Budget Recipes

I actually enjoy cooking. I find it relaxing and de-stressing after a hard day at work and I enjoy adapting recipes to my own tastes. I like nothing better than to open a bottle of wine and sip it as I create. In the past I have led a strange eating lifestyle. I decided to turn vegetarian in my teenage years (whilst travelling with rock bands…you wouldn't believe the stick I got!) then turned back to gradually introducing meat into my diet. After travelling to various countries and sampling as many foods as possible I decided to try to adopt a healthier lifestyle but tried to keep the ... more

I have struggled with knowing where to put this recipe. Due to the fact I have already written a main meal review I couldn't put it there. Since I don't have a URL to my chicken recipe I couldn't figure out how to suggest a new product - besides I want to publish my review now. So, I have decided to put it in Budget recipes since chicken is pretty cheap! I'm sure that one or two people will decide to give me a 'somewhat helpful' rating as a result, but such is life! Introduction On Saturday night we were meant to be having friends over for dinner, and I'd chosen some fancy chicken dish from my ... more

The cold weather has started, warm comfort food is necessary. That is why I am presenting you with a fairly simple recipe that can be made after work or school in time for tea or can be made as a wholesome Sunday dinner. I admit that in my family that we don't eat any proper Sunday dinner (joint of meat with vegetables) in the six weeks before Christmas so that we will really enjoy Christmas dinner when it comes around After mentioning that I was making Savoury Mince Beef Cobblers one day to another Ciao member and hearing that she had never heard of them, I was encouraged to publish the ... more

I make these low-cost vegetarian meals quite often as they're extremely cheap and I've got most of the ingredients ready in the cupboard. As you can probably tell, I've not been near any kitchen scales for a while!) Lentil Crumble about 10 minutes prep, about 15-20 minutes cooking --------------------------------- Red Lentils (up to you how many you use... I normally use about 2/3 of a coffee mug full) Lemon Juice (can use the one in the bottle, just turn upside down and shake a few times...) Bread (a couple of thick slices, a few days old, I usually use the thick end crusts) Cheese (about 50g ... more

Potato Cakes on a bed of Spinach. The potato cakes make you feel full whilst being a low calorie and healthy meal. Serves 2 Ready in 20 Minutes Ingredients. ~~~~~~~ 300g of potatoes Half tbsp of Dijon mustard 10g of butter 125g of streaky bacon or pancetta Bag of spinach 1tbsp of olive oil Boil the potatoes as you normally would in slightly salted water. When cooked, drain thoroughly and then return to the pan. (To get out as much moisture as possible). Season and add the mustard and half the butter whilst mashing. Meanwhile, Cook the bacon until crispy. Add the chopped bacon into mash. Shape ... more