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questionsbecause OP t1_jabb306 wrote

Reply to comment by JHG0 in What do you spend per month on groceries in DC? by questionsbecause

fair. We rarely get takeout which may inflate our grocery budget a bit.

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scotch_please t1_jabblkl wrote

But are you guys buying a ton of pre-made frozen meals? Because those end up being around 2-5x the price of a serving of food made from scratch, and you get more food for the same money. If you do buy a lot, Trader Joe's freezer section is usually cheaper than the premium meals at other grocery stores.

If neither of you are realistically going to meal prep, look into buying a pressure or slow cooker. There are countless recipes that are just throwing stuff into those things and setting a timer.

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questionsbecause OP t1_jabbvhx wrote

I was buying a lot of expensive frozen lunches in the past but switched this month to TJs frozen or leftovers. Helped but clearly need to do more.

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scotch_please t1_jabcnps wrote

I recommend Budget Bytes for recipe planning, especially for pasta, sheet pan, and one pot meals that yield leftovers. A lot of the recipes are a little simple/bland but are easy to dress up with extra herbs/spices/sauce.

You can also look at what you're buying pre-made frozen or from restaurants and try making that at home.

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