With the Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, many families will be looking forward to tucking into a sumptuous meal with their loved ones for the traditional annual reunion dinner. However, things may be different if you’re responsible for hosting the dinner. While it may be nice to catch up with relatives you don’t get to see often, having to whip up a suitably lavish feast for so many people can prove taxing on your wallet. To help you enjoy the CNY traditions and festivities without fretting over your budget, we've identified three ways you can save on this annual feast.

For many Singaporeans, the CNY reunion dinner is held steamboat-style, where a massive spread of ingredients gets thrown into a bubbling pot of soup for communal sharing. Several ingredients are 'must-haves' as they're thought to bring auspiciousness due to their