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Sunday braised chicken with carrots
Tender carrots, a gently cooked onion and fresh thyme in a comforting one-pot chicken dish.
2 votes
by Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Budget-friendly recipes
Lentils, potatoes, vegetables and pantry staples become complete, satisfying meals without an expensive shopping list.
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Thin, golden homemade crêpes
A light, supple and lump-free crêpe batter for an easy weekend treat.
1 voteby Marcby M.
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Red lentil, sweet potato and spinach dal
A creamy, fragrant and generous dal that needs no complicated technique.
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1 h 28Easy
Leek, potato and Comté gratin
Tender layers of potato and sweet leeks beneath a deeply golden cheese crust.
0 votesby Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Lower the cost without shrinking the meal
Cost per portion, seasonality and using each purchase fully are more useful than the headline shelf price alone.
Compare the cost you will use
Check the price per kilogram or litre and estimate how many portions it makes. Seasonal vegetables, plain frozen produce and tinned pulses can all be economical when the pack size suits your household.
Start with a flexible staple
Lentils, chickpeas, eggs, potatoes, rice or pasta can form several meals with different vegetables and seasoning. Check the cupboard first so that you do not buy a duplicate that remains unused.
Plan the next portion
Choose two recipes that share a perishable ingredient and decide at the shop how you will use the remainder. Cool extra portions promptly, date them and freeze anything you will not eat within the period advised by the recipe.