Eating on a budget

Spicy bean chilli today. Sloppy joes tomorrow!

Published on October 23, 2017

One of the best ways to cut the costs on your grocery bill is to make dinners where you can use the leftovers to make an equally great meal the next day! Whip up our vegetarian bean chilli tonight and use the leftovers on sloppy joes with home-made rolls tomorrow.

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Tuna burgers

Published on October 19, 2017

Craving a burger but worried about the effect it will have on your summer body? Well, never fear! Our tuna burgers will have you sorted in no time. Not only are they good for you, they are also super cheap. Here’s how to make your own tuna patties!

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Peri-peri chicken wings with cauli mash

Published on October 17, 2017

Peri-peri chicken wings are one of our favourite takeaways, but when you grab them from a fast food outlet, they aren't always the healthiest option and can be a little pricey. So bookmark this recipe and make your own healthier and cheaper at home!

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Spicy pork calzone

Published on September 8, 2017

Sick of plain old pork bangers? Create beautiful budget meals with freezer finds from your local supermarket. Here’s how to bring new life to these cheap-as-chips ingredients, by using them to make a spicy pork calzone.

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Shredded chicken burgers & slaw

Published on August 22, 2017

When it comes to staying on top of your grocery budget, the frozen food aisle can really make a big difference. Our shredded chicken burgers are just one way that you can turn frozen crumbed chicken into a delicious dinner for the family.

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Coconut fish tacos with pineapple salsa

Published on July 13, 2017

Whenever you are trying to save on your grocery budget, freezer finds will always be your friends. We grabbed some frozen hake portions and used them to whip up the best fish tacos ever.

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Sweet and sour pork

Published on July 9, 2017

Had a long week? Our sweet and sour pork comes together in a mere 25 minutes, and it’s another one of our one-pot wonders, so there will be no dishes to clean up except your pot!

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Moroccan roast chicken

Published on June 27, 2017

The tummy warming flavours from North Africa are all you need to bring new life to a chicken dinner. Our Moroccan roast chicken is inexpensive to cook and makes for some amazing next-day leftovers.

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Quick spiced dal soup

Published on June 24, 2017

We took some simple vegetarian ingredients and turned them into a lovely starter or, in larger portions, our dal soup makes a great cheap and cheerful family dinner. And remember that because they are small, split in half and skinned, red lentils are the quickest cooking of all pulses. However, they tend to disintegrate – this makes them great for...

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Pea and millet balls with tahini dip

Published on June 15, 2017

Looking for a healthy, satisfying snack? Look no further than our pea and millet balls served with a tahini dip. We especially love them because millet is a good-for-you budget-friendly replacement for quinoa.

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