Have you ever found yourself rushing to the store for a single missing ingredient, only to watch it go bad in your fridge after one use? You’re not alone. With grocery prices soaring, getting the most out of your food budget has never been more important. This week, we’re joined by Ali Slagle, New York Times contributor and author of 40 Ingredients Forever, to talk about the art of cooking smarter—not harder. Ali shares her philosophy on keeping a “capsule kitchen” with just 40 key ingredients that can be used in endless combinations. Resources & Links: 🔗 Ali Slagle’s Substack: 40 Ingredients Forever 🔗 Ali’s Cookbook: I Dream of Dinner (So You Don’t Have To) 🚀 FinanceFixx – Our 4 or 8-week coaching program to get your finances on track! 📈 InvestingFixx – A club for women ready to grow their wealth Have a Money Question? Send us your questions for our upcoming Mailbag segment at mailbag@hermoney.com. Like What You Hear? Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices