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Thrifty Lesley Jan 27, 2022

Parsnip Cake with Maple Syrup & Lemon

This is just like carrot cake but instead of carrots, orange and sugar, I used parsnips, lemon and maple syrup.…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 22, 2021

A roulade recipe using mincemeat, Bramley apple and whipped cream – gluten free

Light and delicious, this easy roulade recipe can be adapted for many different fillings for all the different seasons…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 19, 2021

Leek Crumble, with fresh and dried cranberries, and walnuts

Decadently extravagant, deliciously creamy and very tasty - but still less than 50p a portion! Creamy leeks with acid…

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Thrifty Lesley Nov 30, 2021

Olive, Soft Cheese and Cucumber Sandwich

Salty olives, creamy cheese and crunchy cucumber encased in granary bread - scrumptious! The post Olive, Soft Cheese and…

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Thrifty Lesley Nov 30, 2021

Pasta with Olives, Tomato & Soft Cheese

The flavour of the sauce is thick and intense with the tomato paste and olives, a strong taste which I really enjoyed…

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Thrifty Lesley Nov 28, 2021

Raisin Biscuits

Raisin Biscuits. Fun to make in little shapes, or elegant in thin rounds The post Raisin Biscuits appeared first on…

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Thrifty Lesley Nov 27, 2021

Caramelised Onions

Onions are a flavour powerhouse. They are sweet, savoury and pungent all at once. Caramelised onions have all that umami…

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Thrifty Lesley Nov 21, 2021

Simple Vegan Red Lentil Tomato Dahl

Tomato dhal and rice, quick, versatile, very cheap, and easy - what's not to like? The post Simple Vegan Red Lentil…

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