Spring Cleaning the Freezers - 52 days on £70

XSpender

I have put the rest of a the £70 budget in a money bag in my purse so I dont forget it.

I haven't spent any of our budget today but used some of my dinner allowance to buy 2 packs of sandwich chicken for sandwiches next week.

Lists at the front have been upated.

XSpender wrote: »

TOTAL SPENT - £8.14 AMOUNT LEFT - £61.86 DAYS REMAINING - 49 VALUE OF FOODS PURCHASED WITH WORK ALLOWANCES £3.00

Tomorrow we will be having the chicken in mustard sauce to use up some broccoli, yogurt and carrots and the risotto (with 1/3 quinoa) will be moved until week after next as all inredients will be from the freezer/stores.

DH and I will be using the rest of the yogurt in smoothies at the weekend and if there is any left I will whip up some jelly mouse using one of the sugar free jellie packets.

Katiehound

Carrot muffins?

old money!
6oz SR flour
7oz soft brown sugar (I use quite a bit less- it's a bit sweet for me)
1/2t bicarb
1/2 t cinnamon
1 t mixed spice
pinch salt
11 oz peeled grated carrots
2 eggs
150ml oil

beat together. Makes approx 18
Cook til firm- around 30 -35 mins

Icing: (I find them fine without!)
3+1/2 oz cream cheese
finely grated orange zest
8oz icing sugar.

You can also add:- sultanas/ raisins/ cranberries/ chopped walnuts/ pecans/ stem ginger.
Maybe dessicated coconut?
Substitute coconut oil for the sunflower/rapeseed oil?

Mrs_Cheshire

hex2 wrote: »

Cherry, I bought expensive coffee rather than played in the kitchens, but yes it would be lovely to be paid to experiment in the kitchens.

I've made something like the impossible pie before (think it is on the grocery challenge thread) but have issues with grains so tend to make simple coconut macaroons here

I haven't tried the curry sauce but use chipotle chilli flakes (80p ish MrM) for anything that needs extra zing - heat and smoke rather than just making it hotter like chilli powder.

Thanks for sharing the coconut macaroons, I love them and I've got all the ingredients in so will give them a try soon.

Katiehound wrote: »

Carrot muffins?

old money!
6oz SR flour
7oz soft brown sugar (I use quite a bit less- it's a bit sweet for me)
1/2t bicarb
1/2 t cinnamon
1 t mixed spice
pinch salt
11 oz peeled grated carrots
2 eggs
150ml oil

beat together. Makes approx 18
Cook til firm- around 30 -35 mins

Icing: (I find them fine without!)
3+1/2 oz cream cheese
finely grated orange zest
8oz icing sugar.

You can also add:- sultanas/ raisins/ cranberries/ chopped walnuts/ pecans/ stem ginger.
Maybe dessicated coconut?
Substitute coconut oil for the sunflower/rapeseed oil?

These sounds great and again really simple, will give them a try too

charlies_tribe

I will definitely be doing my list tomorrow. I was going to do it today but i fell asleep. We had sausages with jacket potatoes and beans today so we are a bag of sausages less in there.

Honeysucklelou2

What a brilliant challenge Xpender! I'm enjoying reading the recipes that are linked.

phizzimum

XSpender wrote: »

I have put the rest of a the £70 budget in a money bag in my purse so I dont forget it.

I haven't spent any of our budget today but used some of my dinner allowance to buy 2 packs of sandwich chicken for sandwiches next week.

XSpender, don’t you have chicken breasts in the freezer?

Something I’ve started doing is poaching chicken in water (either on hob or in microwave) for my daughters to use for lunches. To be honest, they prefer the pre cooked stuff in packets, but I think that’s because it’s full of sugar and additives. I’m not sure if it works out cheaper but I’m hoping it’s healthier for them. But as you have the chicken breasts already I thought it might help you out

You’re doing so well with your challenge, it’s really inspiring!

phizzimum

Just went back to look at your lists and realised my reply was bang in the middle, so I’ve deleted it to help keep things tidy.

XSpender

phizzimum wrote: »

XSpender, don’t you have chicken breasts in the freezer?

Something I’ve started doing is poaching chicken in water (either on hob or in microwave) for my daughters to use for lunches. To be honest, they prefer the pre cooked stuff in packets, but I think that’s because it’s full of sugar and additives. I’m not sure if it works out cheaper but I’m hoping it’s healthier for them. But as you have the chicken breasts already I thought it might help you out

You’re doing so well with your challenge, it’s really inspiring!

I do, I have 14. I was originally planning to use one for sandwiches but was concerned that I would leave my self short for dinners for the next 49 days. I am using 2 tonight and will need 4 for my Mum's visit.

hex2

Those carrot muffins look good katiehound

I was looking at your list xspender and I remembered ages ago on OS lots of people raving about these wheetabix brownies. I must try the Boy Who Doesn't Eat on them.

I'm braving myself for a rummage in the freezer, but I'm cold enough without doing that just yet.

charlies_tribe

I've done it! I have a freezer list. I've stuck it to the front of the fridge, just hoping everyone crosses things off as they use it (DH is terrible for a sausage sandwich when he comes in from work). I haven't braved the cupboards yet, although they are almost empty.
Not sure i'm brave enough to post it though, it's definitely going to be a week of junk food.