One of the best and worse parts of the grocery store is walking past fantastic assortments of way too expensive meats. Rotisserie chickens under warming lamps are occasionally my impulse buys and ready for dinner meats are tough to skip as well.
Some of these favorites can drain your wallet, but show up at the grocery store at the right time and you’ll find these treats marked down in hopes of quick ship out. Even if the whole chicken isn’t something you want to deal with, you can save it up for several meals throughout the week.
Trimming a rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked meat at home can pair easily potatoes, pasta, frozen vegetables or rice, leaving you with less time in the kitchen. This idea usually leaves great left-overs for later in the week as well.
Getting creative in the grocery store can lead to better results throughout the week. Find items that you can use in a variety of ways through the week. Even if you have to pay a bit extra for them, they’ll be easy to go to meals, and will spread the cost out over a good week.
