook. It may sound obvious, but the more portions you make of a particular dish, the cheaper the overall recipe becomes – particularly if you can buy ingredients in bulk to save money.
Get smart with leftovers. Savvy savers never throw anything away. If you have leftovers, think about how you can reuse them in another dish.
Make the most of special offers. Scour the supermarket shelves for the best offers and buy products when they are at their cheapest. This works best with ingredients that have a long shelf life. It’s a false economy to stock up on fresh ingredients that you’ll end up throwing away, even if it seems like a great offer.
Check your appliances. Make sure your electrical appliances are working efficiently. A faulty fridge or freezer could be wasting energy, resulting in higher bills.
Meal plan. Without a plan, you’ll end up reaching for expensive convenience food and takeaways, so always plan your week’s meals in advance.
Shop the seasons. Find out what produce is in season and stick to those ingredients rather than buying more expensive products that are out of season.
Reduce cleaning costs. Kitchen-cleaning products can be expensive. Make your own using natural ingredients such as lemon juice, baking soda, salt and white vinegar.
Check your cupboards. Get in the habit of checking your cupboards before you go shopping. This way you won’t be buying duplicate items that you already have in stock.
Shop online. Many products can be bought online much more cheaply than in the supermarkets so do your research before shopping.
Do it yourself. Buying pre-chopped fruit and vegetables is a costly mistake. Sure, it might save you a few minutes in the kitchen but if you’re prepared to peel and chop yourself, you’ll save.
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