Make the Most of Your Ingredients
One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to use what you have. Whether you have random odds and ends leftover from a recipe, fresh food expiring soon, or a freezer full of food, we've got you covered with these tips.
Taste, Not Waste
View All RecipesFrom leftover bread-heel croutons to cracker-crumb pie crusts, we’ll show you how to make the most of what you already have with these simple recipes and suggestions.
Croutons
Don't throw those bread heels away! With a little help, they can become craveable, crusty croutons.
Pie Crust
Turn crumbs from the bottom of the cereal, cracker or cookie box into a pie crust ready to be filled with any of your favorite flavors.
Versatile Stock
Combine veggie scraps (or produce that’s a little past its prime) with leftover chicken (and its bones) to make a versatile stock that can be used in any number of recipes.
Salad Dressing
Turn condiment remnants into custom salad dressings by adding just a few ingredients straight to their containers and shaking to combine.
DIY Spice Blends
These spice blends work double time! They'll give you a reason to use up forgotten spices, and they give you super-flavorful seasoning that can bring any simple meal to life.
Preserve Your Herbs
Have some fresh herbs getting wilted in the fridge? What about an overabundance in the garden that you just can't eat in time? Preserve them for future use with this guide!
Substitution SOS
In the middle of cooking a meal and realize you are missing an ingredient? SOS! Save the meal with this a list of common recipe ingredients and how to substitute them with other pantry staples to help in a pinch.
How to Make Your Own Stock
No more throwing away veggie peels and chicken scraps! Use this guide to make your own wholesome broth.
Sub-Zero Savings
Your freezer is your secret weapon to save on groceries! Use this guide to learn how to freeze and thaw foods, get meal planning tips, and learn what not to freeze.
Budget Meal Planning
Sticking to a grocery budget can be hard. Use these affordable, delicious and easy recipes to plan meals that work for you and your wallet!
Schnucks Savings Guide
There are so many ways to save at Schnucks! Learn how to take advantage of our free services, catch the latest sales, and earn money back with this guide.
