March 28, 2024

Tight budget ? 5 tips to prepare a good and cheap dinner

Spring cleaning
A few days before meal, clean your house thoroughly. A spider in the bathroom or ants in the living room, always makes mess. So dust, store and air. Your apartment must be clean and feel good cool. If your budget is very tight, know that white vinegar is ideal for the household.

A neat decor
After cleaning your house thoroughly, set a theme and decorate according to it. Which atmosphere did you choose: Creole, oriental, country, bling-bling, medieval? If you lack inspiration, why not play on colors: "black & white" or "in red and black". Also refer to a time that you enjoyed as childhood, or to a passion like skating or video games. Again, no need to ruin yourself. Open your closets and take out everything you need to create a beautiful decor.

An exceptional meal
To treat your guests, no need to buy caviar or foie gras. On the contrary, cook seasonal products. And to find them at the best price, make the end of the market. A tip, do not forget to bargain! This will give you an extra discount. Then, find original recipes and bluffing. For'aperitif, serve cones in brick sheets garnished with fish mousse and old-fashioned mustard. For the dish, make a foam to accompany a monkfish. And in dessert, put on unexpected aromas and make for example a black sesame ice cream. Of course, do not forget to set a beautiful plate so that everything is perfect.

What animations?
Instead of hiring a choir or organizing fireworks in your backyard, plan games and put a background music using your Internet box or computer. It's cheaper and it still has a small effect. Also remember to involve your guests. It's up to them to make the candy skewers that they will melt on the barbecue or soak in a chocolate fondue. Meanwhile, take a break to train dish next, do the dishes or throw the coffees.

Attention of every moment
A guest has the sun in his eyes? Another finished his glass of wine? Pay extra attention to your guests. It does not cost anything, and yet it is priceless. Do not hesitate to serve the gourmands or to offer a second cup of coffee. Because it is with the details and the attitude that one makes a really perfect dinner.



How We Feed 7 On 300 Dollars | A Monthly Meal Planning Budget (March 2024)