for fabulously frugal food
I tried these several years ago as my brother is coeliac and these, if you use the gram flour option, are gluten free. They are easy to make, freeze well and taste delicious. This recipe serves 4 adults. Great for kids as it’s easy to portion, they can just have fewer dumplings, and for the veg phobic kids, they don’t even taste of spinach!
Kounoupithi Yiahni or Tomato Stewed Cauliflower is a traditional Greek food. When I tried a recipe supplied by a reader, I was blown away by how delicious it was. Simple food with fantastic flavour
I love this soup, it is my go to for a soup for lunch. I usually add a tsp of ginger paste from a jar, a tsp of garlic paste, and a tsp of turmeric to give it a lovely spicy kick, and it’s cheap enough to have a big bowl.
It sounds a very odd combination, a boiled egg, a handful of lentils, mayo to moisten and raisins to sweeten, but it is wonderful!
A beetroot ragu vegetable lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the beetroot layer out for all kinds of different savoury mixes
This vegan BBQ sauce recipe is pretty simple, just bung everything in a saucepan and reduce it down a bit. It’s a very versatile and useful condiment to have around the place
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
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.
There is a lovely smoky hum from the paprika and a gorgeous texture from the lentils and vegetables, it’s utterly divine.
A versatile couscous salad that can use up all kinds of bits and pieces – add some more protein too if you like
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
Fresh tomato risotto made with cherry tomatoes from the garden, or use supermarket tomatoes, or a tin. Creamy and delicious, this simple to make recipe has 3.5 portions of your daily veg.