It's STILL tough and not getting better - so how are we coping?

Fruball

I bumped up a mackerel/kipper recipe thread earlier as, apart from smoked salmon every now and then as a treat, we don't eat much fish... except fish fingers

I made smoked mackerel pate with pre-packed fillets, Mr T Value soft cheese (like philly), some lemon juice, S&P and it was lovely - even one of DDs enjoyed it Didn't use a recipe, just bunged it in. Will make this a regular in my house from now but really want to include MUCH more fish into our diets.

purpleheather2810

Tuna surprise??!!

pink_numbers

Julie - you have a very impressive fish list already. I know we should be eating more fish, but I get so concerned when I see their prices! So I end up buying a pack of frozen large prawns, and putting a few here and there, like thai green curry, paella, etc. I'm going to buy some smoked salmon trimmings this week as I read somewhere on the OS board that they are about 79p.

Frugal - woooo that sounds right lovely! I may have to add those things to my shopping list! thank you

JulieGeorgiana

Frugal wrote: »

I bumped up a mackerel/kipper recipe thread earlier as, apart from smoked salmon every now and then as a treat, we don't eat much fish... except fish fingers

I made smoked mackerel pate with pre-packed fillets, Mr T Value soft cheese (like philly), some lemon juice, S&P and it was lovely - even one of DDs enjoyed it Didn't use a recipe, just bunged it in. Will make this a regular in my house from now but really want to include MUCH more fish into our diets.

They recommend 2 portions a week, 1 high in omega 3!

I struggle with two only because it's so expensive to buy fish!!

So we have Tuesday as fish night, and every second week we have it at the weekend too!!

I recommend Salmon Spaghetti... it's two tins of chopped tomatoes, heated with garlic.... when the pasta is nearly done, add a large win of Salmon, some Tabasco and some crushed chillis...!

My Husband and Son LOVED it!

It went down a treat! And I go 6 Adult portions from it

JulieGeorgiana

purpleheather2810 wrote: »

Tuna surprise??!!

Okay... everyone thinks this one is mad... but it's delish!!!

1 tin of Chicken and mushroom Soup
1 Tin of Sweetcorn
2 tins of Tuna

Mix and top with Cheese (and crisps or breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping)

Serve with Mash or Jacket potatoes!!

It's a 'student' meal... and tastes very good!

pink_numbers

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

I recommend Salmon Spaghetti... it's two tins of chopped tomatoes, heated with garlic.... when the pasta is nearly done, add a large win of Salmon, some Tabasco and some crushed chillis...!

*drool.....*

JulieGeorgiana

pink_numbers wrote: »

Julie - you have a very impressive fish list already. I know we should be eating more fish, but I get so concerned when I see their prices! So I end up buying a pack of frozen large prawns, and putting a few here and there, like thai green curry, paella, etc. I'm going to buy some smoked salmon trimmings this week as I read somewhere on the OS board that they are about 79p.

Frugal - woooo that sounds right lovely! I may have to add those things to my shopping list! thank you

Yes, I buy trimmings (Mr S is Scottish Farm Assured)

Half a pack flaked into Spagetti with a white sauce... Feeds 3

87p I think!!

I freeze the 2nd half of the packet... or have it on toast the next day

purpleheather2810

I'm not sure that would fit in with my weight watchers....!

pink_numbers

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

Okay... everyone thinks this one is mad... but it's delish!!!

1 tin of Chicken and mushroom Soup
1 Tin of Sweetcorn
2 tins of Tuna

Mix and top with Cheese (and crisps or breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping)

Serve with Mash or Jacket potatoes!!

It's a 'student' meal... and tastes very good!

I have a similar "student's meal" (lord knows I've been a student long enough)

1 pack of cheese source (powdered ones) or make your own white/cheese source.
1 tin of tuna
black pepper

served hot on a bed of rice. It looks like erm, bleh, but it is delicious and soooooo conforting

JulieGeorgiana

pink_numbers wrote: »

*drool.....*

Thank you... but it was 1 tin of Salmon (420g) not 1 win!!!