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The Affordable Kitchen

Australians are increasingly cooking at home — and for good reason. A meal that costs $25 at a restaurant can be made for $6 at home with slightly more effort and significantly more satisfaction. The key is building a small repertoire of reliable, flexible recipes.

What Works

Tinned tomatoes, eggs, lentils, frozen vegetables, cheap cuts of meat and pantry staples form the backbone of the most cost-effective cooking. Master a handful of techniques and these simple ingredients become genuinely delicious meals.

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This post is part of Tuckara's Food & Cooking series — real food for real budgets.