Tasty meals that won’t break the bank — perfect for families cooking on a tight budget.
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…
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, 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….
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 &…
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…
Summary: This stuffed chicken breast recipe is an easy weeknight winner. Made with simple ingredients like spinach, ricotta, and gouda, it’s healthy, flavourful, and perfect with a side of mashed potatoes or seasonal veggies. 🛒 Ingredients: 2 chicken breast halves 50 g fresh spinach 50 g ricotta cheese 100 g grated gouda cheese Salt, pepper, garlic powder Olive…
Hi, I’m a working mum of two teens, and like many of you, I’m juggling work, school runs, and putting food on the table — without blowing the budget. Since moving from Croatia to Ireland five years ago, I’ve learned how to stretch the weekly shop and still keep the family fed. Here are 7…
Feeding a family of three (two hungry teenagers included!) on a tight budget in Ireland isn’t easy — especially when prices seem to creep up every week. But Aldi has honestly been a lifesaver for me since moving here from Croatia five years ago. This week, I challenged myself: Could I feed all three of…