"I feed my family of 5 for $120 a week" 🌮

Here's one writer's tips on making every cent work for you.

Is it just me or has grocery shopping on a budget felt harder than ever? That's especially the case if you're cooking for more than two or if you have dietary restrictions. Luckily for us, Sydney showed us exactly how she feeds her family of three kids and a partner on less than $125 per week. Whether that's more or less than your own budget, it's worth taking a peek on the many ways she mixes and matches ingredients to cook up different meals for her lucky family.   Feed Your Fam (For Less)! Most of us own more kitchen gadgets than we know what to do with. Turns out, actual professional chefs have just a few tools of the trade that they actually use to execute their recipes. That shortlist includes cut-resistant gloves and a kitchen scale, and a few lesser-expected items like an anti-fatigue kitchen mat and a steel odor absorber.   I love this list of industry secrets because the confessions will both affirm your loyalty to some brands (like Kirkland, where one employee shared that every product is independently tested to beat the industry-leading product in that category) while killing your trust in many, many other entire industries.    Students in Japan, Colombia, Finland, and many others have some of the best school lunches I've seen, and are a great reminder that Americans should aspire to higher standards when it comes to public school cafeterias. South Korea's lunch option honestly looks like the fancy restaurant I treated myself to last week.   Whether you're experimenting with No-Meat Mondays or simply want to try some veggie-forward recipes, we've got you covered. These meat-less recipes — like this coconut curry or these butternut squash al pastor tacos — work double time to make sure both your tastebuds and your stomach feels satisfied.   Dubbed the "Italian penicillin," this viral pastina recipe is the only dish you need to get through winter. Read on for the full recipe, which requires just five ingredients — pastina pasta, Parmesan cheese, egg, butter, and stock — and 10 minutes to spare. Whether you're feeling sick or just want a quick meal, this meal is sure to satisfy.   Whether you work from home or are clocking hours at the office, there's no reason why you shouldn't treat yourself to a nutritious and tasty lunch every day. And look — we've got some inspo for you! From avocado tuna wraps to portobello fajita bowls, here are several lunch recipes that you can prep in just a jiff.    The smallest splurges can make the biggest differences when it comes to home cooking. I discovered that the first time I tried a slightly bougier butter, smeared it on bread, and honestly felt that I could eat that as a meal every day until I died. Here, we rounded up a whole collection of such ingredients that are worth the hype and the extra bucks!   Galaxy 'Box' Cake Pop Rib Eye Steak Rainbow Kettle Corn Salvadoran Pupusas Blue Piñata Slow-Cooker Collard Greens And Ham Hocks Shredded Teriyaki Chicken Salad Japanese Ham & Cheese Croquette (Korokke) BuzzFeed, Inc. 111 E. 18th St. New York, NY 10003 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. View our privacy notice and cookie policy Unsubscribe