Delia's Frugal Food

At a time when money worries are front-page news, Britain's most trusted cook, Delia Smith, is once again on hand with a wide range of tasty recipes that are cheap and easy to prepare.

Being frugal can be fun once you've learned a few simple tricks, among them:

buying fresh produce when it's in season

replacing more expensive ingredients with humbler alternatives

experimenting with different cuts of meat

being creative with leftovers.

Thirty years on, the message of Delia's Frugal Food has never seemed more relevant. With some 170 recipes, from luxury soups to paupers' puddings, this new illustrated edition shows you how to eat well without having to spend a fortune.

Chapters include:

The Cheap Charter

Luxury Soups

Eggs and Us

Frugal Fish

Chicken's Lib

Forequarter Front

Offal - But I Like You

Bangers Are Beautiful

Cook for Victory

Go with the Grain

Who Needs Meat?

Quickening Pulses

Back to Baking

Pauper's Puddings