As I keep mentioning Sarah Brown's Red Dragon Pie in my meal plans, I thought I had better publish the recipe. The book it comes from is Vegetarian Kitchen*, which is out of print now. I do … [Read more...]
Lentil vegetable stew: A Simple Supper
Lentil vegetable stew I have been visiting my mum in hospital after work and my daughters have been great at organising dinner. Last night darling daughter no 2 made a really tasty lentil vegetable … [Read more...]
Leftovers risotto: waste not want not!
Sometimes you need to be creative in your frugal kitchen. You can't always slavishly follow a recipe. I frequently adapt recipes to make use of what I have, and sometimes I just make it up. This is … [Read more...]
Pauper’s Spanish Omelette
Last night's Pauper's Spanish omelette was a big success. As ever, if I can produce something quick, tasty, cheap and delicious I am happy. I hardly ever spend long cooking, unless I am entertaining. … [Read more...]
Simple grub: vegetable gratin
I still haven't been shopping! We seem to have a glut of unused veg in the fridge so I put off the Aldi trip another day to use them up. This simple cheat's vegetable gratin will do the job. It is … [Read more...]
Shoestring Macaroni Cheese – doubt you need a recipe, but here is one anyway
Tonight I wanted something easy for tea, and macaroni cheese was perfect. It is so simple yet cheap and delicious, total comfort food on a rainy Autumn day. Shoestring Macaroni Cheese Here is the … [Read more...]