101 ideas for dinners. Most are fairly easy, all are very inexpensive, and everything is something I’ve made and eaten for dinner. Hope you find something useful.
![](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Coronation-chicken-jacket-potato.jpeg)
Coronation chicken jacket potato
![Red cabbage and chicken waldorf salad in a blue bowl.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Red-cabbage-and-chicken-waldorf-salad.jpg)
Red cabbage and Chicken Waldorf Salad
![Peperonata alla pasta in 2 blue bowls.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/peperonata-alla-pasta.jpg)
Peperonata
![a slice of vegetable roulade on a plate with a corn cob.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/a-slice-of-vegetable-roulade.jpg)
Mixed Vegetable Roulade
![Punjabi Cabbage](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Punjabi-Cabbage-1-2-scaled.jpg)
Punjabi Cabbage
![roast pumpkin tart in clear plastic lunchbox, resting on the lid. All on a green tea towel](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/roast-pumpkin-tart-in-lunchbox.jpg)
Chicken with butternut squash and pesto tart
![a whole chicken and some vegetables covered with water in a large pot.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/raw-chicken-covered-with-water-.jpg)
How to poach a chicken and make it last the family a whole week
![a rubber chicken for cheap family recipes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/chicken-e1686219814467.jpg)
How to stretch a chicken to last the whole week
![chicken and chorizo casserole in a black cast iron dish. The lid is propped on top and there is a great checked tea towel underneath.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/chicken-and-chorizo-casserole-.jpg)
Chicken and Chorizo Casserole
![Sicilian pasta in a blue bowl, with white handled cutlery, on a blue napkin and a pink napkin.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sicilian-pasta.jpg)
Sicilian Spaghetti Recipe with chicken, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, raisins and almonds
![brown rice and chicken salad in a mustard coloured flat profile bowl, with a mustard coloured handle fork in one side.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cold-rice-salad.jpg)
Brown Rice Chicken Salad
![chicken and mushroom crumble in a white dish.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/chicken-crumble.jpeg)
Chicken and Mushroom Crumble
![aubergine & tomato ragu on a blue patterned plate, with a piece of focaccia on the side.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/aubergine-tomato-ragu.jpeg)
Aubergine Ragu - Eggplant Ragu - Melanzane a Funghetto
![swede gratin in a beige pottery dish with a serving spoon](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/swede-gratin.jpeg)
Swede Mash (Rutabaga) with ginger, nutmeg and a little cream
![wild garlic pesto in a glass jar, on a wooden board, with a spoon](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wild-garlic-pesto.jpeg)
Wild Garlic Pesto
![smoked mackerel pate on 3 small slices of sourdough, on a white plate, with quartered tomato](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/smoked-mackerel-pate.jpeg)
Mackerel Pâté & Crudités
![an individual mixed vegetable quiche](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/an-individual-mixed-vegetable-quiche.jpg)
Mixed vegetable quiche
![Slice of toast with chicken and sun dried tomato paste, and cucumber slices, on a white plate](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chicken-paste-for-sandwiches.jpeg)
Chicken and Sun Dried Tomato Sandwich Paste
![Spicy Red Lentil Soup in a white bowl](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Spicy-Red-Lentil-Soup-in-a-white-bowl.png)
Spicy red lentil soup- Stretch A Chicken (7)
![Chicken & Onion Pasta Bake](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/pasta-bake.jpg)
Spicy Chicken Pasta Bake - Stretch A Chicken (4)
![Chicken Pizza - fresh from the oven](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Chicken-Pizza-fresh-from-the-oven.jpeg)
Chicken Pizza with onions and peppers - Stretch A Chicken (3)
![chicken & sweetcorn recipe - tart, cooked](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chicken-sweetcorn-recipe-tart-cooked-.jpeg)
Chicken & Sweetcorn Recipe for a tart - Stretch A Chicken (5)
![leftover chicken risotto in a blue bowl](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/leftover-chicken-risotto-.jpeg)
Chicken and Vegetable Risotto (no wine) - Stretch A Chicken (2)
![Vegan couscous salad on a plate, with black olives in a glass bowl](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/couscous-salad-.jpg)
Vegan Couscous Salad
![leek crumble - on plate](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/leek-crumble-on-plate.jpg)
Leek Crumble, with fresh and dried cranberries, and walnuts
![pasta with soft cheese, tomato and olives](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/pasta-with-soft-cheese-2.jpg)
Pasta with Olives, Tomato & Soft Cheese
![simple red lentil tomato dahl in a mustard coloured dish](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/simple-red-lentil-tomato-dahl.jpg)
Simple Vegan Red Lentil Tomato Dahl
![couscous salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IMG_0344.jpg)
Salted Cashew Vegan Couscous Salad - warm or cold
![Soufflé Croûton Slice](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Souffle-Crouton-Slice.jpg)
Soufflé Croûton Slice
![Barley, mushroom and spinach risotto](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Barley-mushroom-and-spinach-risotto-.jpg)
Barley, Mushroom & Spinach Risotto
![cream cheese pizza on a blue speckled plate](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cream-cheese-pizza.-1-1.jpg)
Cream Cheese Pizza
![pan fried falafel and carrot salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/pan-fried-falafel-and-carrot-salad-.jpg)
Falafel with carrot salad
![broccoli pesto - in dish](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/broccoli-pesto-in-dish.jpg)
Vegan Broccoli Pesto
![peaut oatcakes - on a plate with onion and peas](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/peaut-oatcakes-on-a-plate-with-onion-and-peas.jpg)
Peanut Oat Cakes with Roasted Onions and Green Pea Hummus
![Vegan sweetcorn fritters, with peas, oven wedges and ketchup, on a glass plate](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/vegan-sweetcorn-fritters-.jpg)
Sweetcorn fritters, wedges & peas
![close up of chickpea crumble, on a plate, with sides](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chickpea-crumble-close-up.jpg)
Chickpea Crumble
![chole masala and nan bread](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/chole-masala-and-nan.jpg)
Chole Masala & Nan
![honey soy chicken drumsticks or thighs, close up, on a plate with a blue patterned rim](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Honey-soy-chicken-close-up.jpg)
Honey Soy Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs
![The finished recipe, with parmesan](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Spiced-lentil-balls-in-a-white-bowl.jpg)
Spiced lentil balls
![close up of a whole BBQ pizza](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BBQ-chicken-pizza.jpg)
BBQ Pizza - Stretch A Chicken (6)
![An Indian carrot recipe](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/carrot-and-cumin-tart.jpg)
Spiced Carrot Tart
![curry base](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/curry-base.jpg)
An everyday curry base
![cheese and onion tart on plate](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cheese-and-onion-tart-on-plate.png)
Cheese and Onion Tart
![crispy topped miso vegetables](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/miso-veg.jpg)
Crispy Topped Miso Vegetables
![bacon and leek pie](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bacon-and-leek-pie.jpg)
Bacon and leek pie
![pea tart](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pea-tart-1.jpg)
Pea Tart
![cooked brussel sprouts](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cooked-brussel-sprouts.png)
Christmas Leftovers - part 6. Ten ways to use up that surplus bag of Brussels sprouts lurking in the fridge
![falafel with hummus](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/falafel-hummus-1.jpg)
Falafel & Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
![broccoli and almond stuffed pancakes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/broccoli-almond-pancakes-4.jpg)
Broccoli and Almond Stuffed Pancakes
![red pepper and onion loaf](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/red-pepper-and-onion-loaf-1.jpg)
Red Pepper & Onion Loaf
![Cheesy Jacket Potatoes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cheesey-baked-potatoes.jpg)
Cheesy Jacket Potatoes
![3 home made pitta bread.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/pitta-.jpg)
Home Made Pitta Bread
![puchka tart](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/puchka-tart.jpeg)
Puchka tart. What's that? Complete deliciousness on a plate, that's what
![Peanut noodles](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image-1.jpg)
Peanut Butter Noodles. Add chicken or fish, or keep it vegan
![Faggots](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image53.jpg)
Faggots and gravy
![bacon and sweetcorn pie -on a plate, close up, with peas](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/bacon-and-sweetcorn-pie-close-up.jpg)
Bacon & Sweetcorn Pie
![onion bhajis](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/onion-bhajis.jpg)
Onion Bhajis
![bean burgers](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bean-burgers2.jpg)
Bean Burgers
![101 pancakes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/101-pancakes.jpg)
Pancakes and not quite 101 ideas, sweet and savoury to fill them
![Hazelnut Butter & Vegetable Bake](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/vegan-nut-butter-sauce.jpg)
Hazelnut Butter Vegetable Bake - GF, DF & Vegan
![butternut squash, coconut and ginger soup](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/butternut-squash-and-ginger-soup.jpg)
Butternut Squash, Ginger & Coconut Soup - GF, NF, DF & Vegan
![red pepper tart](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pepper-and-walnut-tart.jpg)
Red Pepper & Walnut Tart with Winter Coleslaw
![roasted squash and feta](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/roasted-squash-and-feta.jpg)
3 Course Celebration Menu's to enjoy with your best beloved for Less Than A Quid Each!
![an autumn panzanella](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/autumn-panzanella-2.jpg)
An Autumn Panzanella
![summer tomatoes in a vegan panzanella](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/panzanella-1.jpg)
Panzanella with lovely sun ripened tomatoes.
![celery, swede and chickpea bake](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_1288.jpg)
A Vegan Vegetable Bake - Celery, Swede & Chickpea
![chickpea, mango and coconut curry](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/chickpea-and-mango-curry-3.jpg)
A gorgeous Chickpea, Mango and Coconut Curry
![spicy vegetable fritters, a very cheap family meal](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/spicy-vegetable-fritters.jpg)
Vegetable Fritters
![green pea hummus lasagna for a budget dinner](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/green-pea-lasagna.jpg)
Green Pea Hummus Lasagna
![Beetroot ragu lasagna](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beetroot-lasgana.jpg)
A Month of Low Syn Budget Meals. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, the lot
![vegan savoury cake](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/vegan-savoury-cake-2.jpg)
Vegan Savoury Loaf Cake
![bacon, olive and cheese loaf for a cheap family meal](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ham-olive-cheese-cake-2-1.jpg)
Bacon, Olive and Cheese Loaf Cake
![beetroot lasagna - vegetable lasagna](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/beetroot-lasagna-2-e1686046815507.jpg)
Beetroot Ragu Lasagna
![side dishes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sidedishes.jpg)
Something different to do as side dishes with everyday vegetables
![vegetable lasagna, a tomato one](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/tomato-lasagna.jpg)
Tomato Lasagna
![Lentil Ragu Lasagna](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/lentil-lasagna.jpg)
I say Lasagna you say Lasagne
![Mushroom lasagna for a budget family meal](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Mushroom-lasagna-3-e1685985737512.jpg)
Mushroom Ragu Lasagna
![red lentil ragu lasagna for a budget dinner](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/EEF5FEF1-A9CA-400C-96E6-9DB9461D3E96-e1689854585477.jpeg)
Lentil Ragu Lasagna
![Black olive and tomato tapenade tart](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/olive-tart.jpg)
Vegan Valentine Meal
![veggie nut balls - with pasta, peas and parmesan](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/veggie-nut-balls-with-parmesan.jpg)
Lovely veggie Nut balls in a tomato sauce
![cabbage, sultana and nut pasta bake in a ceramic dish](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cabbage-sultana-and-nut-pasta-bake-4.jpeg)
Cabbage, sultana and nut pasta bake
![lentil ragu with spaghetti in a white bowl](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/red-lentil-ragu-and-spaghetti-1080x675.jpg)
Lentil ragu with spaghetti
![tomato bacon pasta in a brown dish with a spoon](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/tomato-bacon-pasta-recipe-1.png)
Bacony tomatoey pasta
![vegan crumble](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/crumble-5-e1686409985432.jpg)
Vegetarian Christmas Meal Plan - Vegan Walnut and Chestnut Crumble
![tomato stewed cauliflower a traditional Greek food.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/tomato-cauliflower-casserole.jpeg)
Kounoupithi Yiahni or Tomato Stewed Cauliflower. A traditional Greek food
![Cauliflower fritters a traditional Greek recipe](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fritters-cauliflower.jpg)
Kounoupidi tiganitó or Greek Fried Cauliflower
![jacket potato](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/jacket-potato.jpg)
Jacket Potato Fillings
![oven baked frittata](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/oven-baked-frittata.png)
Oven Baked Frittata. Takes literally 2 minutes to make, then just bung it in the oven
![coins for extremely cheap meals](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/coins-2512279__340.jpg)
Do you need, or want, extremely cheap meals, to eat for 50p a day for a bit, or even longer?
![Tzatziki](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image28.jpg)
Busy, busy, busy, plus a long lasting Tzatziki. Make a sandwich with it for lunch, with lettuce, for 14p
![green lentil salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/green-lentil-salad.jpg)
Green lentil, mushroom, raisin and cucumber salad, with a brinjal pickle and yoghurt dressing
![carbonara sauce recipe](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/spaghetti-3547078_1920.jpg)
Spaghetti Carbonara - 41p a portion
![pork meatballs](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/pork-balls.jpeg)
Pork meatballs with added veg and barley
![how to make soup](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/how-to-make-soup.jpg)
Basics ....... How To Make Soup
![SONY DSC](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Lentil-and-nut-loaf-1.jpg)
Lentil nut loaf vegan, versatile & rather delicious
![vegetable and hummus pie](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/vegetable-and-hummus-pie.jpeg)
Vegetable and hummus pie
![salmon fish cake](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image1.jpg)
Things You May Never Need To Buy Again - Fish Cakes
![homemade pesto](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pesto-1.jpg)
Things You May Never Need To Buy Again - Pesto
![Pasta sauce](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_2996.jpg)
Things You May Never Need To Buy Again - Pasta Sauce
![Gajar Matar](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_2944.jpg)
Gajar Matar. Everyday vegetables wearing a sari
![Sweet bean curry](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_2940.jpg)
Something I've been making for decades - Sweet Bean Curry
![Bean and Quinoa Herby Salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_2925.jpg)
Bean and Quinoa, Lemon and Herb Salad
![Chicken, quinoa and apple burgers](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_2918.jpg)
Chicken, Quinoa and Apple Burgers
![Stuffed potato cakes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/IMG_2913.jpg)
Stuffed potato cakes
![Chicken and leek crumble](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_2856.jpg)
Chicken and leek crumble
![Barley salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Design-1.png)
Barley Salad, 59p. Versatile, delicious and very easy to make
![Creamy Walnut pasta](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Design-1.png)
Creamy Walnut pasta sauce - LCHF if you want it to be
![Spinach and risotto pasta](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2473.png)
Spinach and ricotta pasta
![Mulligatawny soup](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/IMG_2454.png)
A main course soup - mulligatawny, 46p a big bowl
![Pad Thai](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Design.png)
A gorgeous home made Pad Thai
![Paneer Curry](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Design-5.png)
Paneer curry, using lovely home made paneer. 34p each and Yummy!
![Sag aloo](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/IMG_2258.png)
A delicious Sag Aloo that really hits the spot.
![Chow Mein](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Chow-Mein-1.png)
Chow mein - just like the takeaway?
![Rocket](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/image-25.jpeg)
Rocket, watercress, basil and sunflower seed pesto. Nut and gluten free
![Sage leaves](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/image-10.jpeg)
Sage, lemon and pumpkin seed pesto £2.99 for a huge jar
![Mixed veg dauphinoise](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/image-9.jpeg)
Mixed vegetable dauphinoise for dinner, 47p
![Halloumi](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/image-18.jpeg)
Insomnia, a good read and Halloumi for dinner
![Home made sausage patties](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/image-17-e1690997453888.jpeg)
Home made sausages
![Beetroot burgers](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/image-1.jpeg)
Beetroot burgers, 41p
![Tuna fish cakes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/image.jpeg)
Sardine and Tomato Fish Cakes, and Tuna Fish Cakes
![pea crumb fritter](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-20.jpeg)
A kitchen experiment, Pea-Crumb Fritters, 6p
![Carrot falafel](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-4.jpeg)
Raw chickpea carrot falafel, 15p. Delicious, with sweet variations too
![Goan Fish Curry](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image.jpeg)
Goan Fish Curry, made with chicken, 56p. Plus the original fish recipe
![Cook book](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/image-3.jpeg)
Fiery Potatoes, spicy and delicious
![Roquefort tart](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/image-3.jpg)
Use it up meals, Roquefort tart, split pea soup. Soup just 13p
![Kedgeree](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image2-e1687290917276.jpg)
Fishless kedgeree, 64p, or use it as vegetable rice, 25p
Using breadcrumbs for dinner
![Spanish omelette](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image1.jpg)
Spanish Omelette 46p, we had ours with sweet potato chips and kale crisps
Fish Pie, on a budget
![image](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image13.jpg)
Meal plan 10 - Pea fritters and chips, vegan
![salmon fish cake](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/image1.jpg)
5:2 Salmon Fish Cakes, 39p a serving
![curry](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image9.jpg)
Home grown pumpkin curry, 77p if you buy it all
Veggie Lasagna 43p a serving - Meal Plan 10
![Herby omelette](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/image3.jpg)
Herby Omelette, chips and peas 31p - Meal Plan 10
![green tomato curry](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/green-tomato-curry.png)
Green Tomato Curry, vegan and using up LOADS of what I have
![Cashew chicken](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image16.jpg)
Cashew Chicken, 89p a serving, and how to stay on track
Cheesy Bean Lasagna, based on a SW recipe, 60p a servi g
![image](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image3.jpg)
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, Ham and Cheese Pancakes, 23p
Pasta & Tomato Sauce, Meal Plan 9, 33p
![image](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/image.jpg)
Aldi Pizza & Chips - Meal Plan 9, 60p each
![image](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image23.jpg)
Deli Platter - Meal Plan 9, 89p
![Pastitiso](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image22.jpg)
A frugalised version of a Slimming World Pastitisio, 56p
![a pile of grated white cabbage](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/white-cabbage-1393859_1920.jpg)
Cheese and potato salad with coleslaw - No Power Plan
![raw carrots in a pile](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/carrots-2667337_1920.png)
Haslet & crudités, No Power Meal Plan
![Quinoa burger](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image21.jpg)
Now we're talking! An extremely yummy quinoa burger version, and some raspberry muffins
![image](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/image20.jpg)
Protein packed Quinoa burgers, 32p for a 2 burger portion
![hole 3](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/hole-31.jpg)
Roasted Vegetables in the Hole, 43p
![tuna and onion pie](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/tuna-and-onion-pie.jpeg)
Tuna and onion pie, Meal Plan 9, 24p a serving, with sides
A simple Chicken Stir Fry, Meal Plan 8, 81p a serving
![melanzane parmigiana forno cooked in a dish, on a silicone heat pad, with tea-towel by the handle.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/melanzane-parmigiana-forno-cooked.jpg)
Melanzane parmigiana
![walnut pasta](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image40.jpg)
Salsa di Noci e Pasta - walnut sauce & pasta
![Spring green pasta](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/image32.jpg)
Yummy, filling and generous portions of Spring green pasta sauce with parmesan, 51p a head
![Happy Easter](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image1.jpg)
Transform tomato cannon balls to taste bomb tomatoes
![Oaty fritters, veg, yogurt & chilli](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image35.jpg)
Meal plan 8 - Oaty fritters, veg, chilli & yogort
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2 sandwiches, 2 toasty breakfasts and 2 pasta dinners from 1 tin of sardines. Just 83p for all 6 meals!!
Meal Plan 8 - Chicken and veg with a coconut & peanut butter sauce 45p each
![spinach and coconut dahl](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/spinach-and-lentil-dhal.jpg)
Spinach & Coconut Dahl
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Individual lunchtime pies, a bargainous 20p each. Won't get these in Greggs 🙂
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Meal Plan 3 - Farl (made with dried spud) with sauted veg and salami or chorizo, 39p
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Meal Plan 8 - Chicken & Dumplings 37p
Haggis Lasagna
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Meal Plan 8 - Lentil salad with soy, 24p
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Working up Meal Plan 8 and Haggis & ideas on using it on £1 a day
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Cheese and onion roly poly, 57p/38p a portion
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Finger Dumplings, delicious little butter crisped fingers. Very versatile, savoury or sweet.
![silver spoon](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/silver-spoon.jpg)
Christmas Meal Plan - Gnocchi, pork bits and stuffing, 36p a serving
![stilton](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/stilton.jpg)
Stilton Quiche with Red Cabbage Coleslaw, 39p
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Christmas Meal Plan Leftovers - Pork, Apple & Stuffing Lasagna, 26p a portion
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Christmas Meal Plan - HM pasta, cream, mixed veg, mustard 30p
![pork shoulder](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pork-shoulder.jpg)
Christmas Meal Plan - Roast Pork Lunch, 84p
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Lamb ragu 2 - Moussaka 92p a portion
![lamb mince](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/lamb-mince.jpg)
Lamb ragu. One third used here for shepherds pie, 74p + how to stay on budget for the day
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A main course soup, based on Scotch Broth. About 47p for my unreproducible version
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Crumpets and pikelets, savoury and sweet
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Home made herby chicken goujons, mash and peas, 97p. Plus how to stay on budget for the day
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Roast Parsnip & Apple Salad, with Carrot, Raisin & Peanut Salad and Jacket Potato, total of 54p each
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Green lentil cottage pie, 4 very generous portions, 56p each
![scone based pizza](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/scone-based-pizza.jpg)
Meal Plan 7 - Scone Based Pizza
![image](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image38.jpg)
Chicken & Vegetable Tart, delicious hot or cold
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Meal Plan 7 - Lasagna, 62p a serving, 31p if you stretch it to 4
![Asda Soft cheese](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Asda-Soft-cheese.jpg)
Meal Plan 7 - casserole of bacon, veg, toms & soft cheese, 45p a serving
![IMG_1157](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_1157.jpg)
Meal plan 7 - Beef Ragu for 3 different dishes
![smoked salmon](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/smoked-salmon.jpg)
Farewell CFR, Smoked Salmon Pasta, 42p per serving
Broad bean, pea and mint risotto, 53p
Butter bean, pepper and carrot salad, with a lemon juice and coconut dressing, 84p
![balti spring green pancakes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/balti-spring-green-pancakes.jpg)
Balti spring green pancakes for dinner, and one left over for breakfast
Mango, coconut and feta pasta
Green Thai Kidney Bean Curry, 59p
![chicken crumble](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/chicken-crumble.jpg)
Leftover chicken and vegetable crumble
![chilled radish soup](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/chilled-radish-soup.jpg)
Novel uses for radishes
Lentil Dumplings, with Tomato Sauce, 20-30p a serving, + green vegetable
Rubber Chicken (2) Chicken & Onion Pie, 26p a portion. Spicy lentil soup, 18p
![feta stuffed peppers](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/feta-stuffed-peppers.jpg)
Aldi Bargains (3) Feta Stuffed Peppers 64p
Aldi Bargains (2) Mushroom Stroganoff, 70p
![Asparagus risotto](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/asparagus-risotto.jpg)
Asparagus and Pea Risotto, £1.06 a portion, or frugalised to 75p
Heart & Soul and lots of meat
Fritters, Soup, Gloves and Karen Millen
Spaghetti Bolognese made with an Italian recipe, just 41p
Liver and Onions, mash, carrots and peas, 66p a serving
![avocados](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/avocados.jpg)
Avocado, Tomato & Orange Salad, 62p
![anchovy pizza](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/anchovy-pizza.jpg)
Demo's and anchovy pizza, 39p
![Soy honey and sesame chicken](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_2753-e1687292116761.jpg)
Chicken, Soy, Honey and Sesame with Rice
![Anchovy Paste](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Anchovy-Paste.jpg)
Anchovy Paste - do you like it, what do you do with it?
![Egg, Bacon & Asparagus Salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Asparagus-Salad-1.jpg)
Stunning 3 Course Valentines Day Dinner, £1.84 a head
![Plums](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image17.jpg)
Dahl Sambar 31p a portion, diet ideas, progress today & other kitchen happenings
![beef pasta bake](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/beef-pasta-bake.jpg)
12 portions of minced beef pasta bake, 34p each
Lemon Dahl from 18p to 24p depending on if you use value or basmati rice
Coconut Dahl, from 17p to 23p a portion depending on if you use value or basmati rice
![Spicy chickpeas](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_2960.jpg)
Toasted Nan & Dahl, 38p a portion
![pasta with tomato puree and soft cheese in a shallow duck egg blue coloured bowl.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/pasta-with-soft-cheese-2-e1687513167177.jpg)
Pasta, soft cheese and tomato purée, 25p a portion
![baked potato](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/baked-potato.jpg)
Potato and Onion Layer
Gigantes Plaki and pitta
![turmeric](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/turmeric-3251560_1920-e1687168404871.jpg)
Butter Bean and Vegetable Curry
Spring Green Pesto
![stuffed pancakes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/stuffed-pancakes.jpg)
Spinach Stuffed Pancakes with Tomato Sauce & Cheese 51p
![gnocchi](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/gnocchi.jpg)
Gnocchi made with dried mash! Served with tomato sauce
![carrot tied to a tree](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/carrot-1512079_1280.jpg)
Carrot Hummus, creamy with tahini
![corned beef hash](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/corned-beef-hash-.jpg)
Corned Beef Hash
![corned beef pie](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/corned-beef-pie-plate-e1686340733177.jpg)
Corned Beef & Mushroom Pie
![Sunday Lunch with no meat](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/meatless-Sunday-Lunch--e1686219326969.jpg)
Meatless Sunday Lunch
![32cm pizza](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/32cm-pizza.jpg)
Pizza, 32cm, chorizo and roasted vegetable
![chorizo in flatbread](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/chorizo-in-flatbread-e1686144349300.jpg)
Chorizo, chickpea and tomato in a flatbread, 47p a serving
![flat bread](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/flat-bread.jpg)
Flatbreads, less than 2p each. Versatile and very yummy
![stuffed pancakes](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pancakes-filled-with-carrots-onions-peas.jpg)
Pancakes filled with Carrots, Onions and Peas in Soft Cheese
![Olive drop scone, crispy fried onion, carrot ribbon salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Olive-drop-scone-crispy-fried-onion-carrot-ribbon-salad.jpg)
Olive Drop Scones, Crispy Fried Onions & Carrot Ribbon Salad
![Spinach Dumplings](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Spinach-Dumplings.jpg)
Spinach Dumplings with Spicy Tomato Sauce
![Stir fry](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/image19.jpg)
Vegetable Stir Fry, 51p a serving
![cauliflower leaves pesto in a small transparent plastic pot](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/cauliflower-leaves-pesto.jpg)
Cauliflower Leaves Pesto
Olive Drop Scones, Garlicky Soft Cheese, 28p a serving
![garlicky soft cheese on a pice of baguette on a white and blue plate.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/garlicky-soft-cheese.jpg)
Variations on a Soft Cheese theme, from 18p sandwiches to 25p dinners
![Mackerel Fillet](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mackerel-Fillet-1.jpg)
Mackerel Kedgeree, 43p a serving
![mackerel and beetroot salad](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mackerel-and-beetroot-salad-1-e1686047048704.jpg)
Smoked Mackerel and Roasted Beetroot Salad, 47p a serving
![Mackerel Pate](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Mackerel-Pate-1-1.jpg)
Mackerel Pate & Pasta - 45p a serving
![courgette pasta](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/courgette-pasta.jpg)
Courgette Pasta
![a close up shot of a beetroot and feta tart.](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Easy-Beetroot-and-Feta-Tart.jpeg)
Beetroot & Feta Tart. As good cold in a packed lunch as it is hot for dinner
Spaghetti with Beef & Tomato Pasta Sauce - 29p a portion
![stuffed-cheap-toms-4-300x224](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/stuffed-cheap-toms-4-300x2241.jpg)
Stuffed Beefsteak Tomato 51p each
![Spicy Cabbage, Lentils & Nan](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Savoy-cabbage-lentils-and-Nan.jpg)
Spicy Cabbage, Lentils & Nan
Vegetable Casserole & Dumplings
![vegetable crumble in a white dish, with tomatoes in the background](https://thriftylesley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/vegetable-crumble-.jpg)
Vegetable Crumble. Root veg in a tomato sauce, topped with oats, cheese and salted peanuts
A lovely variety of meals, with five of us J try to budget shop but we still waste alot of food as I over portion, and need to start meal planning xx