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Peanut Oat Cakes with Roasted Onions and Green Pea Hummus
This recipe came about when I was challenged to create an 8th day on Meal Plan 1 using remaining groceries. Whatever nuts you have in can be used in place of the peanuts. Or make a nut butter and spread it on
Chicken and mango salad
This chicken and mango salad is very simple to make and takes no time at all. Great for a quick dinner after work or packed lunches for all the family. This is one of the more expensive recipes on Thrifty Lesley, so if funds are short, maybe something for a special occasion.
What’s in season in November
Would you like to eat using seasonal fruit and vegetables but don’t know where to start? This list of things that are in season in November might help, and the links are to recipes etc in Thrifty Lesley that have the item mentioned
Sweet corn fritters
Simple little fritters, very quick and easy. Change it up by using the peas as the fritter and the corn as the side
Meal Plan 14 – 7 days for two adults and two x 15 year olds – chicken, cheese and bacon
A 7 day meal plan for 2 adults ad 2 teenagers based around a whole chicken, cheese and bacon with, lots of veggies too
Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup
There is a lovely smoky hum from the paprika and a gorgeous texture from the lentils and vegetables, it’s utterly divine.
Vegan Couscous Salad
A versatile couscous salad that can use up all kinds of bits and pieces – add some more protein too if you like
Mushroom Ragu Lasagna
A mushroom ragu lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the mushroom layer out for all kinds of different savoury mixes
Week Twelve Meal Planner – chicken, bacon, sausage, vegetables
For this, our twelfth weekly meal plan for 2 adults and 2 children (up to around 10 needing 1700 calories each), we base it around a whole chicken, bacon, sausage and lots of vegetables.
As at 11th October 2024, you will need £55.68 in your purse at the checkout, but the amount of food actually consumed (if you follow the plan fully) comes to £50.27 or £1.80, per person, per day.
Smoking Hot Brazil Nut Butter. Gorgeous, easy and at least 60% cheaper than shop bought
Brazil nut butter is incredibly easy to make, very delicious, and ones like this Brazil nut butter are a third of the price. Many things can be added – pumpkin seeds, raisins, hot or sweet paprika
Caramelised Onions
Onions are a flavour powerhouse. They are sweet, savoury and pungent all at once. Caramelised onions have all that umami flavour concentrated and are very useful
Damson Jam Cake
A wonderful cake made with jam where the jam is used as an ingredient – use up that home made jam sat in the larder!