In related news, I'm about to clear out my fridge and make a meal plan and shopping list

[conuly]

Fridge clearing has to come first, because over the past two weeks between the family drama and the heat (omg the heat) nobody has cooked and now we need to clean the fridge.

So, anybody have any cheap-but-tasty recipes they'd like to share? They should be pork-free or at least pork-optional - the friend who needed the plane ticket and a place to stay doesn't eat pork, so we need to be able to prepare her serving without no matter what.

Recipes that are fast to prepare or use the slow cooker are appreciated.

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[spiffikins]

I just recently made this and it was very tasty -

Chickpea Curry
(Serves 3 - 4)

Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon of oil (coconut preferred)
* 2 medium sized onions
* 2-3 carrots
* 1 can of diced tomatoes (~400 g / ~14 oz)
* salt, pepper
* 2 tins of chickpeas, drained (~500 g / ~17,5 oz)
* 3 gloves garlic
* 2 teaspoons curry
* 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin
* 1 can coconut milk (~400 g / ~14 oz)
* 2 teaspoons flour
* 1 lime


Cut the onions in half rings, peel the carrots and cut them in half slices or small cubes.
Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions and carrots, fry until the onions are lightly browned.
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste and let the mix simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the drained chickpeas, finely chopped garlic and spices, plus the coconut milk and flour (to thicken the sauce). Let simmer for 10 - 12 minutes, if necessary add salt and pepper (or more of the spices). Press the juice of the lime over the curry to add some freshness.