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
Risotto made with aubergine (eggplant) and winter squash or pumpkin
A beetroot ragu vegetable lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the beetroot layer out for all kinds of different savoury mixes
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.
Simple little fritters, very quick and easy. Change it up by using the peas as the fritter and the corn as the side
A versatile couscous salad that can use up all kinds of bits and pieces – add some more protein too if you like
A mushroom ragu lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the mushroom layer out for all kinds of different savoury mixes
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.
This is a delicious sauce made with green tomatoes, lemon zest and blitzed with thick Greek yogurt. Wonderful on pasta
Red lentils are packed full of protein, quick and easy to cook and very cheap to buy. So when I made this recipe, I couldn’t wait to try them. The red lentil nuggets are tasty just as they are, but you can dip them in good old tomato ketchup, mayonnaise or brown sauce. I like to make a dip of thick Greek yogurt and Pataks Brinjal pickle – yummy!