Chicken Fried Rice

One-pot chicken and rice that is economical filling and requires minimal cleanup. Ingredients 4 chicken thighs 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 cup rice 2 cups chicken broth 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 cup frozen peas and carrots Instructions Season chicken. Brown in oil on both sides. Remove….

Creamy homemade mac and cheese that costs a fraction of boxed. Ingredients 8 oz elbow macaroni 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar 1/2 tsp mustard powder 1/4 tsp paprika Instructions Cook macaroni. Drain. Melt butter. Whisk in flour cook 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened….

Simple budget-friendly bean and rice burritos. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 can black beans drained 1 cup cooked rice 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 4 large tortillas 1 cup shredded cheddar Instructions Heat oil. Saute onion 3 min. Add garlic 30 sec. Add beans rice cumin…

Everything roasted on one tray – sausages and vegetables. Ingredients 8 sausages 3 potatoes cubed 2 carrots chunked 1 zucchini chunked 1 red bell pepper chunked 1 onion quartered 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried rosemary Instructions Preheat oven to 200C. Line baking sheet. Toss veg in oil rosemary garlic powder salt pepper. Tuck…

Hearty affordable pasta with budget-friendly beef mince. Ingredients 1 lb beef mince 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 8 oz pasta Instructions Cook pasta. Drain reserve water. Brown beef 5-6 min. Drain fat. Add onion 3 min garlic 30…