1. learn to cook basic meals at home instead of eating out frequently
2. instead of going out to eat consider meal prepping at home
3. stick to a shopping list when grocery shopping to avoid impulse buys
4. use coupons and look for sales when shopping for groceries or other items
5. consider buying generic or store-brand products instead of name-brand items
6. limit entertainment expenses such as streaming services (instead of paying for streaming consider free alternatives)
7. use alternative transportation methods such as biking, walking, or public transit to save on gas and parking fees
8. don't upgrade to the latest phone every year, phones last longer than two years
9. cancel unused subscriptions or memberships such as gym memberships or subscriptions
10. reduce or eliminate credit card usage to avoid interest charges and overspending
11. eliminate bad habits such as smoking or excessive drinking which can be costly and harmful to your health
12. learn to do basic home and car maintenance to avoid costly repairs
13. try automatic transfers to saving every month or paycheck
if you are just starting with learning to cook, here are some recommended items to have in your kitchen:
pots (small 2 quart and large 6 quart)
medium size skillet for frying and sautéing
baking sheets (for cooking in the oven)
utensils: knives, cutting board, spatula, wooden spoon
measuring cups and spoons
mixing bowls
storage containers for leftovers
rice cooker if you are going to cook rice often
basic spices such as gralic and onion powder
required items: bowl, fork(or whisk), non-stick skillet, spatula, stove, butter or cooking spray
Ingredients: 3 eggs salt and pepper to taste (optional milk to add fluffiness)
Instructions:
1. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to the pan.
3. Once the butter is melted and hot, pour the whisked eggs into the skillet.
4. Let the eggs cook for a few seconds until they start to set around the edges.
5. Using a spatula, gently stir the eggs from the edges to the center of the pan, creating soft folds.
6. Continue to cook and stir until the eggs are fully cooked but still moist and slightly runny.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
after cooking serve warm with a side such as toast or oatmeal.
Here the eggs are paired with turkey sausage links.
