Cost of living: 15 cheap and easy meals you can make at home
The price of food has gone up and instead of reaching for the two-minute noodles to get by, here are some affordable — and tasty — lunch and dinner options.
Low on funds until pay day? Join the club. But being money-conscious shouldn’t limit you to two-minute noodles and microwave meals.
From soup and pasta to some great vegetarian dishes, affordable dinners can still be tasty, as these inexpensive recipes from delicious.com.au show.
Asparagus and ricotta baked frittata tart
“A pretty, meat-free dish that is super-easy to make,” cook and author Silvia Colloca says.
Vegie fritters are enjoying their day in the sun right now, and it’s no surprise when you consider how simple they are to throw together and just how much goodness they pack in. These quick and easy fritters make for the perfect meal any time of the day.
Tuna and chilli bruschetta with watercress pesto
Turn a tin of tuna into the ultimate party snack.
Uova al pomodoro piccante (eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce)
This dinner is not only cheap, quick and easy but can also be made from things you’re likely to find in your pantry and crisper, so you’re only ever moments away from a tasty family dinner.
With potatoes, carrots, pepitas for crunch and dried cranberries for sweetness, this easy, creamy pumpkin soup recipe is extra special.
Leftover greens, seeds and cheese tart
Start the evening right with this leftover greens, seeds and cheese tart. It’s delicious, colourful and packed full of flavour.
Spaghetti in cherry tomato sauce
If you’re stuck for inspiration, try this easy pasta dish that you can put together with just a few ingredients.
An interesting take on a reliable family favourite.
Chicken with lemon and rosemary
Bring citrus and rosemary to the dining table with this Italian chicken dinner.
Just when you thought you didn’t need another reason to make a cheese toastie, Billie McKay goes and raises the bar.
Roast lamb kofta with pumpkin and crisp couscous
Keep things simple with these Middle Eastern roast lamb kofta served with pumpkin and crisp couscous.
Pumpkin hash browns with broad beans salad
Being healthy doesn’t need to be a chore. These pumpkin hash browns by delicious food editor, Charlotte Binns-McDonald are every bit as tasty as they are good for you.
It’s not quite a pizza, not quite a sandwich, but this recipe is all kinds of comforting goodness.
Jamie Oliver’s potato, taleggio and zucchini pizzas
Who’d have thought zucchini, potato and pizza would go this well together?
Sticky honey soy chicken drumsticks
The secret to this delicious honey soy-glazed chicken drumstick recipe is the marinade sauce that’s laden with sticky soy, garlic and spices.
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Originally published as Cost of living: 15 cheap and easy meals you can make at home
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