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Make meals easier to prepare by trying new ways
to cook foods.
Plan snacks that give your family the nutrients
they need.
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For example, try using a slow cooker or crock-pot
to cook stews or soups. They cook foods without
constant watching.
• For example, buy fresh fruits in season like apples
or peaches. Dried fruits like raisins or prunes, raw
vegetables, crackers, and whole wheat bread are
also good ideas for snacks.
Use planned leftovers to save both time and money.
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For example, prepare a Beef Pot Roast (p. 21),
serve half of it, and freeze the remaining half to use
later. You also can freeze extra cooked meats and
vegetables for soups or stews.
TIPS FO R SHO PPING
Before you go shopping
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Make a list of all the foods you need. Do this
in your kitchen so you can check what you have
on hand.
Do “batch cooking” when your food budget and
time allow.
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• Look for specials in the newspaper ads for the
stores where you shop.
For example, cook a large batch of Baked
Meatballs (p. 20) or Turkey Chili (p. 39), divide it
into family-size portions, and freeze some for meals
later in the month.
• Look for coupons for foods you plan to buy.
But remember, coupons save money only if you
need the product. Also, check if other brands
are on sale, too. They may cost even less than
the one with a coupon.
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