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.
Saag aloo. Potatoes, greens, tomato, and spices. Takes some prep (boil the potatoes, cool, cut into smaller pieces, and fry) but it’s worth it.
I do saag aloo and saag paneer reasonably often. Always good to get some spinach into the kids.
I make mine with a mix of spinach and mustard greens. Adds a little more pep.
Mustard greens are not easy to come by over here, unfortunately.
Mine don’t love this but sag paneer is heavenly, my kids would eat it by the bucket I think.