A trolley full of fresh fruit and vegetables costs a lot more than it would have a few months back. Due to bad weather, difficult crop conditions and of course, the cost of living crisis, produce prices have nearly quadrupled.
But thankfully, not everything has inflated to the double digits.
Also, smashed avo fans can rejoice, as Hass avocadoes are back in good supply.
Now that we’ve got a shopping list of what to buy, here are BHG’s top 14 best value recipes.
Pumpkin
1. Pumpkin filo pie
A tasty tray bake that’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This vegetarian recipe is the perfect meat-free meal for the family.
2. Country-style beef and lentil braise
Fill your home with the tantalising scent of something delicious simmering on the stove. This hearty dish begs for crusty bread for dipping!
3. Roast pumpkin gnocchi with lemon-herb butter
Take your gnocchi up a notch with some affordable pumpkin. Savour the light sweetness of roasted pumpkin as the base of this wonderful Italian classic with a super-simple citrusy butter.
4. Roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta slice
There’s good reason why this recipe is one of our most popular. Delicious the night you make it, even better as leftovers for lunch the next day. It’s the slice that keeps giving!
Cabbage
These simple, rustic Chinese dumplings are known as ‘potstickers’. They have a crispy base and a gently steamed filling. Get the kids to assemble them – it’s a fun way to bring the family together.
By adding lemon juice to this fantastic honey marinade, Fast Ed reduces the chances of it burning while cooking the chicken. Clever huh?
7. Italian chicken and borlotti bean soup
Cabbage, carrots and celery make up the base of this soup. Check out those colours! Garnished with Bocconcini balls, basil and a drizzle of olive oil, this Italian recipe tastes as good as it looks.
Carrot
8. Garlic and sumac lamb rissoles with carrot and chickpea salad
Fast Ed’s Moroccan-inspired rissoles can be made using pork, chicken or beef mince and they’re divine served with a flavoursome carrot, chickpea and mint salad.
9. Hearty spiced carrot and lentil soup
Red lentils provide the thick base for this pot of absolute vegie bliss. Whether you want to keep it chunky or puree it smooth – it’s up to you.
10. Beef roast with glazed vegetables
Fast Ed’s simple beef roast is easy to master, and the mustardy crust is delicious, light and elegant.
Mushroom
11. Crispy cheesy arancini with radicchio salad
12. Beef Diane with mushrooms and peppercorns
Do you love a mean Steak Diane? You’re going to fall in love with this dish. Based on the pan-fried classic, this dish is roasted for more than three hours to boost wonderful wintry flavours.
Exhausted midweek? Instead of opting for your fallback Thai takeaway, try this – a quick and easy Asian-inspired dish guaranteed to be healthy and fresh!
14. Mushroom soup with toastie on top
A big bowl of hearty soup is made even more comforting when topped with a goat’s cheese toastie.
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