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...]
Courgette and celery soup – and beating the rag and bone man
Last year's courgette harvest is still feeding us. I am down to the last few bags in the freezer. I thought I would combine them with celery and it made a good combination. If you use frozen … [Read more...]
Bootstrap cooking
I am trying to eek out this week's groceries by being creative and using things up. It's good to do this every now and then as it makes me look properly at what is in my freezer and cupboards and use … [Read more...]
Low Fat On A Budget?
Is it possible to eat low fat on a budget? I think it is. I made this yummy Slimming World recipe over the weekend, crustless bacon and mushroom quiche. The recipe says it will serve two but I would … [Read more...]
Little vegan number: spicy chick peas with spinach
I love chick peas! And I love spinach. Mostly I love frugal healthy food and spicy chick peas with spinach fits the bill on both counts. Spicy chick peas with spinach 1 large onion, chopped 2 … [Read more...]
Cheesy potato bake with parsley, rosemary and thyme
We had a cheap and filling late lunch today, a cheesy potato bake served with Aldi sausages and vegetables. As we were going to the cinema I wanted to keep it simple. This is how you make it. 900g … [Read more...]