Food & Drink

Really cheap, really nice recipes

Food & Drink

Posted by: Volcano

7th Jun 2012 12:13pm

I'm on a really tight budget at the moment, so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for some really nice, really cheap recipes?

Hilary
  • 12th Jul 2012 09:42am

Growing your own veges helps. You don't need a lot of space as many vegetables & herbs can be grown in pots. Buying seedlings is god but it'll be even cheaper if you grow from seed. Ask for advice at you local mgarden shop.
I like making meatballs and meat loaf but I don't have a recipe for it. I just use what I have at hand and go by the look of it. Basically I ....
1. Put mince in large bowl (500 to 800g)
2. Add herbs, spices salt & pepper, maybe some lancharshire relish or hot sauce or bbq sauce. Just depends on taste & what's available
3. Add grated veges such as carrot & zuchinni
4. Stir in an egg
5. It should be moist but firm, if it looks to sloppy add some breadcrumbs or crushed weet bix. or rolled oats. Left over cooked rice or potato will make it go further. Also couscous can be used to thicken.
6. For meat loaf ... Line loaf tin with tin foil, grease lightly. Cover with tin foil. cook at 180C for 1 to 1/2 hours
7. Uncover last half hour

For meat balls . Roll into balls. Have a small bowl or cup of cold water handy. Slightly wet your hands and this will stop mince from sticking to them.
Cook meatballs in fry pan.


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