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Thrifty Lesley Mar 8, 2026

In Season In March

If you’re anything like me, by March you’re itching for spring but still watching every penny. The good news? Seasonal…

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Thrifty Lesley Feb 21, 2026

Vegetable bake

A tasty vegetable packed bake with a tomatoey base and crispy sliced potatoes on top. Delicious! The post Vegetable bake…

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Thrifty Lesley Feb 21, 2026

Budget Root Vegetable Dauphinoise (Gluten-Free & Vegetarian)

If you think comfort food has to be expensive, this budget root vegetable dauphinoise is here to prove otherwise. Made…

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Thrifty Lesley Jan 23, 2026

Basic Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is one of those foods that sounds far more expensive and complicated than it actually is. In reality,…

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Thrifty Lesley Jan 7, 2026

Super simple frozen mixed veg soup

This is a very simple soup using a pack of frozen mixed vegetables and not a lot else. Tasty, filling and very variable,…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 29, 2025

Leftover Chicken Curry

Chicken curry, a top dish in the UK, made and enjoyed by millions. This recipe is one that has evolved over the years…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 26, 2025

Don’t Toss the Giblets: A Rich, Old-School Turkey Liver Pâté Recipe

This turkey liver pâté is old-fashioned in the best way—simple, thrifty, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect spread…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 3, 2025

Split Pea Soup – a 3 ingredient soup recipe

A soup that uses minimal ingredients, is very delicious and just 19p a portion The post Split Pea Soup – a 3…

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