Delia's Frugal Food

Synopsis

At a time when money worries are front-page news, Britain's most trusted cook, Delia Smith, is once again on hand with a wide range of tasty recipes that are cheap and easy to prepare. Being frugal can be fun once you've learned a few simple tricks, among them: / buying fresh produce when it's in season / replacing more expensive ingredients with humbler alternatives / experimenting with different cuts of meat / being creative with leftovers. Thirty years on, the message of Delia's Frugal Food has never seemed more relevant. With some 170 recipes, from luxury soups to paupers' puddings, this new illustrated edition shows you how to eat well without having to spend a fortune. Chapters include: / The Cheap Charter / Luxury Soups / Eggs and Us / Frugal Fish / Chicken's Lib / Forequarter Front / Offal - But I Like You / Bangers Are Beautiful / Cook for Victory / Go with the Grain / Who Needs Meat? / Quickening Pulses / Back to Baking / Pauper's Puddings