I generally take that approach now (with kids) but in my younger years I loved going to the grocery to figure out what I was making. Start with something intere

I generally take that approach now (with kids) but in my younger years I loved going to the grocery to figure out what I was making. Start with something interesting on sale on the meat/seafood section, or some fruit/veg I was less familiar with and build a menu from there. Or try some new spice, or random packaged food and buy the suggested items for the accompanying recipe. I found so many interesting foods to try, especially from ethnicities other than my own background. Also speciality items and snacks, even different brands of classics.