Purple sprouting broccoli has to be one of my favourite vegetables. Its arrival on my plate with the warmer weather tells me that in a few weeks time I will be enjoying asparagus. It’s delicate appearance and slightly sweet taste is brilliant with so many foods. I like mine nice and simple; with copious amounts of garlic infused oil and coronary shattering piles of Parmesan.
Spring Green and Bacon Potato Cakes with Cheddar and Chive Sauce
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For the potato cakes:
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600g potatoes (Maris Piper are ideal)
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£0.54
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Milk and butter (for the mash)
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£0.20
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6 rashers smoked, streaky bacon
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£1.50
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4-5 big leaves savoy cabbage (or Spring greens)
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£0.20
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Salt and pepper
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£0.02
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For the cheese sauce:
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25g butter
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£0.15
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25g plain flour
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£0.02
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300ml milk
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£0.10
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75g strong cheddar cheese
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£0.85
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Small handful fresh chopped chives
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£0.40
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Total
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£3.98
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First and foremost make some mashed potato. Maris Pipers I found to be particularly good; they are fluffy enough to make mash like a cloud and yet waxy enough to hold the greens and bacon in. Mash your potatoes as you see fit; add milk, butter, cream and anything you fancy but don’t forget the salt and pepper. While the potatoes are boiling away, slice some bacon and fry in a pan. Snap the leaves of the spring greens off and shred it finely. Add to the bacon and carry on frying until lovely and golden. For two people I used four rashers of bacon and five large spring green leaves.
Gnocchi with Bacon, Broccoli and Creamy Garlic Sauce
This is another cheap and cheerful recipe that was recently discovered. Again, it feeds two for less than £3 and counts as two of your five a day. My recipe for gnocchi with bacon, broccoli and creamy garlic sauce is quick, easy and frugal too. It’s really creamy and just what you need when you’re craving a dauphinoiseque meal.
Ingredients
What you will need (for two people): Potato gnocchi – 59p 4 rashers of bacon – £1Small head of broccoli – 35p
Feed 2 for £3 – Spaghetti Bolognese
It’s the end of term and funds are running low. Gone are the days of spontaneous eating out and in are the days of making whatever is edible from the darkest corners of the cupboard.
Never fear. Over the last few days I have made meals which feed two for £3 or less and even if I do say so myself are rather nice. Also, they are at least 2 of your 5 a day! Here’s my recipe for a budget spaghetti bolognese.
Ingredients
What you will need (for two servings):
200g minced beef – 99p
A load of fresh tomatoes from the market – 50p
Onion – 10p
Garlic – 3p
Tomato puree – 13p
Spaghetti – 30p
Milk, stock, seasoning and herbs Total price: £2.05 (not including the milk etc.)
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