for fabulously frugal food
As we have no power on this, the no power plan, to refrigerate, have this meat product on the first day. I have changed this so have no pictures, they will follow 200g haslet, Asda 250g/75p 200g carrots, Asda 2kg/£1.18, 12p Half a tin of value sweet corn, drained, 35p...
Tea this evening was one of the Quinoa and Chickpea burgers from yesterday. I got some wholemeal rolls from the local Spar, on our way back from a day out. Definitely not frugal, £1.50 for 4! I made some hoummous using a tin of chickpeas, the remains of a jar of...
I have been thinking about using quinoa for ages, and have had a packet in the cupboard, also for ages, but never got round to using it. SW has a recipe for the ‘the best ever veggie burgers’ using quinoa, so I thought I would have a go.
A vegetarian version of that classic, toad in the hole, this is roasted vegetables in the hole
Tuna & Onion Pie from Meal Plan 9 uses delicious oil pastry
Finally, the last recipe for Meal Plan 8, a simple stir fry. This plan has taken months to finish. I have another one lined up ready to go, just need to check the nutrition What you need 120g cooked chicken, 680g meat gleaned from a 1.3kg/£3.22 bird, 57p 200g egg...
My version of a classic Italian dish – aubergines, layered with breadcrumbs, potatoes, mozzarella and parmesan
A wonderfully tasty pasta sauce from Liguria, made from walnuts and olive oil Lots of ideas for changes and adjustments
I had this at lunchtime today. It was substantial, very filling and very delicious. One I will be doing again for sure
Happy Easter! If, after eating all those hot cross buns and chocolate eggs, you feel the need for some vegetables…… I was looking through my recipe folder yesterday and came across this recipe. I thought it was from the Cranks Fast Food book, but on checking it, it...
These are amazingly good, crispy and delicious. Well, I was amazed when they came out as delicious as they did anyway!
This super economical idea uses a tin of sardines in tomato sauce and some cheap baked beans to make something delicious. 2 sandwiches, 2 toasty breakfasts and 2 pasta dinners from 1 tin of sardines.