Now that it's finally above freezing temperatures here in the northwest it's time to break out the grill. No matter how you grill, charcoal or gas, it can save you some money, just don't plan to eat filet mignon each night.
With grilling season in full swing most supermarkets have some sort of meat in their weekly ads. The weekly ads are now available online at most markets Web sites making them even easier to check out.
Each week scan the ads for what meat is on sale and incorporate that into your meal plan. At any given time you can find a wide variety of steaks, chicken, fish and ribs to fit your palette and your wallet. Toss on some veggies drizzled with olive oil and some fresh herbs and you've got a meal.
This fast, fun approach to dinner saves you money not only with the weekly specials but because you aren't buying several ingredients for one meal. It also makes grocery shopping much faster! The easier dinner is the more likely you are to eat at home.
What are some of your favorite things to grill? Anyone have a great marinade to share?
