Cheap meals! - Page 2

Desmo · 08-10-2008, 07:53

Check out the soups thread. They're easy to make, very cheap ingredients and last a bloomin' long time. Sinead has just started making some after my sister showed her some she'd made. A few bits of veg and a blender later and she had a massive pot full of the stuff.

Pheebs · 08-10-2008, 07:53

Oooh frozen veg! Sounds interesting! Can you still get that just steamed crunch with them though? If veg is soggy I'll eat it but it's not particularly enjoyable! We have our own veg patch which I need to dig over and replant... might get going on that and see if I can save monies that way

As for bulk buying and buying own brands we do that already! I miss my Kellogs branflakes! Sainsburies/Tescos own just doesn't match it! Kitchen roll and toilet rolls and toothpaste etc we get from Makro - an expensive buy all at once but lasts a good 6months and saves muchos monies! We also buy chicken from there - I think it's 25kg for £15! Cheapo although lacks in flavour. You have to make up nice marinades for it!

Tink - Sainsburys feed a family for a fiver is a genius idea!! I will look on that today and see if I can pick up bits from it

Yaaaaaaaaaay!

Stuff like toad in the hole etc I canny have because I'm healthy eating (well... I can have it but once a month kind of thing) so will do that when I'm treating myself

Ooh I remembered too! Liver is super cheap and tasty! May have to purchase me some

Fankoo for ideas! Keep em coming!

Tak · 08-10-2008, 08:17

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Tesco_steam_veg__6393081
These are really good.
There a 3 different mixes, 4 individual portion packets per bag, if you can get them on offer they're £1 so 25p for a portion of mixed veg (not on offer I think its about £1.60ish so that's still under 50p per portion)

They are useful for me for when Mic is on nights or if I want veg and he doesn't.

loki · 08-10-2008, 11:46

Pheebs

Have you considered getting your groceries delivered. I found that we used to waste quite a bit of money on food shopping just by putting in a few things that weren't essential items. Buying online meant that we didn't have to compromise on what we ate more we saved on stuff we didn't actually need if that makes sense. We also found the fresh fruit and veg to be a lot nicer and lasted longer than buying in store.

Gnat · 08-10-2008, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Pheebs

We also buy chicken from there - I think it's 25kg for £15! Cheapo although lacks in flavour. You have to make up nice marinades for it!

I buy that, but i think it is 5Kg, for £25

semi-pro waster · 08-10-2008, 22:50

If you head to supermarkets late at night you'll often find that breads/baked goods are seriously cut in price and most supermarkets have bargain shelves if you search around a bit.

Stews can be quite tasty and easy to make in bulk (you just need a big enough pot) so you can freeze them later. Something like the Marrow Provencal recipe I put there works quite well and you can throw almost anything in it and have it taste good, it is quite hard to go wrong with which is always handy and you can vary what you have to go with it (rice, pasta and potatoes all work equally well).

If you can cook with seasonal vegetables it becomes a whole lot cheaper and usually tastier too.

//edit curries can work quite well also for throwing in any random cheap ingredients and have them taste decent, don't know how it fits with your healthy eating though.

Kell_ee001 · 08-10-2008, 23:34

Iceland do a similar full meal for a fiver kinda thing too

Sainburys and Iceland

Remember you don't have to buy everything from 1 place either! Check out several places and get all their deals in. You may also be able to get some of the ingredients cheaper!

Along the lines of soups and curries, don't forget the slow cooker! Great for cheap meat in particular!

jmc41 · 19-10-2008, 00:38

I did a jamie oliver meal tonight, the slow cooked lamb shoulder.
Picked up a 1.1kg half for £5.48 meant to serve 2-3 but I reckon it's good for 4-5 meals, chuck in some carrots, parsnips and potatoes and it's still probably £2-£2.50/meal.
Did a full leg which was about £8 about 8 months ago for 6 of us and we still had loads left over.

I also buy the frozen veg that you 'steam' in the microwave, it's a bit damp I find (have to strain it again or onto some kitchen towel) but costs about £1-£1.50 for 4 portions. Quite large ones given they are apparently only 1 of your 5-a-day.

I don't mind those pies that you stick in the oven for 30 mins on high for a cheap meal either, think Sainos or Tesco is doing 2 for £2 and with some veg, maybe a potato if hungry and they are fine. Got some photos of tonights if I had someone appropriate to host em.

08-10-2008, 07:53	#11
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Check out the soups thread. They're easy to make, very cheap ingredients and last a bloomin' long time. Sinead has just started making some after my sister showed her some she'd made. A few bits of veg and a blender later and she had a massive pot full of the stuff. __________________

08-10-2008, 07:53	#12
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Oooh frozen veg! Sounds interesting! Can you still get that just steamed crunch with them though? If veg is soggy I'll eat it but it's not particularly enjoyable! We have our own veg patch which I need to dig over and replant... might get going on that and see if I can save monies that way As for bulk buying and buying own brands we do that already! I miss my Kellogs branflakes! Sainsburies/Tescos own just doesn't match it! Kitchen roll and toilet rolls and toothpaste etc we get from Makro - an expensive buy all at once but lasts a good 6months and saves muchos monies! We also buy chicken from there - I think it's 25kg for £15! Cheapo although lacks in flavour. You have to make up nice marinades for it! Tink - Sainsburys feed a family for a fiver is a genius idea!! I will look on that today and see if I can pick up bits from it Yaaaaaaaaaay! Stuff like toad in the hole etc I canny have because I'm healthy eating (well... I can have it but once a month kind of thing) so will do that when I'm treating myself Ooh I remembered too! Liver is super cheap and tasty! May have to purchase me some Fankoo for ideas! Keep em coming! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

08-10-2008, 08:17	#13
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	http://www.ciao.co.uk/Tesco_steam_veg__6393081 These are really good. There a 3 different mixes, 4 individual portion packets per bag, if you can get them on offer they're £1 so 25p for a portion of mixed veg (not on offer I think its about £1.60ish so that's still under 50p per portion) They are useful for me for when Mic is on nights or if I want veg and he doesn't. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

08-10-2008, 11:46	#14
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	Pheebs Have you considered getting your groceries delivered. I found that we used to waste quite a bit of money on food shopping just by putting in a few things that weren't essential items. Buying online meant that we didn't have to compromise on what we ate more we saved on stuff we didn't actually need if that makes sense. We also found the fresh fruit and veg to be a lot nicer and lasted longer than buying in store. __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

08-10-2008, 22:50	#16
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	If you head to supermarkets late at night you'll often find that breads/baked goods are seriously cut in price and most supermarkets have bargain shelves if you search around a bit. Stews can be quite tasty and easy to make in bulk (you just need a big enough pot) so you can freeze them later. Something like the Marrow Provencal recipe I put there works quite well and you can throw almost anything in it and have it taste good, it is quite hard to go wrong with which is always handy and you can vary what you have to go with it (rice, pasta and potatoes all work equally well). If you can cook with seasonal vegetables it becomes a whole lot cheaper and usually tastier too. //edit curries can work quite well also for throwing in any random cheap ingredients and have them taste decent, don't know how it fits with your healthy eating though. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard Last edited by semi-pro waster; 08-10-2008 at 22:52.

08-10-2008, 23:34	#17
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	Iceland do a similar full meal for a fiver kinda thing too Sainburys and Iceland Remember you don't have to buy everything from 1 place either! Check out several places and get all their deals in. You may also be able to get some of the ingredients cheaper! Along the lines of soups and curries, don't forget the slow cooker! Great for cheap meat in particular! __________________ Last edited by Kell_ee001; 08-10-2008 at 23:37.

19-10-2008, 00:38	#18
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I did a jamie oliver meal tonight, the slow cooked lamb shoulder. Picked up a 1.1kg half for £5.48 meant to serve 2-3 but I reckon it's good for 4-5 meals, chuck in some carrots, parsnips and potatoes and it's still probably £2-£2.50/meal. Did a full leg which was about £8 about 8 months ago for 6 of us and we still had loads left over. I also buy the frozen veg that you 'steam' in the microwave, it's a bit damp I find (have to strain it again or onto some kitchen towel) but costs about £1-£1.50 for 4 portions. Quite large ones given they are apparently only 1 of your 5-a-day. I don't mind those pies that you stick in the oven for 30 mins on high for a cheap meal either, think Sainos or Tesco is doing 2 for £2 and with some veg, maybe a potato if hungry and they are fine. Got some photos of tonights if I had someone appropriate to host em.