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Gourmet on A Budget: Every Day Grocery Store Items to Elevate Your Meal.
16 items
By
Z.Smith
These budget-friendly groceries turn simple meals into something special. This list is all about flavor, comfort, and creativity on a budget.
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Olive Oil adds richness to pasta, breads and vegetables.
Olive oils
Great for pasta sauce, soups.
Canned Tomatoes San Marzano
Quick flavorful inexpensive side dish.
Instant Couscous
Make a creamy dip, salad or season with olive oil and lemon juice for a tasty treat.
Canned Chickpeas
Use to make low cost Mocktails by adding lemon or mint.
Sparkling Water
Try a new seasoning blend to add extra flavors to your meal.
Seasoning Blends
Honey can be used as a glaze or be added to salad dressing.
Honey
Balsamic Vinegar can be used on chicken, salad and even strawberries.
Balsamic Vinegar
Chili Oil can be added to any dish to add spicy hot flavor.
Chili Oil
Coconut milk is perfect for curries, soups and creamy sauces.
Coconut Milk
Canned tuna in olive oil is more flavorful and is great in salad or with rice.
Canned Tuna in Olive Oil
Jams add a nice touch to boring toast.
Jams or Jellies
Use canned soup as a base to make richer more flavorful soup.
Canned Soup
Not just for bagels! It is great on eggs and even on chicken.
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Nut Butters are great on sandwiches, crackers and baking.
Nut Butters
Great with pasta or any other meal you want intense tomato flavor.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil
