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Mmmmmmm need some ideas, trying to cut back on take aways but meat and chicken is so expensive doesnt seem like there is much difference to get a take away!

Anyway being positive please can you give me some inspiration for family meals on a saturday night

Thanks

L x

Something big and sharey, eg:

Tacos
Fajitas
Homemade chinese - use lots of veg/beansprouts etc and less meat
Spicy pork meatballs with dipping sauce and rice/noodles

There is a difference - your hm food hasn't got all the crap in it, MSG etc

True Taffeta about the MSG..but one of my boys totally dislikes veg and beansprouts the other likes - makes it hard

Nice pizza express pizzas, doughballs etc, icecream?

Dh and i have big curry(from a jar) but portions are more generous and no pool of oil like takeaways. We pad it out with loads of sides as a treat.

Agree with sharing stuff if including dc's. Mexican wraps, nachos, rice etc.

Second fajitas!! Our brood looooove Saturday nite fajitas, obviously eaten in front of You've Been Framed and TV Burp

We do Indian fake aways, (its a net mums thing shhhh) and have dahl, rice, raitha,
chutney and onion bajis. Put it into little bowls and everyone helps themselves.

We also do fajitas or enchiladas a lot.

We had Jamie Oliver's 30 min meals tapas feast last night. Was bloody gorgeous.

And pretty cheap as was mostly veggie.