Ahoy there busy mums! You don't need bags of time, experience & money to make great meals. Check out my easy-to-follow tasty and easy budget recipes and discover the Gourmet Mum in you!
Ouch! When you feel the pinch look out for 'Credit Munch' recipes. Delicious, nutritious and easy budget recipes below £1.25 per serving! Who says you can't have good food on a shoe string?
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This Piri Piri Turkey Salad is so quick and easy, light and yet satisfying. It makes a great midweek main or even a casual alfresco dinner with friends. Mix and match the spicy chargrilled turkey with your favorite salads for variety.
Time: 10 mins preparation + 10 mins cooking roughly
Cost: £1.90 per serving
Calories: 240 per serving (without dressing)
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Sweet Potato, Red Lentil and Coconut might seem like an odd combination, but they work a treat in this tasty, speedy soup. Lentils add protein and coconut milk adds dairy-free creaminess. Kids will enjoy the sweet flavour of the soup.
Time: 15 mins hands on time + 20 mins cooking time
Cost: 52p per serving
Calories: 309 per serving
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It's pouring with rain in May, so here's something to warm you up - FIVE comforting main meals and TWO lots of yummy baked goodies for less than £25!
Not only that, there's also a handy printable shopping list. Simply print, shop and feed a family of four for five days for less than £25.
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These meatballs are made from low-fat pork mince rather that beef, so they are light, yet filling, and packed with flavour. I made them on the 'comfort food' round of Real Food Family Cook Off and I can testify that they are hugely comforting!
Time: 15 mins prep + 20 mins cooking
Cost: £1.42 (including spaghetti)
Calories: 716 per serving (including spaghetti)
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These Chewy Oat & Raisin Cookies are chewy, oaty, spicy and totally delicious. They are so easy to make and take just 20 minutes start to finish. A great recipe for baking with kids.
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Cheese & Sun Dried Tomato Savory Muffins are quick, easy and make a tasty lunch accompanied with a little salad. They also make a great savory snack for kids.
Time: 15 mins prep + 20 - 30 mins baking
Cost: 16p per muffin
Calories: 194 per muffin
Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 8:56PM