Speedy, Cheap Eats For The Pre-Christmas Rush!

Here’s a huge helping hand in the kitchen in the run up to the festivities. These tasty meals can be made in minutes and will save you some pennies too – just what we all need at this time of the year. Let’s get stuck in…

The key to speedy meals is to be prepared so what could be better than an app that helps you write your shopping list and choose meals with ingredients in your fridge, gives you tonnes of recipe inspiration and much more. That’s the Tefal app for you!

Choosing simpler meals with less ingredients and leftovers also helps, as does using hands-free cooking gadgets like slow cookers, pressure cookers  and hob to oven pans.

If you’re looking for more ways to save money in the kitchen, be sure to check out our tip-filled blog.

When you’re pushed for time, these super soy salmon noodles are quick, healthy and way tastier than the packet variety. Or try this recipe for creamy gnocchi, peas, pesto and spinach which can be easily put together in just 10 minutes.

Curry in a hurry? This express beef korma is as quick to make as it is delicious, while this plant-based biryani bowl with mint yogurt raita is bursting with goodness and flavour.

Speedy mango and orange soup is easy in this heated blender! Hats off to this speedy smoky Spanish chicken with rice and lemon aioli – what an absolute treat for midweek!

In less than half an hour, you could be tucking into fabulous meatballs in tomato sauce or loaded beef tacos – both minimal prep for maximum scrummy dinners!

Top fish with a fine parmesan crumb and serve with some steamed veg for a fast feast or fry up white fish with an easy lemon butter for a slice of food heaven.

For a veggie meal in minutes, try this easy halloumi and greens one-tray bake. And this juicy mushroom bourguignon in a rich red wine gravy  has comfort food written all over it.

If you’re short on hands on cooking time but can wait a little longer for the results, you’re going to want to check out these recipes. Try sweet potatoes two ways with mouth-watering cheddar dumpling-topped chipotle sweet potato and black bean stew and these spicy stuffed sweet potatoes.

Chunky, hearty soups are the ultimate go-to on winter nights and these two will be making regular appearances on our menu. Easy creamy corn chowder and comforting sausage, potato and spinach soup, both served up with hunks of crusty buttered bread.

Use up those leftover veggies with this pressure cooked ratatouille. Or why not let this bean and vegetable chili warm your heart this winter.

Before we go, we had to include the perfect speedy recipe for leftover Sunday roast chicken (or turkey!), a puff pastry topped pie that couldn’t be easier to throw together. Now, that’s what we’re talking about!

Hungry for more? Check out the Tefal app for brilliantly tasty and simple recipes.