An expert introduction explains the basic principles behind cooking on a budget, with advice and guidance on shopping, preparation and pantry staples. Step–by–step techniques reveal easy ways of adding flavour and boosting simple ingredients, and sample menus show how dishes can be combined to create a feast for every occasion. There are more than 55 mouthwatering recipes, ranging from sensational soups, appetizers, salads and side dishes to pasta, beans and grains, fish and shellfish, meat, poultry and delectable desserts. Try a meal of Chicken Liver and Brandy Pâ,té,, Rosemary Risotto and Autumn Pudding all for less than the price of a store bought sandwich.

Contains more than 55 inspiring step–by–step recipes for low–cost soups, appetizers, fish, meat, poultry, vegetarian dishes, salads and side dishes. and delectable desserts

Features an easy–to–use key showing the relative cost of each recipe to make selecting, planning and combining dishes simple

Recipes range from elegant classics such as Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate, Cod and Bean Stew, and Autumn Pudding, to more exotic alternatives, like Indian Mee Goreng, North African Lamb, and Gado Gado Salad

Provides invaluable menu planners, easy ideas for adding flavor and advice on useful staples to keep on hand

Includes more than 280 stunning color photographs, as well as cooks tips, variations and nutritional information for every recipe

Table of Contents

The Principles of Budget Cooking
Preparation and Planning
Shopping and Grow–your–own
Fuss–free Flavour
Storecupboard Staples
Sample Menus
Soups and Appetizers

Pasta, Pulses and Grains

Fabulous Fish and Shellfish

Perfect Poultry

Marvellous Meat

Versatile Vegetarian Dishes

Salads and Side Dishes

Delectable Desserts