Save on Side Dishes | Food

When it comes to side dishes,  frugal expert Kristen Hagopian says you can save a bundle if you know how to shop. Steer clear of the processed, white sugar, white flour junk. The more whole the food, the more you’ll enjoy it and the less you’ll need to feel satisfied. Stick to whole wheat pastas & breads. Try brown & wild rice rather than white. Try neat new grains like barley & buckwheat. They taste great, are very versatile with meats, and best of all, the next day you can dazzle friends & family with casual statements like: “We had the most spectacular buckwheat kasha with sauteed chicken last night…”  Watch their eyebrows shoot up, their jaws drop, and their opinion of you change radically.  (“Did you hear?  Kris had buckwheat kasha with sauteed chicken last night! What a culinary FREAK!”) We buy all of our pastas, breads & grains at half-price or better at our favorite stores. Start seeking them out in your favorite stores as well.

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