Davidson - Cheap and Wicked Good! Budget-Friendly Holiday Cookbook

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When we think about the holiday season, it means Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as the celebration for the New Year too. A lot of the recipes in this cookbook are inspired by everyday cooking which can also be a great way to celebrate the holidays. Every recipe is tested and are foolproof and will help you to become a better cook. Even beginners in cooking can easily follow the recipes.

In this cookbook, you will find some appetizers, starters, and party foods. You will also find amazing poultry recipes that are great especially around Thanksgiving, but that doesnt mean you cannot have a roasted turkey around Christmastime, either. Another category is meat where beef, pork, and lamb, all with more affordable cuts, can be the stars of holiday recipes. Its worth mentioning that stewing beef and beef chuck are the cheapest parts of the beef and you can use them to make amazing meals for the whole families. Lamb, we all know, can be an expensive meat, but ground lamb is less expensive, and you can find it in every supermarket.

You will also find a fish and seafood category where we use less expensive products but still pack lots of flavor. There is even a way to make smoked salmon at home to impress your guess as long as you buy your salmon on sale! Tt makes a perfect budget-friendly smoked salmon dish for your friends and family will happily share.

Another delicious category is the side dishes that are a must at every dinner party. Vegetarian dishes are included for your guests that prefer a plant-based diet. Finally, can you have a holiday feast without including a dessert. Of course not, your find many affordable desserts to make over the holidays including pies, cookies, cakes, and more. All the recipes have one thing in common, which is that they are made with budget-friendly ingredients.

Many of the recipes can be made ahead of time, which will save you time and stress in the kitchen. So, grab your grocery shopping list and cook everything you can in advance to have more free time on the serving day.

I hope that this cookbook will help you plan this years holiday celebrations, so when the guests arrive, you will have fewer things to do and can spend more time chatting with your loved ones. Make your favorite welcome cocktail or punch, and let the party begin!

COOKING ON A BUDGET

Everyone needs to save money sometimes, and cutting down on restaurant meals in favor of budget-friendly home cooking is an excellent way to do it. The great news is that this doesn't mean you have to settle for macaroni and cheese or packaged ramen. The diverse and delicious recipes in this book all contain five ingredients or less, and each meal can be prepared for ten dollars or lessin some cases, much less! Nor do you have to sacrifice your health to eat economically. Everything here is far healthier than TV dinners and fast foodthings you'll be happy to see your family eating and enjoying. For added convenience, many of these recipes share one or more ingredients, making it easy to shop once and have what you need to make meals throughout the week.

When youre on a budget, food can be a major challenge. Were busy; we have to eat! When youre on your way home from work and people are hungry, it can be very tempting to hit the drive-thru and blow 25 on something that will fill you up quickly. But dont! We can show you how to stretch that 25 to feed your family well with much less.

Its well known that hungry people eat to be full and not necessarily to be healthy or to save money. Thats why we dont shop with empty bellies if thats possible to avoid. However, with these recipes, cooking methods, and shopping tips, we can show you how to plan ahead so your food budget covers what you need. The great news is that youd never guess how inexpensive these meals really are.

For some, the very thought of preparing a healthy meal is an obstacle. So much mess and bother! Its easier to take something out of the freezer and toss it in the oven. The photos on the boxes of frozen meals show lots of colorful vegetables, but whats inside usually looks quite a bit different. Besides, theyre loaded with preservatives, salt, and sugar, and they usually can cost more than fresh.

This collection of inexpensive meals has another huge advantage each recipe has only a few ingredients! There wont be a whole lot of peeling and chopping, mixing, or getting out every single container in your kitchen to get a teaspoon of this or a cup of that. These recipes are simple. They are designed around a few main foods, with only the addition of some healthy oils or spices. Its food the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

And time isnt the only thing youll be saving. When you are using only a few main ingredients, youll save money as well! Youll be surprised to learn what you can prepare on a budget! We will show you how to combine staple ingredients with a variety of vegetables and spices to create healthy meals that youll be proud to serve during the holidays. Our recipes include things like Caramelized Onion Dip, French Onion Soup, Sage and Onion Yorkshire Pudding, Balsamic Cranberry Roasted Chicken, Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops, Maple Glazed Ham, and Gingerbread Bundt Cake; there is no compromise on quality or flavor needed. Just some planning and a tiny bit of effort.

Plan Ahead!

If you know what you plan to serve for dinner, then there is less chance youll feel frustrated and make an unhealthy choice. Youll also have the opportunity to make sure you have what you need on hand, and less of your food will go to waste.

Be stocked up, Buy Common Things in Bulk

Over time, it pays to build up a stockpile of inexpensive, common ingredients that keep well, like eggs, pasta, flour, dried and canned beans, spices, and so on. This way youll have more options for what to prepare. Shelling out for a larger bag of oats can save you money in the long run, and you can use them for breakfast cereal, muffins, cookies, and even homemade granola bars.

Shop the Sales!

Eat whats on sale, and stock up if you can. There are some things you know youll need, and you can save money here. For instance, one can of soup makes two school lunches, and these can be bought for 0.99 on sale. Also, remember to choose generic brands whenever you can.

Eat Less Meat

We all know we should eat less meat, and theres a big saving to be had here once you know what to make. Instead of serving whole cuts of meat, prepare a soup, casserole, or stir-fry with meat in it. Youll save a bundle, people will be full, and its better for them!