With life seemingly getting more and more expensive by the day, families all over the world are making drastic changes in their day-to-day routines. One of those changes is removing or cutting down on takeout, dine-out, and processed food purchases. The benefits of this are obvious, both in financial terms and in health benefits. But trying to figure out where to start and where to spend money on equipment can be a major headache.

Well, fret not. Meal Wars can take you from novice to expert in no time and in this series of videos, we’ll be showing you where it’s worth it to spend money on kitchen equipment and where it’s not.

Starting with a chef’s knife and a cast iron skillet, we show you not only a recommendation, but a tutorial on how to use and care for your new kitchen gadgets. And the third one doesn’t cost a thing!