5. Create a monthly menu
The advantage of planning your meals for the month is that you can chop foods or cook meals in batches. This type of approach also makes shopping easier and ensures that you waste less food because you will most likely use all the ingredients you buy while they are still fresh.
Another great way to plan a monthly menu is to use a menu-planning service such as eMeals or PlateJoy. These services give you the opportunity to choose your favorite recipes and establish a list of the necessary ingredients which is actually sent to your local grocery store for fast pick-up.
However, take into consideration that these services are not free, so you should evaluate the cost in order to determine whether it fits into your budget.
