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👋 Welcome to Mum’s Pantry Meals

I’m a Croatian mum of two teenagers, living in Ireland on one income. I work full time, my husband’s on disability — and like many of you, I’ve had to make dinners work from whatever’s in the press.

Here you’ll find real, affordable meals, €50 Aldi hauls, and pantry-friendly dinner plans that don’t need truffle oil or ten spices.

Let’s cook for the week — with what we’ve got.

I’ve put together 5 dinners you can make from Aldi staples — printable, quick, and teenager-approved.
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🧆 Latest Recipes from My Kitchen


  • Easy Banana Bread – Quick, Budget-Friendly & Family-Approved

    If you’re like me, you hate wasting food – especially bananas that turn black overnight. This banana bread is my go-to solution: quick, cheap, and so good that nobody cares it started as “save-the-bananas” mission. I didn’t even bother with a fancy bread tin – baked it in a round cake tin, and you know…

  • Tuna Pasta Salad – Quick & Budget-Friendly Summer Meal

    This quick and easy tuna pasta salad is a perfect budget-friendly meal made with simple pantry staples. It’s creamy, light, and full of flavours from sweetcorn and red bell pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes. This family-friendly recipe is great for busy weeknight dinners, packed lunches, or even a summer picnic. Why You’ll Love This…

  • Tuna Tortilla Wraps – Quick & Flavourful Lunch in 10 Minutes

    Tuna Tortilla Wraps, quick, healthy, and full of flavour – these wraps are perfect for busy days or packed lunches. Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re budget-friendly and a hit with the whole family. Why You’ll Love This Recipe This tuna tortilla wraps recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for busy days or packed lunches….

  • Penne marinara

    This penne marinara recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s rich in tomato flavour, budget-friendly, and perfect for an easy family dinner. 🛒 Ingredients: 300 g penne pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 400 g canned crushed tomatoes (or passata) 1 tsp dried oregano Salt &…

  • Hunter-Style Chicken Recipe – Rustic One-Pot Comfort Food

    This hunter-style chicken recipe is proper comfort food – dinner that makes the whole house smell amazing. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for when you want something warm and homely without spending hours in the kitchen. A great one-pot meal for busy nights or when you just fancy a cosy family dinner. Why You’ll Love…

  • Crispy Zucchini Fritters – Cheap, Quick, and Family-Approved

    If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly trying to stretch a euro until it screams. Between hungry kids and grocery prices going mad, dinner can feel like a daily puzzle. I made these crispy zucchini fritters on one of those “use whatever’s in the fridge” nights. Honestly, I didn’t expect much – just a way…