Quiche

Find a recipe to suit. They all generally have quite inexpensive ingredients

4 eggs, mixed veges (love pumpkin), Flour, Oil, Onion

I’d, say $5 for a decent quiche – be sure to add spices like curry, salt, pepper – or whatever to taste.

Hot Dogs

8 hot dogs (frankfurts) $3.50 (appox)

Bread rolls             $2.00

Tomato sauce        n/a

Cheese/onion         costs next to nothing

Burritos

3 bean mix – 99 cents, tortillas - $3.99, beef mince (500g) $3.50, taco saucen$1.99, cheese (you still have 2/3 of a block left from above)

TastyBaked Taties (potatoes)

Tasty Taties (potatoes)

Jacket Potatoes (or any)   $2.50

Sour Cream 300g             $1.29

Cheese                            $6.99 for a full block (will only use 1/3)

Beetroot 825g can            $1.19 per can – only use what you need

Chicken & Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 400g dried pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 single chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons basil pesto
• shaved parmesan ot tasty cheese to serve
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• 1 cup cream - (optional - keep this out and it's still absolutely delicious - and healthier)

Method

1. Cook fettuccine according to the packet directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until brown.
3. Add pesto, cream (optional), salt and pepper to frying pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Drain pasta. Add to pesto mixture. Toss over low heat until well combined. Transfer to serving bowls. Top with parmesan and basil. Serve warm.

• YUM!
  
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Pizza Dough - THE BEST

3/4 cup (185ml) warm water
1 tsp dried yeast
1/2 tsp caster sugar
2 tbs olive oil
2 cups plain flour
1/2 tsp salt

Combine water, yeast and sugar in a jug. Set aside for 5 mins or until foamy. Add oil and stir to combine. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water mix, use a round bladed knife to mix until well combined. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 mins or until smooth and elastic. Cover in plastic wrap. Allow to get bigger by 1/3...
Prepare ingredients.
Oven at 240 degrees.... roll out dough.. add toppings and cook for up to 15 mins...

YUM!