Five tasty budget-beating for Januworry
If your wallet is a little tender this Christmas, these recipes might be inspirational to you.
Christmas banquets are a sure-fire way to kill off your festive bonus.
Instead, we’re giving you five ideas to help stretch those Rand a little further and still put on a spread worthy of the Christmas label:
Homemade fish fingers and minty peas
Jamie Oliver starts off our list, bringing a fresh approach to traditional fish fingers and rounding off with something better than boiled peas.
Better yet, this recipe won’t cost the whole hog.
Shelling out on a pork roast can be pricey, so why not make use of other cuts such as the tenderloin, a versatile piece of meat.
Pair with mashed potatoes or even the minty peas above.
This simple tomato sauce recipe isn’t limited to spaghetti and meatballs – let your imagination run wild in a variety of dishes.
Use of a crockpot will allow you to concentrate elsewhere while it cooks.
Cider, garlic and thyme roasted chicken
The only real cost involved with this dish is 330ml of cider, and one bottle isn’t much to fork out for in exchange for a tasty roast bird.
Roast chicken is a true winner when you make use of the leftovers.
Finally, we’ve included a tasty dessert which is slightly more pricey, but certain to keep the guests silent throughout:
Meringue-topped sweet potato casserole
We love this recipe because it makes use of sweet potatoes, but we also love this recipe because it’s super festive.
The addition of meringue and pineapple make for a decadent finish to the meal.
