Black-Saturn's Menu Planner

loopylass

i made another fruit cobbler with coconut and pineapple (thankyou thriftlady for that suggestion) a thumbs up from the kids
thankyou BS for giving us such an easy pudding to make ive promised the kids i will make this every week
can anyone think of any more ideas to put in the fruit cobbler
BS have you got any more easy and cheap recipes for puddings or main meal

stressedoutmum

BS . Have just found this post and its wonderful - keep up the good work. You are offering your ideas for meals on your budget and people should respect that. It is after all choice whether they want to cook it or eat it - you don't forcefeed them. Keep it up girl :j

suekjw

BS - I just want to say Thanks for posting your menu, and making me think a bit more about the amount I waste on food. I even took delivery of a slow cooker this week!

anguk

Just tried the malt-loaf, I made it with granulated sweetener instead of sugar and it's got a big thumbs-up from OH, I think it'll all be eaten tonight!

I'm going to try the strawberry mousse tomorrow using sugar-free jelly crystals, if it works that's 2 more "diabetic friendly" puddings to add to the sugar-free cobbler.

Thanks again Black-Saturn!

honey28

I hope to try some of these recipes out. can I ask a few questions - i think one was already asked but I can't find it - Can't believe how many pages this thread has grown to!!

Roughly how many ounces is in a cup - what sort of cup - a mug, beaker - i have a few all of varying sizes!
I have a tin of blackcurrants in the cupboard that I bought by mistake and didn't know what to do with them - could I use them?
and finally I want to make it for dessert for Sunday ( i go to my parents each week and I bring the dessert). Should I cook it before I go and reheat it, or would it be best to bring it raw and cook there?
Sorry for all the questions! And thanks for a great thread black Saturn! !

black-saturn

When I say cup I mean a coffee mug but it doesnt matter as long as you do all the ingredients in equal amounts. You could use a bucket if you wanted to :eek:

You can use any kind of fruit but if it's tinned you need to drain the juice off first.

It will taste best cooked fresh but you can cook it beforehand and reheat it in the microwave. I usually cook a huge one and serve the same one 2 days running.

honey28

Thanks for that.

You are doing a great job on this thread - the advice, tips and replies you have given must take up a lot of your time. its very much appreciated, keep up the good work! Will try the cobbler and the malt loaf over the weekend - any more recipes to come??!

savingmum

Fruit cobbler and malt loaf were made yesterday and both went down so well except for dh's comment that 'we don't normally have a pudding and aren't you supposed to be on a diet??!!!!!!'

black-saturn

I've got a bacon, potato and leek bake coming up. Costs only 65p per head!!

suekjw

That sounds great - will look out for that!