Hey all, things are getting tough out there so I wanted to seek out what your tips are for getting a little more value out of cooking

My tips:

  • I throw all my vegetable trimmings into a freezer bag for stock later
  • Breaking down a whole chicken can be cheaper than buying specific cuts. This varies a lot depending on the sales.
  • Save the drippings in your pan after cooking meats. I put them in containers and label them, then use them for flavouring or roux
  • This one will sound weird, but I smell the potatoes at the store. After a while you’ll be able to smell a difference in which ones will last longer.

In general I just try and find ways to use up all the bits of food that get discarded.

I’m still only a novice chef, so any of your tips would be greatly appreciated.

  • shoulderoforion@fedia.io
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    2 days ago

    Invest ~$300 in an Amazon 7 cubit foot chest freezer (delivered free with prime). Best investment I’ve ever made. That and a vacuum sealer. I find a sale on something I eat, I buy multiples, then freeze fresh, all kinds of stuff, meats, fruits, fresh herbs, rolls, everything. Bought it at the start of the pandemic, couldn’t imagine doing without it now.

    • wise_pancake@lemmy.caOP
      5·
      2 days ago

      We got a similar one from Costco and do the same! Suddenly buying that 2kg pack of ground beef makes sense because you can break it into small portions.

      Costco also sells frozen baguettes, they keep well and heat up in 10 minutes. Actually I freeze most of my bread and haven’t had any go moldy in years.