A loaf pans is the perfect alternative to a large baking dish when assembling a scaled-down casserole or even cooking brown rice.

If opened containers of broth go bad before you finish them, buy shelf-stable, cost-effective, long-lasting broth concentrates.

To reduce waste, opt for items such as yogurt, applesauce, sliced fruit, precooked rice, and milk in single-serve packages.

The freezer is your ally. It helps to portion ingredients prior to freezing so you can defrost just what you need.