Cheap Valentine’s Meal For Two Costs Less Than £4 – Here’s How You Can Do It Too!
A MAN has shared how to make a cheap Valentine’s meal for two for under £4.
So if you want to treat your loved one next week, but are on a budget, you’ll need to listen up.
Using cheap buys from Lidl, Elliot William revealed the ingredients you’ll need, as well as his step-by-step recipe
Creating a Romantic Valentine’s Meal on a Budget
Savvy shopper and money-saving whizz Elliot William, who often shares tips to battle the cost-of-living crisis online, took to social media to show off his Valentine’s dinner idea. His £3.90 meal for two includes a main and a dessert, and even has booze thanks to bargain buys from Lidl.
The Affordable Ingredients You’ll Need
Elliot took us through the affordable ingredients needed for this budget Valentine’s dinner. A bottle of rose for £2.99, a bag of pasta for 41p, and a tin of tuna, mackerel, or sardines for 50p, which bring the total to just £3.90. Additionally, he shared how you can use the Lidl app to potentially win a free bakery item.
Step-by-Step Recipe
Once Elliot arrived home, he shared his step-by-step recipe. It entails boiling half a bag of pasta, adding some seasoning, mayo, and the chosen tinned fish. The final touch is serving a muffin for dessert.
Mixed Reactions
Elliot’s Valentine’s dinner has stirred a mixed reaction on social media, having been viewed 1.2 million times in just two days. While some derided it as a ‘crime’ and a sure path to a breakup, others praised the thrifty yet heartfelt gesture of a romantic dinner on a budget.
Whether you love or hate Elliot’s idea, it’s an undeniable reminder that it’s the thought and the company that truly counts, especially on Valentine’s Day.