A mushroom ragu lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the mushroom layer out for all kinds of different savoury mixes
Mushroom Ragu Lasagna
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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
Tomato Risotto – Risotto Pomodoro
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.
Chicken & Onion Pie
A chicken & onion pie with delicious short pastry and a gorgeous filling, from a series on how to make a chicken last a family a whole week
Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Sandwich Paste
Chicken and sun dried tomato sandwich paste made with leftover roast chicken, or cooked especially. Simple, versatile and delicious.
Old fashioned self saucing chocolate pudding. Quick and easy, no complicated method, and a mere 21p a serving
A super simple self saucing chocolate pudding, one of those ones that makes it own sauce. Very inexpensive at just 21p a serving
Oaty Apple Crumble, swap the topping for just oats or breadcrumbs
Oats are a great addition to any crumble topping. This one is from a 7 day, £1.22 a day meal plan. Lots of ideas for other flavourings too
Mixed Vegetable Roulade
A vegetarian recipe using cauliflower stalks and pumpkin. Shredded lettuce and egg mayonnaise combine to create a creamy filling wrapped in a savoury sponge.
Punjabi Cabbage
This is vegan and gluten free recipe is a Punjabi recipe, packed full of vegetables, pulses and spices. Make it hot if you like things that way. Personally, I like a lot of spice and hardly any heat
Chocolate Muffins. Quick, easy, great for packups and very cheap
These are beautiful! A soft and springy crumb, with little bits of crispy / chewiness from the cocoa nibs. Keep muffins in the freezer as they stale quickly. Good for popping into a packup, taking on picnics, or for after school. If you’re feeling really decadent, give them a few seconds in the microwave to warm through and serve with cream, ice cream or custard.
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