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What are you making for dinner?
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Chilli, quite spicy, so a dollop of creme fraiche is required.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Hi everyone, 2nite I made chicken breast in the airfryer, some oil salt Pepper parsley in a bit of tin foil, 20 mins at 180c brushed with piri sauce 5 mins before the end. Basmati rice, green beans, broccoli and cauliflower. Very filling and tasty. And quick. Wish I had taken a pic. Amateur hour. Lol.2
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Mushroom, leek and spinach risotto with salmon tonight.
Followed by 4 small macarons and 12 grapes.2 -
Jerk chicken wraps with salad on the side for myself and chisp for OH!
Also, I have an electric lunch box for work which is pretty neat but I'm looking for healthier food suggestions I could heat up? Especially in this weather as it's sooo cold!I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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@BlueJ94 I saw a lady on Instagram who does low cost lunch prep. beatthebudget I believe is the name.
Noticed yesterday a dish using rice noodles and chicken mince, with peppers and courgettes. I was so impressed that I am making it for my daughter. There may be some good ideas on there?
Tonight husband and daughter had chicken curry, with a side of lentil dahl. I had dahl with a hard boiled egg in it. All with rice.3 -
OH is doing carbonara. I'm telling him that sounds great.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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The last of the turkey joint from the freezer.
Made turkey wraps with cranberry mayo and stuffing with roasted mini potatoes
Today the other portion is slow cooking as a chinese curry with mini onions
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I'm feeling very pleased with myself for making a veggie bolognese with lentils and using up some fresh pasta I found languishing in the fridge as well as an end of parmesan and some leftover roasted cabbage followed by the last apple with the end of a jar of peanut butter. There's enough bolognese for tomorrow too if I haven't frozen solid overnight!5
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goldfinches said:I'm feeling very pleased with myself for making a veggie bolognese with lentils and using up some fresh pasta I found languishing in the fridge as well as an end of parmesan and some leftover roasted cabbage followed by the last apple with the end of a jar of peanut butter. There's enough bolognese for tomorrow too if I haven't frozen solid overnight!Well done, goldfinches!!Wrap up warm!! 🥶💚Personally, I suspect I might not step foot outside my house today 😬😁March 26:
MBNA 6,130 - 0% Feb 28
HAL 10,125.91 - 0% Jul 27
BL 320 - Ends Jul 26
Total: 16,575.91 less 7,000 Marcus savings = 9,575.91
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NSD March 15/22
Make 2026 in 2026:
173.01/2,026
Vinted, YouGov, Bank Int & Fairer Share, Prolific, Quidco, Cheddar & SnapMyEats
Savings accounts:
Co-op 273.01/3,000
Principality 600/1,200
FD 2,000/2,000
Santander Saver 400/2,400
Lloyds 800/4,800
Cahoot 50/3,000
Invest 349.93
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OH did lamb shanks marinated in red wine for dinner last night - and while lovely I couldn't eat my portion and what remained got binned. I do wish he wouldn't but he isn't always good at reimagining leftovers.
But that makes tonight a light meal - he has some corned beef to make sandwiches. I had said I was going to have egg mayo ones but realised that I've got to chicken tenders left from the other night and have some tortillas so will make a couple of small wraps for me. And then freeze the rest of the wraps to keep them for some mexican delight in the near future.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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