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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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[–] Rooster326@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Bulk cook the entré or protein on the weekend because it takes the most time. Make a side everyday, or every other day, so you can switch it up based on your mood.

Literally take 1-2 lbs of meat and make it last a week for a family of 4.

That Taco Ground Beef/Turkey can then be prepared 5-7 different ways for every day of the week. Feel like you want a Quesadilla? Or a Taco? Roll it up and pour enchilada sauce on it? Throw some chips in the Oven, Pour on whatever is left with cheese and you got nachos.

Make a steak on Saturday. On Monday, you chunk into some delicious rice pilaf. On Thursday you get a baguette and thinly slice the leftover for a Cheese Steak.

Way too many people think every meal has to start from scratch each time. Restaurants don't even cook this way.