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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have to be very careful what we eat b/c DH is diabetic. So $1200 month is about right for 4 (2 teenagers) We don't do fast food, or bulk from Costco very much -- we feel we wasted a lot of food that way. Yes, lots of fresh fruits, veggies, and it does get expensive. Worth it for the health benefits for us.[/quote]

I hear you and learned the hard way about wasting Costco "bargains," but wanted to pass on that if you plan what's going to happen with, say, that 10lbs of carrots, it can work very well.  When I have a big produce haul from Costco, I will put in the time up front to portion and prep some of it.

So - giant bag of onions, caramelize half of them and freeze in recipe portions.  Properly caramelized onions take a long time, so unless I have them ready to go, they're not happening on a weeknight.  They add so much flavor, it's nice to have some to grab.

Giant bag of lemons or limes - half or wedge and freeze some.  They defrost quickly and release more juice after freezing.  I might also put up a jar of preserved lemons.

Fruit is washed and portioned.  If I got a flat of apples, I'll make sure to use them in salads, baked, etc. so that the amount left for fresh eating is more manageable.

Carrots, peppers, garlic etc. - roast with olive oil (usually along with that night's dinner), pack tightly and freeze.  Wash and chop most of the rest for fresh snacking - place in the most prominent spot in the fridge.

Sometimes I portion out the big tubs of hummus so they'll be grabbed first when someone's looking for a snack.  We have several recipes that use up the rest of a large jar of salsa.

Parsley, cilantro, other fresh herbs - run the amount we're unlikely to use that week through the blender with a little oil and freeze in ice cube trays.  These can be the herb base for soup, pesto, added to guac, whatever.

When I start running low on the freezer goodies is when I make an effort to use up the rest, then plan another Costco run in a week or two.  [/quote]

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