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November 2014 Grocery Challenge

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  • I'll be trying a few new recipes each month wherever possible, using mainly stuff I have in. This month I fancy trying some red lentil recipes. Anyone have any great ideas? Would be very grateful if you could share, as I have loads, and I know they're good for me... The most I've ever done is use them to bulk out spag bol when I was reaaaaaalllly hard up!

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    Lentils are so versatile. You can make soup, curry, chilli, lentil burgers, shepherds pie, lentil loaf etc.


    You can even make them into a pate/dip and have with bread/pittas or vegetables.


    The red ones especially can go in almost anything to bulk it out.
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  • WantToBeSE
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    Hello everyone! I'm pledging £100 for November. this is a little over the £1pppd rule I try to follow, but allows for when I feed the bf, and to buy a few things ready for the big C. As always, I am starting with a huge stock, which never seems to go down!!

    I'll be trying a few new recipes each month wherever possible, using mainly stuff I have in. This month I fancy trying some red lentil recipes. Anyone have any great ideas? Would be very grateful if you could share, as I have loads, and I know they're good for me... The most I've ever done is use them to bulk out spag bol when I was reaaaaaalllly hard up!

    TIA
    PG x



    You could use them to make a red lentil dal/dahl. http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/lentils-and-basic-tarka-dhal-recipe/ It is really yummy and I often have it with toasted pittas, guacamole and salad.


    Or maybe a lentil burger: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipe/red-lentil-burgers


    I use mine to add to soups, stews or anything that needs thickening up too.
  • julieu
    julieu Posts: 8 Forumite
    please add me to the list for November just been through my outgoings and we need to make some changes -small ones at first so wastage and spend on food are the first to be tackled please put me down for £200
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  • malamay
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    This will be my last month this year, as we are travelling for most of December.

    I'd like to aim for £150 or less even, as we will need to run the fridge (and freezer) down.
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  • I would like to join and spend £150 from 27/10 - 27/11.
    I tend to do my main shop in a*di once a week.
    Will do my first of the challenge shops tomorrow...aiming to spend £30.
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  • Eyebright
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    Kickstarted my November GC off with £1.55 spent at the corner shop on a loaf of bread :eek: so off to a rubbish start! Next plan is to do a meal plan and an inventory of the freezer and staples.

    Made a lovely gammon hock and pinto bean soup/stew in the SC today. £3.00 for a huuuuge gammon hock that has made 6 generous portions, could easily stretch to 8 portions if I'm honest. Very cheap to make. Love frugal dinners!
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  • dingdongsaving
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    edited 26 October 2014 at 9:34PM
    £350 for November please.

    My month runs alongside dates - so 1st-30th.

    We're going into Nov with enough nappies & wipes for the entire month, but we have Thanksgiving to think about...3 days of family feasting & leftovers, but a pricey meal with a turkey & vast array of sides and pies to cook. (Well worth it though - Thanksgiving dinner and American football really "make" this holiday for hubby now we live here). :heart2:
  • joedenise
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    I've had my first spend for the November GC - bought 2 rabbits at a farmers market for £8 - one of which has been frozen and the second is currently in the SC nearly cooked and will be dinner on Tuesday night!

    To make the stew I needed some vegetables so also spent £1.75 at the local farm shop. A total of £9.75/£250 so far.

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  • Hello! I'm another newbie trying the challenge out. I'm planning on spending £130 for November, starting on the 1st. This should go smoothly for me, if I spend less on pizza and snacks. Pizza is always my downfall.
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