Budget cooking hacks!

Allow us to repeat what you probably already know: Groceries are expensive. It's gotten so bad that there are even times when I wonder if ordering takeout would be cheaper than cooking at home! Thankfully, the BuzzFeed Community has some tips for stretching those hard-earned dollars and saving at the store!

Allow us to repeat what you probably already know: Groceries are expensive. It's gotten so bad that there are even times when I wonder if ordering takeout would be cheaper than cooking at home! Thankfully, the BuzzFeed Community has some tips for stretching those hard-earned dollars and saving at the store! Check it out! In addition to the money-saving shopping tips above, there are also ingenious ways to stretch ingredients through clever cooking techniques! Did you know, for example, that you can use grape jelly in pasta sauce instead of wine? Click through for more budget tips! As a food writer, BuzzFeed staffer Ross Yoder tries over 100 new recipes every year. Recently, he rounded up 13 of his favorites that just so happen to be budget-friendly—and plenty tasty, to boot! The best part: A lot of these recipes taste even better as leftovers! In the spirit of budget-consciousness, Redditors recently shared the meals they'd make when they were short on money. For many, these recipes are still ones they turn to for comfort or an easy snack. Some are pretty clever! The best ever slow cooker pot roast Shop the Recipe Garlic shrimp scampi   Shop the Recipe  Hasselback cheese puff fried chicken Shop the Recipe Chili cheese dog boats   Shop the Recipe Personal pan pizza Shop the Recipe Healthy banana pancakes Shop the Recipe Weekend Treats 25 Anniversary Gifts Your Partner Will Love (Almost As Much As You) 21 Slightly Embarrassing Products You'll Probably Be Glad You Can Buy Online 28 Cute Swimsuits To Pack For Your Next Vacation 27 Comfortable WFH Outfits That Don't Involve Leggings 21 Helpful Products For Grooming Down Under If You're A Quick Learner, Here Are 53 DIY Upgrades You Can Make To Your Home Do you know someone who would love the Tasty newsletter? Tell them to sign up here! BuzzFeed, Inc. 229 W. 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 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