Yesterday celebrity chefs Tyler Florence [1], Cat Cora [2], and Curtis Stone [3] made an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show [4]. The chefs shared recipes and tips on how to cook more affordably during the recession. They also went into the kitchen of viewers to perform culinary interventions. Stone helped a couple cut their takeout budget by learning to cook, Cora taught a family how to use fresh ingredients to make healthy dishes, and Florence showed a mom the best way to feed her children. The chefs provided some great suggestions on how to save money when grocery shopping. For their ideas, .

• Use a lesser cut of meat. A whole chicken is cheaper than chicken breasts. Opt for pork shoulder instead of pork tenderloin.
• Use a slow cooker. They're ideal for turning lesser cuts of meat into fantastic dinners.
• Purchase a whole block of cheese and grate it yourself. In the end its cheaper than buying the pregrated bags.
• Be smart at the meat counter. According to Stone, steaks that are nearing their sell-by date are usually marked down.
• Select cheaper fish. Skip salmon and choose tilapia.
• Always shop with a list. Cora says that people spend 50 percent more if they don't have a list.
• Buy only what you need. If you want three bananas, break off three from the bunch.
• Plan meals that share ingredients.

How do you save when at the supermarket? Please share your helpful hints below!

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