Bairnardo Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 In all seriousness the key here is the same as it is with energy. Just dont waste stuff. Plan what you will need, buy it, and use it. Every bit of unused food that goes in the bin renders what you did use it for more expensive. Anyone who cooks from scratch and doesn't chuck out stuff that hasn't been used in time is cooking cheaply (obviously unless they are pushing the boat out on gallus cuts of meat etc)I suppose some other more specific things could be that chicken thighs are cheaper and taste better than breast. A whole chicken is tremendous value compared to packaged cuts of any sort.And f**k Asda, tesco, sainsburys etc. Lidl or Aldi all the way. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: In all seriousness the key here is the same as it is with energy. Just dont waste stuff. Plan what you will need, buy it, and use it. Every bit of unused food that goes in the bin renders what you did use it for more expensive. Anyone who cooks from scratch and doesn't chuck out stuff that hasn't been used in time is cooking cheaply (obviously unless they are pushing the boat out on gallus cuts of meat etc) I suppose some other more specific things could be that chicken thighs are cheaper and taste better than breast. A whole chicken is tremendous value compared to packaged cuts of any sort. And f**k Asda, tesco, sainsburys etc. Lidl or Aldi all the way. No they don’t. Not even chicken breast. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Lidl can get in the bin since they stopped their two for £1 on pizzas slices. Mr Alli left his card at home to curb frivolous spending and had only enough for 2 pizza slices. Ended up with two bone dry, salty pretzels and 10p change. Lidl bastirts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mr. Alli said: Lidl can get in the bin since they stopped their two for £1 on pizzas slices. Mr Alli left his card at home to curb frivolous spending and had only enough for 2 pizza slices. Ended up with two bone dry, salty pretzels and 10p change. Lidl bastirts The pretzels are class 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Bairnardo said: The pretzels are class The first one was. It quickly became a challenge both mentally and physically trying to churn the second one down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I suppose some other more specific things could be that chicken thighs are cheaper and taste better than breast. A whole chicken is tremendous value compared to packaged cuts of any sort.And f**k Asda, tesco, sainsburys etc. Lidl or Aldi all the way. Agree with this. Thigh is a far nicer cut IMO and tastes better than breast. I was in Tesco for some kind of seasoning the other day and had a look at their prices for meat and can't believe folk can afford to do a weekly shop there. Absolutely extortionate. f**k knows how expensive Waitrose is now. We use Lidl and go to Morrisons for the wee bits we can't get there. Though I was in Home Bargains the other day and never realised they did as much fruit/veg and meat. Their chicken is cheaper than Lidl. Next shop I'll be starting there before heading to Lidl. Agree about doing the butchering yourself as well. 8 skinned and boned thighs at Lidl is about £4.40 the now. It's about £2.50 for the same portion but with skin and bones. Cut it yourself and save the money is a no-brainer IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Lidl and Aldi sell theee best rump and ribeye steaks in the country imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, supermik said: Lidl and Aldi sell theee best rump and ribeye steaks in the country imo. Your local butcher would disagree. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, supermik said: Lidl and Aldi sell theee best rump and ribeye steaks in the country imo. No. Morrisons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dundee Hibernian Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 2 hours ago, 19QOS19 said: Buy a Pinch of Nom book or two. Looked these up, they seem to be slimming recipes: maybe not the best option for folk who are struggling to feed themselves, but I get the point about spices. Stovies/Scouce is a good cheap option, using tinned corned beef as it doesn't need pre-cooked thus saving energy. As suggested by @19QOS19, spices can be used to vary the recipe, or condiments like brown sauce or mustard: as a special treat surprise, a piece of cheese on the bottom of the plate brings delight to the consumer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Ainsley Harriott’s Cup-A-Soup…. The Hot & Sour one. Don’t bother with his other flavours, but the Hot & Sour one is bloody good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dundee Hibernian said: , a piece of cheese on the bottom of the plate brings delight to the consumer. You know how to live! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Thinking back to University days I just to enjoy a tin of mushy peas on toast with a jus of brown sauce. Might need to dust the recipe down for that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Seconding buying the whole chicken. First day does roast chicken/tatties/veg. Second day, having picked the carcass, the meat does some sort of curry. And third day, boil down the carcass and you’ll get a decent base for a pan of chicken noodle soup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Looked these up, they seem to be slimming recipes: maybe not the best option for folk who are struggling to feed themselves, but I get the point about spices. Stovies/Scouce is a good cheap option, using tinned corned beef as it doesn't need pre-cooked thus saving energy. As suggested by [mention=12169]19QOS19[/mention], spices can be used to vary the recipe, or condiments like brown sauce or mustard: as a special treat surprise, a piece of cheese on the bottom of the plate brings delight to the consumer.They are but that's usually in regards to sauces and accompaniments. A lot of the recipes suggest salad to with it etc. Just put in some veg or tatties instead and it's certainly hearty meals. They will give you enough to make a wee bit of sauce to go with the food but I'll usually double those ingredients; which is still cheap. I'd say they are perfect for folk on a budget and certainly filling meals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Piece and tomato sauce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 59 minutes ago, Todd_is_God said: No. Morrisons. I used to swear by Morrisons steaks but, sorry, got tired of the gristle in them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Just Eat is cheaper than Deliveroo and UberEats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, Clown Job said: Piece and tomato sauce What I loved as a kid was dipping bread into the fat/grease that came from mince in the pre Bisto days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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