In news that will surprise no one, heading to the shops to do your groceries is getting more and more expensive.
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One way to save money is to be selective with your fruits and vegetables. Buying those that are in season can really make a difference in your pocket.
Best value fruit and vegetables in January
Speaking to The Guardian, John Velluti, owner of Frank’s Fruit Market and Velluti’s says: “We’ve had an absolute cracker of a tomato season and that looks like it’s continuing. Whatever you want you can get.”
Currently, truss and vine-ripened tomatoes are cheapest in supermarkets where you can expect to pay between $2.90 to $3.90 a kilo.
Zucchini, eggplant, corn and beetroot are also veggies we should be turning to at the moment.
Recovering from the lettuce shortage of 2022, iceberg and cos lettuce are a top pick right now over spinach.
Stone fruits are ripe and ready to be eaten by the kilo. Mangoes are cheap and delicious right now too. Likewise with berries, apples and bananas.
Now that we’ve got a shopping list of what to buy, here are BHG’s top 11 best-value recipes.
1. Moroccan eggplant and tomato salad
With Fresh spicy flavours, rich and charred vegetables and the perfect light and zesty bread to finish, this may not look like a salad you’re used to, but it will hit the spot.
2. Cucumber, broccolini and beef rice salad
A lovely and light dinner for a warm summer’s night.
3. Eggplant pillows (Cuscini di melanzane)
Like much of southern Italy’s food it’s vegetarian, but the rich, delicate flavours are just remarkable.
4. Penne with eggplant, tomato, balsamic and ricotta
Quick and easy, this eggplant and tomato pasta with its hit of sweetsour balsamic will be popular with vegetarians, and everyone else too!
5. Tomato and cheese pie
Ready in under an hour, serve this savoury pie for lunch, dinner or a weekend snack for the kids.
6. Zucchini and feta fritters
Brunch, lunch or dinner – perfect at any time of the day!
7. Mango, avocado and macadamia salad
Anyone who hates salad will be converted after trying this Mango, avocado and macadamia salad with bacon!
8. Caramelised peach bruschetta
Turn your morning breakfast meal into the toast with the most.
9. Easy 3-ingredient strawberry mousse
Fast Ed’s adhering to the old saying “work smart, not hard” with the easiest strawberry mousse ever.
10. Sausage rolls with sage, apple and pistachio
Perfect party munchies!
11. Healthy banana bread
Baking doesn’t have to be bad for you, and healthy baking doesn’t have to taste, or look, terrible.
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