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Thrifty Lesley Jun 6, 2025

Tuna and Sweetcorn Sandwich

If you buy those little pots of deli filling from a supermarket, you might be surprised to know that you can make it…

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Thrifty Lesley May 11, 2025

Quick Banana Bread

I usually use up soft bananas in smoothies, with an unpeeled apple and a splash of orange juice. But if I want cake,…

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Thrifty Lesley May 2, 2025

More slaps round the chops from life

Another resounding slap round the chops from life The post More slaps round the chops from life appeared first on…

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Thrifty Lesley Apr 19, 2025

Muffins made with mincemeat and oats

Muffins made using mincemeat and oats. These muffins are tender and delicious, especially still warm, straight from…

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Thrifty Lesley Mar 19, 2025

Preserved lemons in salt

Preserved lemons are super easy to make at home, very versatile and a fraction of the price of shop bought The post…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 31, 2024

Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Roasting cabbage in steaks makes an ordinary vegetable that bit more interesting, and just might get veggie-phobes…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 24, 2024

Panettone Tiramisu

Panettone is a gorgeous seasonal Italian cake, often given as a gift. Sometimes we have more than we want to eat as it…

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Thrifty Lesley Dec 10, 2024

Spiced Christmas Clementines

These spiced Christmas clementines are super delicious and would make a wonderful Christmas pudding to help cut…

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