2006-10-02 22:38:28 · 15 answers · asked by the 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
like other people have said, £20 is a lot or a little depending on how long it's meant to last you. regardless of this, i'd make lots of soup and also lots of veggie casseroles or bakes. buying dried beans is cheap and you can make both the above in big batches and then stuff them in your freezer for later on. if you're near a farmers market, then get your veg nice and fresh and in large quantities and the market holders will probably give you a good price.
2006-10-02 22:49:24 · answer #1 · answered by shortie_b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I but fresh ingredients, like 2 pieces of chicken if I want to do a chicken stew with vegetables. Pasta is also a good for a budget. I buy penne pasta and a jar of mediteranian vegetables with sausages. That is a nice meal to have in the evenings. If you like pasta you can do all sorts of yummy receipes. I hope this helps you.
2006-10-02 22:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by jmhale2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pasta and pesto , splash out on some pine nuts, reminds me of being a student.
so pack of penne £1.20p, Green Pesto £2.79 ( the good stuff ), Pine nuts £1.65 and 2 bottles of wine rose and white £14.00 and you will still have some change.
If it's for the week . Get lots of pasta and cheap green pesto, tined tuna , sweetcorn , mayonaise, baking potatos, rice , multi pack of chicken brests, tinned tomatoes and curry paste. Large bargin block of chedder cheese.
With this you should be able to cook various meals, from balti's, baked potaoes with tuna and sweet corn. Pasta bakes with chicken topped with cheese, chicken and pesto pasta, chicken and sweetcorn pasta bake , tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake. etc you can make a lot of stuff.
Good luck I had great fun cooking on a budget at uni.
2006-10-02 23:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Fox Hunter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this for a day, a week????
If this is a day its a big budget
you can get most things for a good meal
if its a week
it would be best to buy the cheapest brands poss ie the blue stripe stock at tescos. you can easily get a weeks meals for 2 people for 20 quid
2006-10-02 22:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume this is a weekly budget... Limit the amount of meat you buy - take advantage of BOGOF promotions and avoid ready meals - you can have a filling meal - e.g. pancakes for practically nothing. Use items like rice and pasta as a substitute for meats or serve less meat than normal.
2006-10-02 22:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by bovie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Per day? week? month?
Pasta, rice, beans, cous cous, fruit/veg that's in season. Frozen meat/fish tends to be cheaper. Stick to own brands.
Buy ingredients and make your own treats ie cakes/biscuits.
Plant a little veggie patch or grow herbs on your windowsill to add flavour to cooking.
Avoid takeaways by making your own burgers with mince at home.
2006-10-02 22:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by DemonicaB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shop smart £20 quid can go along way!! ..pasta mince garlic bread desert and even a bottle of wine or 2 could be got from that
2006-10-02 23:49:37 · answer #7 · answered by shaun-otd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pasta, eggs, tomatoe puree, bread, cheese, potatoes, flour, milk, and mince! A veritable feast and change if you go to Aldi or Lidl.
2006-10-02 22:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by kookiboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your taste buds, if you like spicy food then invest in a book called an indian housewifes recipe book by Laxmi Khurana, you can select recipes made from pulses and veggies which are cheap, nutritious and delicious, also cheap and easy to make.
2006-10-02 22:53:33 · answer #9 · answered by pottydotty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah 20 squid is loads for one meal, I woulkd suggest lobster or if its for the week, super noodles and toast and some value beans, and go and get drunk with the rten pounds you have saved from your budget.
2006-10-02 22:42:47 · answer #10 · answered by crownose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋