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Hipps
what about trying to see if there are any allotments near you and some of the owners might grow and sell you some fresh??
I really like bread and butter pud for a cheap recipe. Some super markets are cheap (ie. LIDL) They do superb ice creams!
My youngest sis swears on being vegetarian for saving money on food. As she puts it, even the most expensive vegetable is cheaper than meat. (I still like being a carnivore though)
(BTW, I really don't want to get up people's noses with the vegan bit, I'm not a militant evangelist about it, but whatever else, it's certainly cheaper than meat, cheese etc., & my running's improved in the last few years since I stopped eating animal stuff - but there could be loads of other reasons for that too).
but priced accordingly...
not my cup oftea tho
dont feel guilty
TVP, yes!
Fantastic stuff - great for chillies and spag bol, and SOOOOO cheap.
And good for you...
Also, beware of Jerusalem artichokes. THey are the worst ever!
I must say, whenever I cook vegetarian for parties the carnivores are painful for finishing the vegetarian's grub up before the veges get a look in. But I do like a bit of meat as well.
nor in the local farmers market
Or salad of raspberries with cooked pea pods and an oil & balsamico vinegar dressing.
Plain joghurt with mixed fresh fruits.
Baked potato with broccoli & cheese.
Open sandwiches Danish style, toppings can be whatever takes your fancy. We often eat tuna or salmon with cherry tomatoes, green pepper slices, olives, and sliced radish.
Herb omelettes with a green salad.
Want some more?
Porridge is brilliant also...I too like to leave it soaking overnight.
ceridwen I am fascinated - I had a mini poster on one of my kitchen cupboards for years that was a B&W photo of a female triathlete on a bike - it said she was a dietician & a vegan (my sis is a SR dietician & duathlete & vegetarian - though she has threatened to eat some lamb if her blood count gets low again!)
as I read it, peanut butter & lentils & veg & beans all mushed together sounds disgusting but I'm sure if I gave it a go I could eat it - but would my sons?? (12 & 18)
seriously folks - there are some great ideas here and thankxxxxxx!
cook rice as normal. When its cooked, stir in a couple of skinned and chopped tomatoes. It is more moist and tasty than plain rice, and I serve it up with:
Cajun chicken:
slice up a big chicken breast for each person. Sprinkle cajun seasoning over it. Stir fry it. Pile on top of tomatoey rice.
Stuff it down.
(how do peeps choose their forum names??
ooopps I feel a thread coming on ...
I expect it's been done before)
one cup of rice, and 2 cups of fliud
to make my tomato rice, i substitue one cup of water with tinned tomatoes
or fresh roasted ones
then i stir in a little grated cheese at the end
yuuuuuuuuuuum
Pashka, the source of my name is an embarrassing secret. I think the name itself conveys a sense of determined, if short-legged, energy!
What about cauliflower and cheese sauce - cheap n cheerful - with diced up and fried bacon sprinkled on top and put in oven for a few minutes - just as hubbie likes.
also this thing about not going shopping!
I am convinced that my decision to support my local milk-round person - even at 44p a pint - is paying off, cos it means I go to the supermkt LESS - and search in my fridge and cupboards MORE
I had a small amount of rice left-over and thought ...
chop an onion inc some purple & frazzle a bit in some xtra virgin
dice a carrot
slice some cabbage (it is a gorgeous cabbage! and it's been in a poly bag in the fridge for at least a week)
chuck in to pan with some boiling water and steam away for a few mins (so the veg is still firm-ish)
found some quite nice ham I hadn't eaten and cut it up
added a bit of stock powder & some lee&perrins "garlic & chilli" (too much actually)
and the left-over rice
so simple - so delicious!! (even without the ham)
oh - I put a few black olives in as well
Tin budget toms
Tin budget beans
one pepper or mixed frozen peppers are cheaper
one onion
garlic 2-4 cloves
Some mushrooms
Dried herbs any combination
Dried chilli flakes or just powder to your taste.
Any other veg such as sweetcorn, courgette
Can also add some sausages for cheap sausage casserole.
Very cheap and dependent on your larder/fridge
My husband and I survived on very little money during our PhDs, ate very well and ran two very good marathons.
Home made flapjacks are very cheap, own brand cereals are cheaper and taste the same.
Make all sauces instead of buying jars, tin toms and dried herbs are much cheaper than jars of curry, chilli or pasta sauces.
Tinned tuna and mince are your best friends!
keep raiding the cupboard!! - I'll be back making my own bread at this rate
I used to buy a massive block of proper yeast & cut into small chunks & freeze - works fine - but local baker won't sell it now - so have to buy small bits from health-food store where I feel guilty if I only spend 12p (and where their home-made homity pies & gorgeous seeded bread & carrot cake & oh oh are impossible to resist)
trinity1 - glad to hear of someone else keeping the local milk round going - yes - I hope it's still going when I get old!!
i wish to report i hae had broad beans most weeks for the last few weeks
My recipe for snot soup
gently cook at little choped onion and potato in butter, add water and simmer for 15 mins
ann fresh or frozen peas, or broad beans, and some eaf spinach or watercress and wilt for 2-3 mins
Liquidise, stir in a little cream
if you like add croutons and parmesan
what kind of lentils?
Imelda--no, but i wil look for the dried broad ones when next in london or brum