lesley negus

Thrifty Lesley Dec 8, 2024

Christmas Coronation Sandwich

A sandwich of spiced lentils, moistened with mayonnaise and a hint of sweetness from a jar of mincemeat, together with…

Read article →
Thrifty Lesley Nov 23, 2024

Frozen Pea Soup

A lovely quick and simple soup using frozen garden peas and not a lot else. Use a plant milk to make it vegan The post…

Read article →
Thrifty Lesley Nov 18, 2024

All things Christmas

Everything related to Christmas on Thrifty Lesley. The Christmas Meal Plans, Christmas recipes and lots of ideas for all…

Read article →
Thrifty Lesley Nov 9, 2024

Spinach Dumplings with Spicy Tomato Sauce

I tried these several years ago as my brother is coeliac and these, if you use the gram flour option, are gluten free.…

Read article →
Thrifty Lesley Nov 5, 2024

Kounoupithi Yiahni or Tomato Stewed Cauliflower. A traditional Greek food

Kounoupithi Yiahni or Tomato Stewed Cauliflower is a traditional Greek food. When I tried a recipe supplied by a reader,…

Read article →
Thrifty Lesley Nov 4, 2024

Egg, Lentil, Raisin, Puy & Curry Sandwich

It sounds a very odd combination, a boiled egg, a handful of lentils, mayo to moisten and raisins to sweeten, but it…

Read article →
Thrifty Lesley Nov 3, 2024

Aubergine (Eggplant) Risotto with winter squash or pumpkin

Risotto made with aubergine (eggplant) and winter squash or pumpkin The post Aubergine (Eggplant) Risotto with winter…

Read article →
Thrifty Lesley Oct 30, 2024

Beetroot Ragu Lasagna

A beetroot ragu vegetable lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the beetroot layer out for all kinds of different…

Read article →