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What are your cheap, but not miserable, recipes? (www.bbc.co.uk)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Times are hard, the cost of living is rising, and so, like many people, I'm trying to cook cheaper meals for the family. I recently did the Piri-piri chicken wing, wedges and corn traybake from BBC Food.

Wings are cheap, potatoes are cheap, and corn isn't crazy expensive. The limes were probably the most extravagent ingredient. Total price, probably £2-£3 per person.

It was great, and the family all enjoyed it. To the point where it would go on the regular rotation even if we had suitcases full of cash stashed around the place!

What are your best economical recipes that aren't just beans, chickpeas, and rice? Meals you actively looks forward to, rather than just a budget way of getting calories inside you?

On my list for the coming week:

  • Carbonara
  • Sausage and mash with onion gravy
  • Chicken Quesadillas
  • Mac and Cheese with salad
  • Spicy black bean tacos
  • Stir-fried tofu
  • Slow cooker leek and potato soup

I can supply recipes for any of these.

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[–] 2 points 9 months ago*

Where I am, potato, carrot, and beets are very cheap staple vegetables. So of course, there's a salad made from them, called vinaigrette salad. You just boil the vegetables, dice them into cubes, add chopped onions, and optionally pickles and green peas. Serve with sunflower or olive oil, and maybe mayonnaise or sour cream. A dash of soy sauce adds considerable flavor.

Greek salad is typically more expensive, but is very quick to prepare. Dice a tomato and a cucumber, chop some onion, slice olives. Dice feta cheese or any softish cheese you have on hand. Likewise, add vegetable oil, sour cream or mayonnaise, maybe soy sauce for flavor. I also recommend adding oregano or basil. Some chopped green salad or cabbage work alright too.

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