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Thrifty Lesley Oct 18, 2024

Chicken and mango salad

This chicken and mango salad is very simple to make and takes no time at all. Great for a quick dinner after work or…

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Thrifty Lesley Oct 15, 2024

What’s in season in November

Would you like to eat using seasonal fruit and vegetables but don't know where to start? This list of things that are in…

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Thrifty Lesley Oct 12, 2024

Meal Plan 14 – 7 days for two adults and two x 15 year olds – chicken, cheese and bacon

A 7 day meal plan for 2 adults ad 2 teenagers based around a whole chicken, cheese and bacon with, lots of veggies too…

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Thrifty Lesley Oct 4, 2024

Mushroom Ragu Lasagna

A mushroom ragu lasagna for a budget family dinner. Swap the mushroom layer out for all kinds of different savoury mixes…

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Thrifty Lesley Oct 1, 2024

Week Twelve Meal Planner – chicken, bacon, sausage, vegetables

For this, our twelfth weekly meal plan for 2 adults and 2 children (up to around 10 needing 1700 calories each), we base…

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Thrifty Lesley Sep 22, 2024

Smoking Hot Brazil Nut Butter. Gorgeous, easy and at least 60% cheaper than shop bought

Brazil nut butter is incredibly easy to make, very delicious, and ones like this Brazil nut butter are a third of the…

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Thrifty Lesley Sep 22, 2024

Damson Jam Cake

A wonderful cake made with jam where the jam is used as an ingredient - use up that home made jam sat in the larder! The…

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Thrifty Lesley Sep 12, 2024

Tomato Risotto – Risotto Pomodoro

Fresh tomato risotto made with cherry tomatoes from the garden, or use supermarket tomatoes, or a tin. Creamy and…

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