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Sarah Brown’s Red Dragon Pie

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 isĀ Vegetarian Kitchen, which is out of print now. I do wish … [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...]

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About Me

Would you like to take control of your finances, pay off your debts and save for the future? At Shoestring Cottage we aim to show you that you can live a good and happy life on less than you think, you can get off the consumer treadmill and you can live more simply and healthily and not feel deprived.
We are also moving toward a less wasteful, more sustainable lifestyle and believe frugality and sustainability go hand in hand. Read More…

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