With food prices rising it is becoming more and more difficult for many people to eat healthily. It is true that making healthier choices often also means that you’ll have less moolah in your wallet. Luckily, we have many tricks and tips that will help you to live your best life while saving […]
Love sausage rolls? Making your own takes just minutes to do. With just two ingredients you can bake a batch any time making them perfect for lunch boxes, snacks or picnics. Makes approximately 2 dozen buffet sized sausage rolls. Ingredients: 400g sausage meat (or sausages with the skins removed) 1 x 500g […]
This basic potato gnocchi recipe costs under £2 to make and will feed a family of four to six people. Use this plain potato gnocchi as a base for any sauces you wish to add, or eat as it with a side of vegetables or salad. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1kg potatoes 3 […]
Homemade potato wedges make a healthy alternative to fried chips. Not only are they better for you but they are quick and easy to make too! This recipe serves 4. Ingredients: 1kg potatoes 2tbsp olive oil salt & pepper Method: Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/Gas Mark 6. Line a baking […]
Potato gnocchi is an extremely simple meal to make which you can flavour in a combination of ways. At well under £3 for a family of four, this is a delicious meal that won’t break the bank. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1kg potatoes 3 eggs 400g plain flour salt and pepper 1 tin […]
This is a perfect pick-me up on a hot summer’s day as well as being the ideal recipe for old bananas that have seen better days! Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas 2tbsp honey 300ml milk 100ml water 10 ice cubes Method: Chop bananas and place into blender with […]
Want to make your own bread but don’t have time nor inclination for kneading? Try this fabulous no-knead bread recipe. No kneading needed! This recipe makes two 2lb loaves. Ingredients: 9 cups plain or bread flour Salt Dried yeast 4½ cups hand-hot water 1 tsp sugar Method: Pour 9 cups of […]
Here is a healthy pudding that the whole family is bound to love – and it’s the perfect way to use up those old bananas too! Serves 4: Ingredients: 4 very ripe bananas (overripe ones are great for this) 80g light brown sugar 500g Greek yoghurt Juice and zest of one […]
A delightfully quick and simple twist on the old party favourites suited for lunch boxes and picnics, or even just to snack on. Be warned though, they are extremely more-ish! Ingredients: 500g puff pastry 200g cheese Method: Preheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4. Grate cheese and set aside. On a floured […]
