Good food doesn’t need to cost the earth — and some of the best meals we know are the ones that stretch a little further without anyone noticing the difference.
Here’s my collection of everyday suppers, built for real life: quick enough for a Tuesday, hearty enough to feed a family of four, and kind enough on the purse to keep to around £10 a meal.
No fuss, no fancy ingredients you’ll use once and forget — just honest, comforting food that pulls everyone to the table and leaves them full and happy. Pull up a chair, grab your shopping list, and let’s get cooking.
Étouffée
Étouffee literally means to stifle or smother. A popular dish in both creole and cajun Louisianna cooking. Usually made with prawns under a blanket of sauce and served with rice. Make it as spicy as you like. To the keep the cost down I am using chicken for this recipe with addition of optional prawns…
