You don’t need to sacrifice flavour just because you’re on a budget. These delicious recipes are the perfect way to keep costs low, while still eating like a king.
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A lovely, creamy version of a well-known favourite.
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This recipe has been adapted from Super Food Ideas magazine, the meatballs and sauce are absolutely scrumptious. If there's any left over, they're equally delicious on a bread roll for lunch.
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A delicious stir-fry whipped up in minutes. Subtle flavours make it a great family meal that everyone will enjoy.
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This one-pan casserole recipe is much tastier than the packet-bought version.
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Potato and leek soup makes the best hearty winter meal. Thick and creamy, this all time classic has beautiful richness coming from layers of garlic and leek that are sauteed in butter until they are soft, golden and sweet in flavour.
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This is an easy authentic Chinese lemon chicken just like you would find in a Chinese restaurant. I have recently changed the batter for this recipe. I tested many variations and found this one to be the best. It is light and crispy and covers the meat or seafood much better. The lemon sauce now has a much more intense lemon flavour, it also is easier to make.
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Better than takeaway! Very quick and just divine to eat. The kids will love it too, which is always a plus!
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This delicious and creamy carbonara is one of the best we've tasted. It's made with juicy chicken breasts and plenty of cream. The addition of bacon rashers, mushrooms, garlic and cheese gives it a lovely flavour that will become your new dinner favourite.
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One of my Mum's recipes and a favourite in our house.
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This recipe combines minced beef and Swiss cheese, and it's really delicious! I have made it many times and most who try it come back for seconds!
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Great as finger food at a party, or baked in a big batch to fill the kids' lunch boxes!
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My kids and husband cannot get enough of this - it's your curried sausages with a twist.
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Have had this recipe in my collection for over 35 years, and every time I make it my family asks for it more often. Just try it and you will agree, I'm sure.
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An easy and yummy family meal.
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Enjoy these patties hot or cold. Great for a lunch box or served with salad or vegetables for a family meal.
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One of the best beef stroganoff recipes you'll try, this is classic 1970s-style comfort food.
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Creamy and always a winner.
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At under $5 a serve, this budget one-pan chicken dinner means less washing up!
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A quick, easy and healthy vegetarian curry.
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We used to make these for the roadhouse we owned a while back. They had the reputation of being the best for 1500 kilometres.
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A simple, sweet, mild curry made with beef, but could just as easily be made with other meat, seafood or even vegetarian.
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A classic spinach and ricotta quiche that's quick and easy to make and everyone loves.
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Lovely with a salad for lunch or dinner. This was originally from a weight Watchers cookbook, I modified it a bit to suit my taste. Enjoy!
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A favourite, hearty, winter warmer for the family.
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A creamy version of tuna mornay with plenty of vegetables.
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A nice old fashioned family dinner.
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This slow-cooked soup is delicious and loved by all.
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This classic Thai dish is always a popular choice and now you can make your own easy version at home using chicken breast fillets. You decide how spicy you want it to be!
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You and the kids will love these easy chicken skewers with a cold soba noodle salad.
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A quick and tasty chicken dish in a homemade teriyaki sauce with vegetables.
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A creamy, low fat chicken curry with fresh vegetables. Very colourful and tasty.
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This super easy chicken dinner is topped with deli ham and slices of Swiss cheese. My friends always ask me for this recipe. One - who is also a chef - even wanted it!
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Make this budget-friendly creamy chicken and broad bean dinner a weeknight staple.
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A quick and easy curry chicken dish the whole family can eat!
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A lentil-based chilli con carne that is best served with rice or tortillas. Even the carnivores will be hard pressed to guess that there's no meat in there.
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I've had this recipe for about 4 years and it is the best homemade beef stir-fry that I've ever made, or tasted. Personally, I like to use cuts of beef scotch fillet steak and then serve with rice noodles.
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This traditional shepherd's pie using lamb mince will be your new weeknight staple.
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Yummy diced corned beef in a batter.
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A yummy salad for a quick lunch or with a light tea.
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Once you try this meat pie you will never want to buy another. It's very yummy.
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The mango chutney in this dish enhances the curry flavour, although it is very mild. Served over rice, the whole family will love this one with meatballs that are nice and tender.
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Quiche Lorraine is truly the queen of quiches. Yes, spinach quiche gives it a good nudge, but there’s something magical about salty bacon and melty cheese suspended in a silky cream, baked in a crisp crust. This recipe gets all the brownie points as not only is it easy to get on the table for the family dinner, it’s also perfect date night food. Light the candles, turn on some Edith Piaf and serve this glorious quiche Lorraine with a green salad and a crisp glass of Chablis.To really get the best out of this easy quiche Lorraine recipe, be sure to read the notes below. They’ll ensure your crust remains crispy while the filling retains that delicate custardiness that makes quiche Lorraine one of our all-time favourite dishes ever.
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Make this creamy chicken pasta dish a weeknight staple. It uses everyday ingredients like chicken breast, pasta and pesto, and costs only $3.27 per serve.
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This budget-conscious oven baked tuna risotto takes just 15 minutes to prepare so you can spend less time in the kitchen, and more time sitting back and relaxing.
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A stir fry that's a lot healthier than the fried, take out version.
