FRIDAY nights call for delicious food and a glass of wine – but no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen for hours at the end of the week.
Instead of opting for a pricey takeaway, try one of these one-pot wonders that cost less than £1 a serving.
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These budget recipes have been created by chef Miguel Barclay with wine brand Campaneo.
CHICKEN STEW POT: Perfect for winter evenings and serves two at an estimated 91p a portion.
Season and pan-fry two chicken drumsticks for around five minutes – Morrisons has a 1kg pack (approximately ten pieces) for £2.
Pop in half a chopped onion and carrot and cook for another seven minutes. Then add a tablespoon of flour and crumble in a beef stock cube with 200ml of water.
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Simmer for 15 minutes, adding a quarter tin of green lentils around halfway through.
Match with Campaneo old vines tempranillo (£7, Morrisons).
TART WITH A TWIST: Serve this zingy Spanish-style tart alone or with chargrilled veg. It comes in at around £1.26 a portion.
Fry five or six slices of chorizo for a few minutes and set to one side. Brush a few sheets of filo pastry with olive oil and scrunch into a medium-sized ovenproof dish keeping the middle flat.
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Separately mix a handful of grated cheddar and a splash of single cream then spread over the pastry. Add the chorizo and bake for about 15 minutes at 180C. Finish with crumbled goats cheese and ground black pepper. Match with Campaneo old vines garnacha (£6.50, Tesco).
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SAGE PAELLA: This warm and satisfying recipe will lift any evening and costs 99p a portion.
Roast quarter of a butternut squash seasoned and cut into chunks in olive oil for about 25 minutes at 180C, adding a few sage leaves for the final ten.
While waiting, fry half a diced onion before adding 50g of paella rice, one stock cube, 180ml of water and a pinch of saffron. Season and simmer without stirring for about 20 minutes.
Serve with the butternut squash and sage on top.
Match with Campaneo’s sauvignon blanc (£6.50, Morrisons).
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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