A week of budget meals

A week of budget meals doesn't have to mean boring food. With planning and cheap ingredients, you can eat well on a small budget.

You will need

• A budget
• A shopping list
• Cheap staples: potatoes, oat flakes, eggs, lentils, beans, cabbage, carrots, frozen vegetables

Steps

1. Set a budget

   Decide on your weekly food budget and stick to it.

2. Build around cheap staples

3. Plan your meals

4. Make use of offers

5. Choose seasonal vegetables

6. Cook big batches

7. Compare prices per kilo

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