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What are your cheap, but not miserable, recipes? (www.bbc.co.uk)
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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* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 child)

Here are some recipes I have made in the past from food pantry items. Don't look down at food pantries and don't wait till your homeless or in debt to get some help.

Quick Beans

2 cans beans (black or pinto work) 4 tablespoons tomato sauce 2tsp cumin 1tsp onion powder 2 tsp oregano salt /pepper to taste 1/2c chicken broth

Mix them all together in a pot. Bring to a simmer then down to a low simmer until the beans soften and the sauce thickens. If the sauce thickens before the beans soften up, add a bit of water(or more broth if you have it)

If you have an** air fryer crispy potatoes** Wash and quarter small potatoes( these usually cost less per pound. I get about 10 pounds for $3-4) drop in boiling water until the outside is slightly soft but the core will still be solid (test with a fork) Drain the potatoes and put in a bowl, toss with salt untill the outside gets fuzzy, Add some kind of oil (or melted fat if you have leftover from cooking) and toss more

put in the air fryer for about 15-20 minutes at 375

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