Keeping costs down while still cooking delicious food for your family and friends is a bit of a juggling act and most people need help. 

THE $ SMART COOK is The Australian Women’s Weekly’s answer to the problem. These recipes for delicious but low-cost food will keep your family happy and healthy without breaking the bank. The recipes are for soup, casseroles and curries, savoury pies and tarts, pasta and pizza, potatoes and other vegies, fresh and canned fish, egg dishes, mince and sweet dishes.

Includes tips on what to do with leftover ingredients, how to freeze meals for later, how to prepare meals in advance for quick after work dinners and more.  Every recipe is accompanied by an enticing colour photograph of the finished dish - and nutritional information, preparation & cooking time and number of servings is included with every recipe. Success is guaranteed – all recipes have been triple-tested in The Australian Women’s Weekly Test Kitchen.