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Liz Dunn's avatar

For us the low-hanging fruit is the "It's Wednesday and I'm too tired to cook" DoorDash orders and we've cut down on those big time. It's $$$ for a family of 5 and after you've ordered from your same few neighborhood delivery spots a gajillion times, the whole experience is humdrum. Now I make quick omelets and toast or pasta/pesto for everyone instead, and I'm always glad I pushed through and did it!

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Becky Daniel's avatar

Sorry for multiple comments, but as I was cooking this afternoon, I realized I have one other strategy, which I am calling “That’s Good Enough.” Recipe calls for 1 c. grated parm and I only have 2/3 c.? That’s Good Enough! Recipe calls for a small yellow onion, but I already have half of a red onion in the fridge? That’s Good Enough! I’m sure that this, plus my subbing ingredients strategy above, is making recipe writers everywhere cringe, but it’s helping us reduce waste and also avoid buying new.

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