I Didn’t Buy Groceries for a Week | Simple Recipes
Is your kitchen full of "random" ingredients but you still feel like there’s nothing for dinner? I’ve been there! This week, I set myself a challenge to skip the supermarket entirely and only eat what I already had in my pantry, fridge, and freezer. In this video, I’m sharing how I rotated through my kitchen staples to create a full week of easy, healthy meals without spending anything. You’ll see me whip up a "Use It Up" Lentil and Chicken Stew to rescue those fresh veggies before they go bad—perfect for reducing food waste and saving your budget! These 'use it up' or 'shelf cooking' challenges are great to save money, get creative and reduce your waste on food. What we’re covering: How to "Shop Your Kitchen" to manage cost of living pressures. Delicious meals I made using only what I had Things I make from scratch to save money and eat well A simple, hearty Lentil & Chicken Stew recipe. Tips for rotating freezer and pantry stock so nothing goes to waste. Links mentioned: Potato Salad Recipe: https://simple-essentials.com.au/easy... Costco haul & freezer tour video: • How I Organise My Chest Freezer (Plus a Bi... How I make Yoghurt video: • QUICK GF DINNER PREP | EASY TIPS TO MAKE Y... Keema Curry Recipe: https://www.brianlagerstrom.com/recip... Herb & Zucchini bake (I also add large can of drained tuna): https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/herb-... Hummus recipe: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/best-... If you’re tired of the meal planning stress, I hope this gives you some fresh inspiration! Download my free meal planning & grocery budgeting template here: https://simple-essentials.com.au/meal... Recreate my latest $5/day budget meal challenge: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu6oH4esaYFbS... My favourite tools and products: https://simple-essentials.com.au/shop/ Note: Amazon & SkillShare links are affiliate links, which support my channel at no additional cost to you. I use and love all of these things personally. Want more minimalist organisation tips? Check out my minimalist organisation and cleaning channel over here: / @simpleessentials
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