Feed a family of four for £20 a week challenge

Butterfly_Brain

joedenise wrote: »

BB - I assume you actually meant 30th December, LOL!

Denise

whoops I will alter that thanks joe xx

MissOrganised1972

I agree, I wasn't too enamoured with the choice! Tomatoes & cucumbers are staples in our house. I hate celery but recently went to a Pampered Chef party where they cooked an impressive looking dinner with celery in. I was really disappointed! I thought I'd try it anyway &, guess what, celery looses the horrible taste it has raw, when cooked! :j

I think I may buy some celery whilst it's at that price & give the dish a go!

Here's the recipe if anyone fancies it. It's a cheaper entertaining meal or could be used as a cheaper alternative for Sunday dinner? https://www.pamperedchef.co.uk/images/public/uk/recipe_turkey_cranberry_ring.pdf
When seeing it being done, I thought that there were many ways you could tweak it to keep the cost down.

Fruball

MissOrganised1972 wrote: »

I agree, I wasn't too enamoured with the choice! Tomatoes & cucumbers are staples in our house. I hate celery but recently went to a Pampered Chef party where they cooked an impressive looking dinner with celery in. I was really disappointed! I thought I'd try it anyway &, guess what, celery looses the horrible taste it has raw, when cooked! :j

I think I may buy some celery whilst it's at that price & give the dish a go!

Here's the recipe if anyone fancies it. It's a cheaper entertaining meal or could be used as a cheaper alternative for Sunday dinner? https://www.pamperedchef.co.uk/images/public/uk/recipe_turkey_cranberry_ring.pdf
When seeing it being done, I thought that there were many ways you could tweak it to keep the cost down.

I am with you re celery. I had it in a casserole once and was amazed that it has a nice mild flavour when cooked! Nothing like the devils food that it is when raw... ewwwwwwww

I might get some and freeze in portions to chuck into casseroles over the next month or two.

I was a bit disappointed with the choices too but will make the best of them in lunches.

Butterfly_Brain

I always put celery in a casserole and cream of celery soup has a lovely flavour.

Butterfly_Brain

Still no need to go near a shop so I am a very happy bunny

Butterfly_Brain

Had a nice simple dinner tonight, egg, chips, and beans.........luverly!
Cost = eggs 70p, chips 30p (HM) beans 31p = £1.31 for five of us or 26p per portion.

Fruball

I really must remember egg and chips for a cheap but delicious meal.

When we do have it, we love it but I just never think to do it!

Butterfly_Brain

I agree Frubal
The oldies are the goodies

joedenise

After seeing this I actually added it to my menu plan and we're having it tonight (might also have a bit of bacon as there is still some left from the weekend:D)

Denise

Butterfly_Brain

I read this with dismay
http://www.debtadvisorycentre.co.uk/advice/feed-your-family-for-less-than-20-a-week-0-4204-0.html

Seeing as it is from the debt advisory centre, most of it isd processed rubbish