I have gone from being able to spend lavishly to feed the family to having to be more frugal. I am sure there are a lot of people in the same boat.
Here are a few ways that I have become a better cook.
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I have learned how to spatchcock (butterfly) a whole chicken and mostly debone it (Removing the rib cage, chest plate, spine and thigh bones.)- and everything I remove goes into making chicken stock for chicken noodle soup the next day - and I find there is much less wasted food on the plate after the meal.
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Crack all the chicken bones to release the flavour in the stock. Any leftover 50/50 onions, garlic, spring onions, leeks also go into the stock.
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Buy and look after your own potted herbs. This one saves so much and fresh herbs are amazing.
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Buy a spray bottle for your cooking oil. Since doing this I go through about 1/3rd of the oil and my food is less oily.
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Fresh fruit and veg really does go a long way and adds so much.
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I have learned how to prepare “tough” meats like chuck steak by cooking low and slow and they can be so delicious.
Any other frugal cooking tips?
May 16, 2021 at 04:25AM
