You can buy blocks of cheese from the local deli and shred it yourself at home. Try preparing a large batch of chopped fresh garlic and freeze whatever you don’t need. In most cases, your food will taste fresher!
It turns out that going grocery shopping right before the store closes can help save a lot of cash. Supermarkets tend to discount items at the end of the day. Search for price cuts on fresh meats, cheeses, and produce.