Tag: budget friendly
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Thai Basil Pork Stir-fry
Sometimes you just want something that is really quick but super tasty, and if it can feel a bit special to glam up a mid-week dinner then it’s an added bonus, and this recipe really ticks those boxes. This is one of those times when you want to get everything chopped and prepped before you… Read more
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Courgette and Cheddar Soup
I’m not particularly green fingered, but this year I was prepared for the vast amounts of courgettes our one plant would produce and had some recipes up my sleeve. This one, originally from the BBC Good Food website, simply uses courgette, potatoes and cheese with some stock, is both cheap and easy, and it can… Read more
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Pasta with Bacon and Pesto
This is one of those really simple recipes that is really cheap yet filling. The type of pasta you use isn’t essential, but I like fusilli because the sauce sticks nicely to the twirly sides. You can make your own pesto sauce, but for convenience I always keep a jar on hand. My brother actually… Read more
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Low-Carb Cottage Pie
A cottage pie is a wonderfully comforting thing, and as it’s very easy on the purse strings it would regularly turn up on our table when I was a kid. A traditional dish of minced beef with a mashed potato topping, it has always been a favourite of mine, though I am also quite partial to… Read more
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Sage and Onion Toad in the Hole
Who doesn’t like toad in the hole? For any non-Brits who might be confused, this is a classic dish of sausages cooked in batter – a comfort food staple because it’s cheap and very filling. Another classic combination is sage and onion; in this case chopped sage is added to the batter to mellow out… Read more