18 Changes You Can Make to Save $200 On Your Monthly Grocery Bill

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18. Intentional Leftovers

It’s easy to save cash by having intentional leftovers, too. Once, you get home from work, instead of opening an empty fridge, have a bowl of yesterday’s leftovers waiting.

When you’re cooking a meal it’s easy to make a double portion and leave half for the next day. You’ll not only save money but time, too. And, if you don’t like the thought of eating the same meal 2 days in a row, you can get creative and turn the leftover food into a brand-new dish.

Roasted meats can be turned into loads of quick dishes, and left-over rice is perfect for a stir-fry. And, you can add some spices and beans to any stew transforming it into a chili. Just make sure that you eat all of your leftovers with 2 days, and re-heat all food properly.

If you know you made too much to eat that quickly, why not portion it up and freeze it? Then you’ll have a full meal ready to cook, whenever you need it.