Published on November 10, 2016

Before we even start, the first thing you need to do is to choose your ingredients wisely. Ditch the prawns and fillet, and focus on economical ingredients that will fill the gap and delight your guests. Go for traditionally cost-effective meat cuts such as silverside, or think outside the box with a pasta buffet. Let’s get started!

Published on November 10, 2016

When it comes to putting dinner on the table, the main aim of the game is to whip up a dish that’s rich in flavour and easy on your budget. If you think tasty food comes with a hefty price tag, read on, because we’re here to prove you wrong!

Published on November 8, 2016

In the words of J’Something himself, ‘Enjoy these Stout Root Fries on their own, or as a healthy baked snack, that just might be delicious enough to dethrone the classic potato chip.’

Published on October 1, 2016

This yummy Asian-inspired dish is budget-friendly, perfect for summer and (obviously) delicious.

Published on September 12, 2016

Enjoy a Thai-inspired feast that won't break the bank with our Thai fishcakes with sweet-potato mash.

Published on August 9, 2016

Minestrone is warm, comforting and satisfying, and, with our recipe, quick to make too.

Published on August 1, 2016

Make a big pot of thick tomato stew on a lazy weekend afternoon to cut your cooking time and costs throughout the week.

Published on July 8, 2016

If you do your shopping wisely, you can make a simple basket of groceries stretch to make four amazing dishes for four people...

Published on July 8, 2016

Being smart in the kitchen is all about using what you have to make an amazing dish the next day... So bang together this fancy bangers and mash, and the next day you can be enjoying a yummy porky pizza. Oh, and it'll only cost R90!

Published on July 8, 2016

A creamy fish and pasta bake can easily be transformed into delicious fishcakes the next day for less than R30!