So, how's it going? Kept any New Year's Resolutions (mine was to drink more, as Christmas was a bit drear, I'm proud to say I've succeeded). And have your finances got over Christmas yet?
We've finally received January's pay packets, but it's barely made a dent. For some reason we have to pay our Road Tax, car insurance, MOT, building and contents insurance ALL in January. It's a killer!
And we've just moved house. We are skint. My main pre-occupation at the moment is scrolling through Pinterest, imagining how beautiful our house could be if we had a penny to our names.
The other thing I've been doing to keep myself occupied (apart from the washing, very occasional ironing, cooking, cleaning and working) is curating a blog hop for Mumsnet.
Oooh. Curating. I know. So fancy.
Basically, we've been asking fellow bloggers to share their great frugal recipes. The things they make time and again when they're waiting for payday. So, what's yours? Do let us know. Mine is broccoli pasta. Everytime I make it I think, is this really going to be that nice? It's almost too simple, too quick and too cheap. And every time we have it I remember that it's bloody lovely.
Have you got any like that? If so, just stick them on the linky HERE. Then in a couple of weeks I will write a big post for Mumsnet rounding them up, and they'll be publicised by them and us. So, go on, share your top cheap recipes and we'll all be eternally grateful.
xx
I'll be keeping an eye out for all these tasty, frugal recipes (and racking my brains for what I could add!)
ReplyDeleteDo! It closes in about a week and we don't have that many!
DeleteI have never worked out those blog hop things before. Loving your work, queen of blogging! x
ReplyDeleteYou did it Holly! Well done!
DeleteHello Ladies,
ReplyDeleteI love that broccoli pasta! Eat it once a week at the moment.
Thought this may be of interest - I have a section on my blog which I call 'Credit Munch' recipes - they are £1.25 and under a serving, so you can feed a family of 4 for a fiver - here's the link:
http://www.gourmetmum.tv/easy-recipes/category/credit-munch
A couple of my faves:
Spinach and chickpea burgers: http://www.gourmetmum.tv/easy-recipes/spinach-and-chickpea-veggie-burgers.html
Courgette and lemon pasta: http://www.gourmetmum.tv/easy-recipes/courgette-and-lemon-pasta.html
Chicken in cider (chicken legs): http://www.gourmetmum.tv/easy-recipes/chicken-in-cider.html
Italian bean stew: http://www.gourmetmum.tv/easy-recipes/italian-bean-stew.html
Hope this helps!
Filipa x
Amazing and brilliant! Thank you!
DeleteA very simple filling snack or dinner! My Nan used to cook this for us when we were feeling under the weather and I still cook it for myself and my kids!
ReplyDeleteSimply boil a pan of water, season with some salt & pepper then add dried spaghetti, when cooked drain some of the water to leave about an inch or so in the pan and add a good dollop of butter and a good tablespoon(or more.. depends on how meaty you like it) of Bovril. Remove from the heat and cover for a couple of minutes, this gives the pasta a chance to thicken and the bovril & butter will make a delicious gravy, stir, re-season and serve.