Budgets here are indicative home-cooking targets and exclude wine and common pantry staples. Actual prices vary by retailer and season.
The €20 Midweek Table Serves 4
A one-tray main plus a simple fruit dessert: this is about spending where it matters and using what is already in the cupboard.
- Sausage, Apple & Mustard One-Pan Roast
- Seasonal Greens
- Warm Apple Crumble
What to pour: Dry cider or a good-value Chenin Blanc.
The €40 Saturday Supper Serves 6
The menu feels generous because the dishes are built to share, not because every ingredient is expensive.
- Roast Cauliflower with Whipped Feta
- Slow Chicken with White Wine, Garlic & Tarragon
- Warm Potato Salad
- Big Green Salad
- Lemon Posset
What to pour: Chenin Blanc or Côtes-du-Rhône.
The €60 Celebration Serves 6
Use one excellent centrepiece and make the supporting dishes work hard. The meal should feel abundant, not extravagant.
- Smoked Salmon & Horseradish Potato Cakes
- Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb
- Proper Crispy Roast Potatoes
- Roast Carrots with Whipped Feta
- Apple, Blackberry & Almond Crumble Tart
What to pour: Rioja Reserva or Syrah with the lamb; sparkling wine with the starter if the budget allows.
