Hey, how about checking out those packaged foods you usually grab and giving them a go yourself? Think about stuff like gravy, salad dressing, salsa, and taco seasoning—it’s way easier than you might think! Give these recipes a shot instead of buying the store versions. You’ll save some cash and cut down on single-use plastic. Plus, you can tweak the recipes to make them just the way you like!

When you’re whipping up these staples, feel free to grab stuff from the store or toss in your homegrown herbs, salsa, spices, fermented apple cider vinegar, or any other homemade basics you make at home.