If you cook at home, you know it can be a challenge to prepare a delicious meal while making sure you don't break the bank. This is especially true when it comes to planning a dinner party, or impressing a significant other on a date night. How do you ensure that your guests are kept happy with yummy food that doesn't hit you hard financially?
Try cooking simple meals that pack a punch when it comes to flavors. Stick to a simple protein like chicken or fish with vegetables on the side. You can wow your date with a decadent dessert like chocolate lava cake or red velvet cupcakes using cheap mixes. End the night with assorted fruits or a cheese platter. You'll make a mark without burning a hole in your pocket.
This is a quiz that will test both your budgeting and culinary skills. Plan a meal for two people with $30, and if you stay within the budget, you win!
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🍳 Can You Cook Dinner for Two on a $30 Budget? Quiz Questions
You have $30 to make the perfect dinner for your date tonight. Can you stay on budget? First, pick out a starter.
Tater tots
Shrimp cocktail
Chips and dip
Bruschetta
What will be the star of your dish?
Steak
Tofu
Halibut
Chicken breast
Choose a veggie to pair with the main!
Zucchini
Carrots
Spinach
Chickpeas
What about another vegetable?
Cherry tomatoes
Kale
Asparagus
Potatoes
Pick a carb for your dish!
Couscous
Spaghetti
Quinoa
Rice
Pick something to add to your dish!
Cheese
Bacon
Milk
Lemon
What are you seasoning your dish with?
Cumin
Hot sauce
Truffle
Ginger
Garnish your dishes with a fresh herb!
Garnish. What garnish?
Oregano
Rosemary
Parsley
How about a soup on the side?
Tomato basil
Chicken
Cream of mushroom
French onion
What will you be drinking?
Juice
Soda
Wine
Beer
Sparkling water
Water
What are you serving for dessert?
Ice cream
Mints
Chocolate bar
Slices of cake
Choose a fruit to have after the meal!
Strawberries
Dragonfruit
Assorted Fruits
Bananas
What will you decorate the dinner table with?
Neither!
Both!
Candles
Flowers
Is your date impressed?
Yes!
No!
I don't know, he/she left halfway.
I can't read his/her face.
2 Comments
Just over budget. UMMMM Huh
Under budget