183 cheap and cheerful Recipes

oil, flour, chicken thighs, brown onion, small dice, garlic clove, crushed, celery rib, small dice, carrots, small dice, chicken stock cubes, vegetable stock cube, bouquet garni, herbes de provence, frozen peas, black pepper, cracked, salt , to taste, water, approx, parsley, chopped, cayenne pepper , a few shakes (optional), puff pastry

crusty bread (thick slices), english mustard, mature british cheddar cheese, sliced or, grated, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

french green lentils, rinsed and drained, water, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, corn, drained, chopped fresh parsley , or to taste, olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, white sugar, salt and ground black pepper to taste

sliced green cabbage, chopped broccoli, hot prepared instant mashed potatoes, butter , or as needed, garlic salt, ground black pepper to taste

potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes, milk (or less ), salt and pepper, vegetable oil, sweet pepper, finely chopped (optional), onion, lean ground beef, tomato soup or 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, salt and pepper, sliced green onion (optional), cheddar cheese (optional), salt and pepper

chopped onion, hamburger, condensed mushroom soup, granulated garlic, salt and pepper, low-fat sour cream, frozen peas (optional), pasta noodles, cooked

potatoes, peeled and diced, water, condensed cream of celery soup, milk, chopped fresh raw onion (optional), ground red pepper (optional)

olive oil, onion, chopped, sausages (i like the country style beef ), diced tomatoes, canned with juice, paprika, barbecue sauce, water, flour (if needed, to thicken)

boneless chicken breasts, white pepper, salt, garlic clove, grated, cheddar cheese soup, brown rice, wild rice, water, boiled, dry sherry, frozen broccoli florets, thawed, nutmeg, grated, shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese

olive oil, basil (or fresh parsley), garlic cloves, minced, onion, minced (optional), crushed red pepper flakes (optional), chopped clams (reserve juice), margarine, milk (optional) or 1 -3 tbsp half-and-half (optional)

black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, beer, onion, finely chopped, cumin, chili powder, garlic, minced, jalapeno pepper , slices

frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained, tomatoes with green chilies (rotel), sour cream, cheddar cheese, shredded, crabmeat (or 2 cans drained), flaked, fresh dill, minced, sweet onion, minced

ground beef, taco seasoning, baking mix (like pioneer or bisquick), refried beans, green chilies, water, salsa, shredded cheddar cheese

chickpeas or 1 (16 oz) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained, fat-free miracle whip, mustard, onions, pickle relish (optional), shredded celery (optional), shredded carrot (optional)

chicken breasts , cut into small peices, oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce