The Frugal Cook

The lost art of thrift is rediscovered in this cookbook through a wealth of fantastic recipes, from budget breakfasts--Spring Vegetable Frittata or French Toast with Polish Cherries--to easy midweek suppers, such as Thai Beef Salad or Linguine with Stilton and Onion. In a time where about a third of all the food purchased is thrown out, this book is ideal for anyone who is eager to cut out waste and make the most of everything they buy. With a full glossary of ingredients and ideas for how to use them up, as well as a myriad of thrifty tips that promise to transform even the most sorry leftover into an inventive and tasty meal, this is a kitchen manual that no home can afford to be without.

All the incredients that make THE FRUGAL GOURMET one of the most popular cooking shows on television are in this bestselling cookbook, including: a complete range of cooking techniques, advice on kitchen equipment, special hints and tips, exciting ideas for vegetarian meals, PLUS more than100 illustrations of recipes and techniques. "From the Paperback edition."

The popular television chef prepares a range of culinary treats based on the ancient cuisines of China, Greece, and Rome.

100 simple, budge and basic-ingredient recipes from the bestselling and award-winning food writer and anti-poverty campaigner behind TIN CAN COOK 'A terrific resource for anyone trying to cook nutritious and tasty food on a tight budget' Sunday Times ______ Learn how to utilise cupboard staples and fresh ingredients in this accessible collection of low-budget, delicious family recipes. When Jack found herself with a shopping budget of just £10 a week to feed herself and her young son, she addressed the situation with immense resourcefulness and creativity by embracing her local supermarket's 'basics' range. She created recipe after recipe of delicious, simple and upbeat meals that were outrageously cheap, including: · Vegetable Masala Curry for 30p a portion · Jam Sponge reminiscent of school days for 23p a portion · Onion Pasta with Parsley and Red Wine - an easy way to get some veg in you · Carrot, Cumin and Kidney Bean Soup - tasty protein-packed goodness In A Girl Called Jack, learn how to save money on your weekly shop whilst being less wasteful and creating inexpensive, tasty food. ______ Praise for Jack Monroe: 'Jack's recipes have come like a breath of fresh air in the cookery world' NIGEL SLATER 'A terrific resource for anyone trying to cook nutritious and tasty food on a tight budget' Sunday Times 'A plain-speaking, practical austerity cooking guide - healthy, tasty and varied' Guardian 'A powerful new voice in British food' Observer 'Packed with inexpensive, delicious ideas to feed a family for less' Woman and Home

Celebrity chefs? Immersion blenders? Who needs ’em?!? This charmingly unique comfort food cookbook is chock-full of delicious home cooked recipes, hilarious advice and vintage images Meet the extraordinary women who create potluck dinners, church socials, and the best desserts you’ve ever tasted. Every page features their simple, no-frills recipes along with gorgeous photography of the chefs and generous portions of kitchen table wisdom. (“Butter comes from a cow. Tell me where the heck margarine comes from, and then maybe I’ll eat it!”) These satisfying and nostalgic recipes include: • pot roast • meat loaf • dumplings • corn bread • fried chicken • bundt cake and other old-time favorites So ditch the food processor, stop wasting money on overpriced organic frozen dinners, and start enjoying the classic dishes that our aunties and grandmothers have made for generations!

Recalling an earlier era when cooks relied on sight, touch, and taste rather than cookbooks, the author encourages readers to rediscover the lost art of preparing food and use their imagination in the kitchen.

On cover: More than 300 exciting recipes for all occasions and lifestyles, plus down-to-earth advice on matching food with wine ...

The recession has put a lot of strain on the grocery bill, especially for those with families or friends to feed. But that doesn't mean having to skip gourmet food and a balanced diet. Noted chef and "four-star frugal gourmet" Lynette Shirk shows readers how to creatively and cleverly use ingredients and leftovers to produce wonderful inexpensive meals for any occasion. This book has everything, from roasting coffee at home to concocting inexpensive crave-worthy casseroles to whipping up snacks on a shoestring. Chapters include "Bankable Breakfasts," "Lunch for Less," and "Dinner on a Dime," and feature irresistible recipes from Shaved Shrimp Rolls and Gourmet PBJ to an "Exponential Chicken" that stretches the bird over five different courses. With hundreds of delicious dishes and expert advice (including fun ideas for serving), The Frugal Foodie Cookbook keeps hungry readers living well and eating better.