📢 Tired of overspending on groceries? Struggling to figure out what’s for dinner? You’re not alone! With food prices skyrocketing, making the most of what you already have has never been more important. This week, we’re sitting down with Ali Slagle, New York Times contributor and author of I Dream of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To), to talk about how to cook smarter, waste less, and save more. 🛒💰
Ali is the queen of fast, flexible recipes that don’t require endless grocery runs. In this episode, she shares:
✔️ The 40-ingredient kitchen (and why you don’t need a million spices)
✔️ Smart grocery shopping tips to cut your food bill
✔️ Easy ingredient swaps to use what’s already in your fridge
✔️ The secret to cooking without stress (especially if you don’t love to cook!)
💡 If you’ve ever struggled with meal planning, food waste, or grocery budget bloat—this episode is for you! 🎙️🍽️
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Why Are Groceries So Expensive?! 🛒💸
Food prices are up 28% in five years—ouch! Jean and Ali dive into why your grocery bill keeps climbing and what you can do about it.
04:15 – The 40-Ingredient Kitchen: Cook More, Shop Less 🍽️✨
Forget endless grocery lists! Ali shares her 40 must-have ingredients that can turn into hundreds of meals—no last-minute store runs required.
09:30 – Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save BIG 🛍️💰
How do you cut your food budget without sacrificing flavor? Ali spills her best tips, from buying smarter to storing food like a pro (hint: your freezer is your best friend!).
15:20 – Hate Cooking? Here’s How to Make It Fun! 👩🍳🎉
If the thought of making dinner stresses you out, this one’s for you. Jean and Ali break down how to make cooking work for YOU—even if you think you can’t cook.
21:45 – The Secret to Eating Well & Spending Less 🏡💡
Want to enjoy home-cooked meals without doing all the work? Ali shares the magic of dinner swaps and why eating at home doesn’t have to mean cooking every night.
27:30 – Final Tips + Where to Find More of Ali’s Recipes 📖🔗
Ali leaves us with one last money-saving tip you won’t want to miss! Plus, where you can follow her for even more simple, delicious recipes.
Resources & Links:
🔗 Ali Slagle’s Substack: https://alislagle.substack.com/
🔗 Ali’s Cookbook: https://www.alislagle.com/
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