Peanut chicken noodles
Peanut-chicken noodles
Pizza’s great, but sometimes Saturday night calls for a takeaway-style Thai dinner, if you ask us. Our peanut-chicken noodles are super-cheap and will be on the table in 30 minutes.…
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Vegan on a budget
Living a vegan lifestyle can be challenging at times, especially when the budget is tight. But no need to worry, we’re here to help you make smart choices that will benefit your body AND your pocket. Try to fit in as many of these nutrient-packed foods as possible, and you’re good to go!
Batch cooking
Batch cook! Your budget will thank you
As January rolls around, it’s not only our clothes that seem a bit tighter, but our budgets too. Don’t let the holiday spending and Christmas gift-buying get in the way of your weekly food shopping - plan your meals cleverly and you’ll be saving as you cook.
What are wine labels telling you? We lift the cork on wine bargains
Hunting for wine deals has become quite a science. Most know that certain labels are meant to offer good value for money, but the information printed thereon may not always be forthcoming. Here’s what you need to know to decode the wine label and find out if you’re really getting a bargain. Tag, you’re it
Broccoli-studded macaroni cheese
Everyone knows broccoli and melted cheese are a match made in heaven. This is a great way to enjoy your favourite comfort dish and still get in your greens, not to mention this macaroni cheese is budget-friendly to boot.
Save time and money with these microwave hacks
It’s the end of the year, when budgets are tight and time has become a scarce commodity. Ditch the stove and oven – hot, time-consuming energy guzzlers – and turn to these microwave hacks for tasty dishes in only minutes.
Eating out on a budget
Eating Out On A Budget
Nearly everyone enjoys eating out at a nice restaurant with friends and family, and why wouldn’t we? It’s a great way to get out the house and socialise with friends, plus you don’t even have to cook! But this luxury comes at a price … literally.
Beetroot and sweet potato soup
Beetroot and sweet-potato soup
It may seem strange, but these two roots when paired are a match made in heaven. This soup is wonderfully easy, with a complex taste that will have your guests wondering how long you spent slaving away over it! In fact, it’s perfect on all fronts: easy on the pocket and just as good served chilled on a boiling summer day as it is piping hot in winter.
Stuffed butternuts
Stuffed butternuts
Whether you are looking for a colourful and impressive starter at this weekend’s braai or just love a good, hearty vegetarian dinner, our stuffed butternuts are for you, not to mention budget-friendly!
Sweet potato and lentil stew with tortilla bites
Sweet potato and lentil stew with tortilla bites
If there is one meat-free meal we can never resist here at MK, it’s a sweet potato stew. Add some protein-packed lentils and some tortilla bites for fibre, and you have yourself a meal that’s nutrient-rich, good for the system, conscious and absolutely delicious.