Rice and flour (for fritters) are my default back-ups in case the poo REALLY hits the fan. I chose those because I really dislike cooking them, so I can resist the urge to use them up when other food is available.
Mayonnaise is very expensive here for some reason, but this week I managed to find a cheap(ish) one. Needless to say, I have been enjoying my mayo meals so far this week!
Yeah whenever I have a less crushing pay period, I make an effort to buy some long-term ingredients. It adds up if you keep doing it.
I just found a great cheap meal that's tasty, healthy, easy to cook, and ridiculously cheap. I thought I'd share it as so many people have shared theirs.
I bought a bag of dried peas, added to cups of cold water, bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. You now have a pan full of peas to use any way you wish. I decided to make a pea soup. So I added a bunch of stuff I had in my kitchen already: garlic, sugar, ginger powder, a dollop of margarine to make it taste not so watery, and cornflour to thicken it a tiny bit. It cost almost nothing to make, and I'll get 3 small meals out of it (all accompanied with bread). I might try a similar thing with lentils, to build my confidence cooking with them.
I don't have a microwave. Sounds good, though.
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That sounds amazing! And really simple, and even affordable. Some chunks of cheese would make it even better, if there's cheap cheese to be had. Will definitely try this, maybe try adding some lentils as a meat substitute. Thanks for the suggestion!
Subscribed. Cheers.
I can cook rice OK, but it's never really enjoyable to eat. Always too bland. Never tried cooking with dried beans and lentils so I'll have to explore that. Cheers.
I'm growing potatoes, carrots, shallots, parsley and dill - and something called "mother of herbs" that I don't really know how to cook with yet.
I'll check those apps out, cheers.
Yeah I'll have to get creative with pasta. I can't just eat rice, dried beans and lentils forever haha. Cheers.
I had a similar (but much more primitive) dish:
I'd pour a can of tomatoes onto sausages as they cooked. It sort of braised them. Then I'd add basil for a European touch, or curry for something more exotic. Not sure how dried beans and lentils will go, but I'll have to try it. Cheers.
Haha CH33KI BЯ33KI haha! He inspired me to binge on butterbrot with doctor's sausage and mayonnaise. Teaches poor people how to not starve, AND entertains them too. Thanks for the recommendation!