I noticed that popcorn could be done in the microwave, so gave that a go, having previously always done it on the hob.
Home made popcorn, less than half the price of shop bought
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Home made blackcurrant jam
Make the most of this seasonal treat by making a few pots of wonderful jam
Cheapy Bread Rolls. An hour from bag to table
These are simply divine, hot out of the oven with a generous slice of cheese in the middle, so it half melts.
Chocolate Muffins. Quick, easy, great for packups and very cheap
I first wrote this post in May 2017, and here we are 3 years later. Mike was again 'needing some chocolate', so I made him some of these. I'm baking much more whilst in lockdown and we're both showing that! Chocolate Muffins Recipe Mike was 'needing some...
Chocolate Fudge Cake, made with / out eggs
A moist chocolate fudge cake recipe that can easily convert to a vegan chocolate fudge cake
Chicken liver parfait
Chicken liver parfait that’s smooth unctuous and rich. Vary it around the amount of ingredients you have, it’s very accommodating
Peanut Butter Noodles. Add chicken or fish, or keep it vegan
These noodles don’t take too long and you can really stretch out a few shreds of chicken or keep it vegan
Faggots and gravy
A delicious, nutritious, old fashioned recipe that’s super cheap too
Weekend Baguette Recipe
Baguette – crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and with a lovely texture that’s chewy and delicious. Would you like a foolproof baguette recipe?
Chocolate Scones
Chocolate scones are a bit different and very delicious. We had one with thick cream and bottled dark cherries. Rock on Black Forest revival!
Bacon & Sweetcorn Pie, mash and peas, 32p a serving, Meal Plan 1
This recipe is one of those extremely variable ones. You can bake this as a pie, or steam it as a pudding and change the filling in a great many ways. This version costs just 32p a serving, including all sides
Onion Bhajis
In these times of stripped supermarket shelves, recipes using minimal ingredients are even more useful that normal