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chicken and asparagus risotto

chicken and asparagus risotto

Another risotto dish, another asparagus dish. Cheap and tasty. Leave out the chicken to make this a vegetarian dish. I love asparagus season and try to cook with it as much as possible while it’s fresh and cheap.

Crispy Potato Topped Cottage Pie

Crispy Potato Topped Cottage Pie

Whether you’re stretching a little bit of food to feed the whole family or you’re using up leftovers, this one-potato cottage pie is sure to please. Tasty and inexpensive.

mushroom and rosemary risotto

mushroom and rosemary risotto

Traditionally, risotto is made with Arborio rice which is a small grain, high in starch. It’s the starch that make the risotto creamy. I know I’m going to make good chefs cry with this statement, but I use plain old long grain rice because it’s cheaper and it tastes fine. To stir or not to…

Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Quiche

I love asparagus season. I look forward to eating fresh asparagus every year. With so many foods now that you can eat all year round, it makes the few that are still seasonal all the more special. This simple quiche is all about the asparagus. I made a particular effort not to put onion, garlic,…

sticky marinated chicken drumsticks

sticky marinated chicken drumsticks

You can’t beat marinated chicken drumsticks for an easy, frugal meal that the whole family will love. Let them sit in the marinade in the fridge all day, getting nice and tasty and then simply bung them in the oven when you get home in the evening. Serve with rice and salad or vegetables and…

Lemon and Thyme Chicken Drumsticks

Lemon and Thyme Chicken Drumsticks

Lemon and thyme chicken drumsticks are an elegant flavour variation for an inexpensive cut of meat. Chicken drumsticks are super inexpensive, making them a great budget meat option. They are also versatile. Switch up the marinade or sauce and you can make a whole different meal. For this variation, I’ve used a classic flavour combo…