Quick and easy to make and super cheap. Great with a salad, chips or on their own as a snack. You could even have one for breakfast. If you buy Aldi stuffing or a larger box, you can cover 4 eggs. The smaller packets such as Asda or Sainsbury’s will cover 3 eggs. Alternatively, make […]
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Making the most of my oven so I made fairy cakes. We are not great cake eaters in this house so it is mainly for me. I will freeze some. I’ve adapted this recipe to my own liking as I don’t like things too sweet. Ingredients 125g butter/marge/spread. I used Dairy free one from Home
I’m making bread and butter pudding now with leftover dry bread. The loaf was only 10p and I’ve used under half of it. about 4p. 3 eggs were gifted to me a while ago-out of date but passed the water test. Ingredients About 8 slices of bread 3 eggs beaten 1 and a half pints
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This is a recipe for a nice thick one. If you prefer it thinner, use less rice. Ingredients 200g of arborio rice 80g of granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 litre of milk 1 teaspoon approx ground nutmeg Method Grease a large casserole dish and add the rice and sugar. Add the milk and
Ingredients 100g rice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons malt vinegar 1 tin of tomatoes. I had some napolina, bought on offer 1 tiny red pepper from a wonky pack Some leftover green pepper some leftover pineapple 2 small onions some of the pineapple juice from the tin 1 stick of celery Half a large
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Ingredients 6 oz baking margarine 6 oz granulated sugar 2 eggs 6 oz SR flour 2 teaspoons baking powder whipped cream and jam, if desired Method Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 Cream together margarine and sugar. I soften mine in the microwave. Sift flour (for a better result) and beat eggs. Add the eggs
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Ingredients 200g/7oz canned butter beans 2 tbsp lemon juice or more 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin pinch salt 1 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp paprika Optional: add 2 sundried tomatoes in oil Method Drain the butterbeans and rinse. Combine the butter
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I am just making Butternut Squash risotto. This is one of those things where I am just “winging it”. In the past, I’ve bought the Sacla sauce for this but it is rather expensive and I can do the whole meal for the price of one tiny jar. I’ve done enough for 3 portions with
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Seitan is the gluten from wheat flour. I bought a product called Vital Wheat Gluten which is this is-otherwise known as VWG. The “steaks” work out at 26p each if you cook your own lentils rather than using tinned. I found it a little salty for my taste so recommend using a little less soy
Submitted by: Becca Wright Complete meal plan and shopping list Please note this is for when times are hard and the budget is tight. It isn’t fancy, exciting or 5 a day. But it is filling and pretty healthy. Before “extras” – £35.15 With “extras” – £45.42 Shopping list ( Tesco prices ) Value oats
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