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Submitted on the 2011/11/25 10:46:47
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :  
Total count : 8862
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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Whether our food bills are R600 a week for one or R600 a month for four, we are all feeling the pressure to cut down our costs on food.
Here are some tips:
Plan your meals for the week in advance.
Go shopping with a list and stick to it.
Don’t go food shopping on an empty stomach – you’ll end up with mouth-watering goodies in your basket that you can’t really afford.
Compare prices. And don’t assume that one supermarket will always be cheaper – or more expensive – than another. You’ll sometimes be surprised at the bargains at the more upmarket stores, and the higher prices at the budget ones.
Take advantage of special offers in supermarkets.
Buy house brands as they are mostly cheaper than brand names.
Buy vegetables and fruits in season.
Buying vegetables and fruit loose is often cheaper than packaged.
Buy and cook in bulk – bulk prices for meat and chicken are often cheaper so cook quantities of a dish and freeze it or divide the goods into smaller packets and freeze for later use.
Don’t waste any food – refrigerate or freeze any leftovers. They often can be used in sandwiches or salads for lunch.
Use ingredients like lentils and pulses to bulk up your meals.
Go vegetarian a couple of days a week, as vegetables are far cheaper than meat.
Embrace the slow-cooking trend by using cheaper, more unusual cuts of meat.
If you have the space, start a kitchen garden, growing herbs and seasonal vegetables.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2011/11/25 10:48:18
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 8862
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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Shopping list
2 x170g cans of tuna
2 kg onions
4 bread rolls
6 eggs
2kg potatoes
400g can of pilchards
2x400g can of chopped tomatoes
sachet of tomato paste
125g packet of frozen corn
250g lasagne sheets
500g beef mince
500g chicken breast fillets
400g can of red kidney beans
250g cheese
500g dried brown lentils
1 litre milk
1kg carrots
1 bunch celery
½ cabbage
2 green peppers
2 tomatoes
1kg rice
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2011/11/25 10:48:39
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 8862
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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MONDAY: LENTIL LASAGNE
Serves 4
30ml oil
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks of celery, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
750ml cooked brown lentils
400g can of chopped tomatoes
180ml water
15ml tomato paste
10ml mixed herbs
5ml sugar
salt and pepper
Sauce
60 margarine
60ml flour
500ml milk
190g cheese, grated
salt and pepper
6 lasagne sheets
Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, carrots, celery and garlic over a medium heat until soft.
Add the lentils, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, herbs and sugar and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes until the mixture has thickened and reduced.
Season well and allow to cool slightly.
SAUCE: Melt the margarine in a small saucepan. Add the flour and cook for a minute.
Gradually add the milk, stirring until the mixture boils and thickens.
Remove from the heat and stir in 125g of the cheese and season well.
Grease the base of an ovenproof dish and lay 2-3 sheets of lasagne over the base. Top with half the lentil mixture and then half the sauce.
Add another layer of lasagne. Top with remaining lentil mixture and finally a layer of sauce.
Sprinkle over remaining cheese and bake at 180°C for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Remove and serve warm.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2011/11/25 10:49:06
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 8862
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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TUESDAY: PILCHARD COTTAGE PIE Serves 4
Topping
3-4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
30ml butter or margarine
salt and pepper
30-40ml warm milk
Filling
30ml oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1-2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 green pepper, seeded and diced
400g can of pilchards, bones removed
180ml frozen sweet corn
salt and pepper
Boil the potatoes until soft. Drain and mash. Add the butter, seasoning and milk.
FILLING: Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, garlic, carrots and peppers until soft.
Add the pilchards and sweet corn and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and season well.
Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof casserole and spread the mashed potatoes on top.
Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until the topping is golden.
Remove and serve
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2011/11/25 10:49:21
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 8862
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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WEDNESDAY: BEEF CHILLI WITH RICE
Serves 4
30ml oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks of celery, chopped
500g beef mince
10ml paprika
10ml ground cumin
10ml ground coriander
5-10ml chilli powder
400g can of chopped tomatoes
400g can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
250ml cooked brown lentils
250ml water or beef stock
salt and pepper
cooked rice to serve
Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion, garlic, carrots and celery until soft.
Add mince and cook, stirring to break up the lumps. Cook until brown.
Add the spices and cook for a minute.
Add the tomatoes, beans, lentils and stock and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
Season to taste and serve with rice.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2011/11/25 10:49:40
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 8862
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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THURSDAY: TUNA BURGERS
Makes 4 generous burgers
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 x170g cans of tuna in brine, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
dash of Worcestershire sauce
60g cheese, grated
1 egg
salt and pepper
4 rolls for serving
Coleslaw
¼ cabbage, thinly sliced
2 carrots, grated
60ml mayonnaise
Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash. Allow to cool.
Combine potato with the rest of ingredients and mix well.
Divide mixture into 4 and shape into patties. Put the patties on a board or plate and rest in the fridge for an hour.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan and cook the patties until golden brown on both sides. Take care when turning them as they are quite fragile.
Serve the patties on a bun with some lettuce and tomato if desired. Serve with coleslaw.
COLESLAW: Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2011/11/25 10:50:11
By: Unity
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Friendship God :
Total count : 8862
Joined : 2009/03/06 19:07:32
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FRIDAY: CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH EGG FRIED RICE
Serves 4
30ml oil
500g chicken breast fillets, sliced into strips
1 onion, sliced
1-2 carrots, peeled and cut into julienne strips
2 stalks of celery, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2cm piece of ginger, grated
¼ cabbage, shredded
60ml soy sauce
60ml tomato sauce
15ml honey
45ml chopped coriander
Fried rice
30ml oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
500ml cooked rice
2 eggs, beaten
125ml frozen corn
30-40ml soy sauce
30ml chopped coriander
Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan and cook the chicken in batches until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Add a little more oil to the pan and add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, ginger and cabbage and stir fry until the vegetables are just soft. Return the chicken to the pan.
Combine the soy sauce, tomato sauce and honey and add to the pan. Stir well to combine. Add coriander.
Serve with egg fried rice.
FRIED RICE: Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
Add the rice and stir fry for 2-3 minutes, tossing with a wooden spatula.
Push the rice to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten egg. Cook, stirring continuously. When the egg starts to set, incorporate it into the rice.
Stir in the corn and cook for a minute.
Add the soy sauce and coriander and serve with the chicken.
The Star
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
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Submitted on the 2011/12/02 22:27:55
By: Firechild
Location : South Africa
Community Ranking : Community Manager :
Total count : 6513
Joined : 2009/03/08 14:38:05
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Thanks for sharing these great recipes and ideas
You! Off my planet!
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