for fabulously frugal food
Chia pudding is one of those foods that sounds far more expensive and complicated than it actually is. In reality, it’s cheap, filling, endlessly adaptable, and very good for you – which makes it exactly the sort of thing I like.
Do you love those little deli pots of cheese and onion sandwich filling sold in the supermarkets? If you do, then this post is for you – you can make an even more delicious sandwich filling at half the price!
Just mix three ingredients together to make a delicious copy of a chicken and sweetcorn deli filling from a supermarket – and for a third of the price!
This simply gorgeous sandwich is made with a smoked mackerel fillet, a boiled egg and a slick of mayonnaise. It’s SO good and costs just 53p!
A boiled egg, chopped, with a generous spoon of mayonnaise, classic deli filling, found in all the supermarkets. Absolutely delicious, and very quick to make yourself at home, with just 2 ingredients!
If you buy those little pots of deli filling from a supermarket, you might be surprised to know that you can make it in moments for half the price!
Preserved lemons are super easy to make at home, very versatile and a fraction of the price of shop bought
Panettone is a gorgeous seasonal Italian cake, often given as a gift. Sometimes we have more than we want to eat as it is, lovely as that is. If that is the case, this Panettone Tiramisu recipe might be the answer. It doesn’t take very long to make, but looks like you’ve gone to a lot of trouble!
A sandwich of spiced lentils, moistened with mayonnaise and a hint of sweetness from a jar of mincemeat, together with the fresh crunch of raw vegetables all encased in soft fresh bread. Absolutely delicious!
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.
A versatile couscous salad that can use up all kinds of bits and pieces – add some more protein too if you like
Chicken and sun dried tomato sandwich paste made with leftover roast chicken, or cooked especially. Simple, versatile and delicious.