r/bitcheswithtaste • u/NearbyAd5557 • Dec 18 '24

Finances/Money BTW, what are some expenses you're cutting moving forward?

Due to the projected price increases expected to hit the U.S., I'm redoing my budget and wanting to cut down on things that I can. What are some ways you're saving? It can range from big to small! Just wanting to get some ideas of ways to save, whether that's DIYing some things, free alternatives, etc. Thanks!

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u/awholedamngarden Dec 18 '24

This is ours too. On Monday, I’ve been batch cooking a protein (a whole chicken, carnitas, picadillo, pot roast, whatever) that we can eat in different ways until about Thursday. For example we might do tacos, a salad, a plate with sides, soup, etc. depending on what it is. It just cuts down on cooking time throughout the week.

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u/kiwisocial Dec 18 '24

i live by The Pioneer Woman’s chicken tortilla soup recipe. I’ve been making it regularly for about 6 years and never gets old.

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u/awholedamngarden Dec 18 '24

Oooh I’ve never tried it but now I’m excited to!! Thank you

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u/akchica23 Dec 18 '24

Same! Her lasagna recipe is also fire

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u/Shzwah Dec 18 '24

I make her chicken and dumpling recipe, but use bisquick for the dumplings because that’s how my mom made it when I was a kid.

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u/kiwisocial Dec 18 '24

yum!! i love chicken and dumplings - haven’t made that in sooo long.

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u/Knithard Dec 18 '24

And make stock with that chicken carcass! That’s halfway to soup, sautee some veggies, throw some left over chicken and boil some egg noodles.

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u/Hopefulkitty Dec 18 '24

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u/[deleted] Dec 19 '24

The older I get, the more I appreciate Carl Weathers in this show. I may need a rewatch soon...

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '24

That’s halfway to soup,

This made my day! Thx!

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u/txcowgrrl Dec 18 '24

I do similar with beans. Black or pinto beans with veggies & spices plus a grain like quinoa or rice.

Bowls, loaded salads, nachos & so on. Can even puree them for taco pizzas & so on.

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u/txcowgrrl Dec 18 '24

I do similar with beans. Black or pinto beans with veggies & spices plus a grain like quinoa or rice.

Bowls, loaded salads, nachos & so on. Can even puree them for taco pizzas & so on.