Thu Sep 19 13:47:00 UTC 2024: ## Budget-Friendly Meals for Busy Families: Quick, Easy Fish Pie Recipe

**Cork, Ireland -** Juggling work and family life can leave little time for elaborate meals. For parents struggling to get dinner on the table after long days, a quick and budget-friendly recipe is a lifesaver. This week, we bring you a recipe for a delicious fish pie that’s both affordable and easily prepared.

“There’s no need to spend a fortune on expensive cuts of fish if they are going to end up in a pie,” says our local food expert. This simple recipe uses mixed fish chunks, crisps, and a few pantry staples to create a satisfying and comforting dish.

The key to making this recipe work is planning ahead. By pre-chopping vegetables and freezing portions of cooked meat, busy families can have a meal ready in just 20 minutes. “A handful of frozen vegetables thrown into a soup or stew can provide an escape from intensive food preparation and still taste just as good,” the expert advises.

Here’s the recipe:

**Ingredients:**

* 300g mixed fish chunks (salmon, haddock, smoked haddock)
* 3-4 packets of crisps (any flavor)
* Butter
* Flour
* Milk
* Frozen vegetables
* Cheese (optional)

**Instructions:**

1. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
2. Stir in flour and cook until it starts to sizzle.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring until a thick sauce forms.
4. Add fish and vegetables to the sauce.
5. Simmer for 4 minutes to warm vegetables.
6. Pour mixture into an ovenproof dish.
7. Crumble crisps over the top, and optionally grate cheese on top.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Serve with a green salad.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and provides a nutritious and budget-friendly meal for the whole family.

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