Thanksgiving is a marvelous holiday—but not always for our wallets. This year, however, the financial stress (including lingering inflation) doesn’t have to break the bank.

Salon spoke with financial, food and grocery experts to gather the best tips for a budget-friendly celebration.

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Anya Obrez, of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), suggests starting with portion planning. The NRDC’s free digital tool, the "Guest-imator," can help estimate serving sizes. Obrez also advises shopping with a detailed list and sticking to it.

“Making an apple pie? Skip the peeler,” Obrez said. “Those peels are nutrient-dense and taste great in pie! I like to keep a ‘stock bag’ in my freezer where I collect vegetable and meat trimmings to make stock.”

For post-shopping strategies, Obrez recommends serving smaller portions: “Start with a smaller plate. If anyone is still hungry after the........

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