What Are the Best Foods to Make vs. Buy? Good Questions

Q: I like the idea of becoming more self sufficient and saving money: growing some of my own fruits and vegetables, making my own sauces and pantry staples, etc. But which things are worth growing or making, and which are better to buy?

Sent by Stuart

Editor: Great question, Stuart! This is something that a lot of us are thinking about and working towards. Another factor to keep in mind is how much time something takes (or that you're able to commit). I find that time commitment is the downfall of many of my good intentions to make something myself.

Take a look at our Make or Buy series for some good discussions on specific dishes and pantry staples, as well as some other posts we've done on the topic:

Make or Buy?
Is It Cost-Effective to Make Your Own Pantry Staples?
DIY Recipes from The Kitchn

Readers, what foods do you think are worth making yourself? What's better to buy?

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Related: How to Make Great Granola Every Time

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What Pantry Staples Should a College Student Keep on Hand? Good Questions

Q: I'm a college student with a college apartment kitchen, but my cooking style is a bit more sophisticated than my peers. I unfortunately can't always have all of the ingredients I'd like on hand, but I'm trying to keep a fully stocked shelf of staples for healthy, quick, yet creative and fun meals. Do you have a list of must-haves?

Sent by Elysia

Editor: Elysia, your list of must-haves will depend on what type of food you like to cook. I like to cook a lot of Asian food at home, so soy sauce, fish sauce and miso paste are a few of my own staples; if you cook a lot of Italian food, your list will likely look a little different. But here's a list of economical staples that most cooks would like to have on hand:

10 Low-Budget Pantry Items Everyone Should Have

Readers, what do you make sure to keep on hand for healthy, quick and creative meals?

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Related: My Pantry Essentials: 5 Staples When Cooking for Two

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