Thrifty Cooking

Budget-friendly, tasty, time-saving, tried and tested recipes for every Australian household.


Let the collective wisdom of Country Women's Association of Victoria help create delicious meals your family will love and show you how to make the most of every grocery item in your pantry. Crammed full of money-saving tips; easy, tasty recipes and fresh food ideas, there are thrifty meals for all times of day - family dinners, snacks, lunch box fillers - as well as economical ways to cook generously for a crowd. There are tips for how to use up leftovers so no food is wasted, clever ways to fix common problems in the kitchen, and brilliant ideas for making the most of that glut of seasonal fruit or veg - so cheap and delicious in season, and so easy to preserve, freeze or store. Thrifty Cooking will revolutionise the way you shop, cook and eat - and shares the secrets of eating well and saving money on your food budget.