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A recipe that is typically baked in the oven can go in the air-fryer, but when it’s a saucy, comforting recipe, opt for the slow cooker.įind out: How to save money on your energy bill 2. If you have the money to invest, appliances such as air-fryers and slow cookers are more energy efficient than an oven. You then only need to use a microwave (very energy efficient) to reheat your prepared meals. You can rotate the trays to ensure everything cooks evenly, and this will also save you having to put the oven on three times. If you do decide you need the oven, and you have the space, minimise your energy use by batch-making three tray bakes. You don’t have to clean up lots of pots and pans afterwards and as you’re only using one hob, it also limits your energy consumption. I love to make one-pot, stove-top recipes (see my recipes that I created with Times Money Mentor below). If you can, try to limit your use of the oven as it’s one of the most expensive ways of cooking food, and is getting more expensive as the cost of energy rises. Since launching my Beat the Budget website in 2018 I have created about 300 cheap recipes costing around £1 a portion.įirst, though, here are my three top general tips for eating on a budget while saving time and enjoying delicious food. They’re ideal for families or for loading your fridge with batch-cooked meals for the week.īut first, below are my go-to tips for creating budget meals.įind out: 17 ways to cut the cost of your food bill Three top tips for eating on a budget The total ingredients listed below cost less than £20 and make 15 meals in total. Below I’ve set out some delicious recipes that won’t cost a bomb and are hassle-free to make. It just takes a bit of planning - and the good news is that I have done the hard work for you. Serves: 4 | Cost per person: 85p | Total cost: £3.Feeding yourself and loved ones on a budget is getting harder as the cost of buying food and cooking a meal is rising.īut while most of us are feeling the squeeze, there are ways you can keep a lid on your food bill without having to sacrifice healthy meals, spend hours in the kitchen or ramp up your energy consumption. Spaghetti Bolognese is a firm family favourite - and a cheap family meal too 10. Get the recipe: Smoked bacon and onion tart There is enough room in the budget to serve it with an iceberg lettuce salad (an extra 55p). The original recipe serves eight but to give everyone a nice main portion, we’ve costed it to feed just six. Plus, the tart tastes good cold too, so it works well for packed lunches or summer picnics.” "If you buy a larger container of soured cream, crème fraiche, or double cream it typically costs less per gram, and you could substitute the rest in the chicken braise or macaroni cheese. “This tart demonstrates how small amounts of cooking bacon and cheese can add loads of flavour, while still leaving lots to use in other meals," says Faith.
Everyday Value cooking bacon (500g), £1.49.Serves: 6 | Cost per person: 91p | Total cost: £5.43 These would make at least four meals and be cheaper over the long run.”īacon and onion make a delicious combo in this recipe 9. But if you have the cash and might repeat the recipe, or cook other curries, Asda sells a jar of balti curry paste for £1.50 and an 850g bag of frozen spinach for £1.40. The tinned spinach and paste pots keep costs down for a single meal. Onion, garlic, rice, and tins all last for ages. Faith says: “This curry can be whipped up from store cupboard staples. We’ve served it with rice rather than naan bread and chutney to keep the price down. This veggie curry is a lovely weeknight supper. Pataks Madras paste pots, 99p (at Tesco or Aldi).Serves: 4 | Cost per person: 95p | Total cost: £3.80 An opened jar will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.Ī bargain vegetarian curry priced at just 95p per portion 5. Tesco Classic Green Pesto is an extra £1 (for a 190g jar) but you only need a spoonful, leaving plenty for other meals.
Half a crumbled beef stock cube, for example. Stay under budget by using dried herbs in this recipe and skipping the Parmesan and pesto, but use store cupboard ingredients to boost the flavour instead. It would add another portion to the sauce and the 500g pasta will easily serve five. Adding an extra onion and a couple of finely chopped carrots would cost less than 50p. A nifty trick is to bulk up mincemeat dishes using vegetables to make them go further.
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