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Kids tea recipe! Chicken nuggets, chips & peas, & obviously ketchup

Kids tea recipe!Chicken Nuggets, Chips & Peas Recipe - a classic and comforting kids' meal! Ingredients: Chicken nuggets (£1.10) 1/4 bag of frozen fries (62p) 1/6 bag of frozen peas (14p) Ketchup (not costed, but a must-have!) Total Cost: £1.86 Instructions: Cook the chicken nuggets according to package instructions until they are golden and crispy. Bake the frozen fries until they are deliciously golden and crispy. Steam the frozen peas until they are tender and ready to serve. Arrange the nuggets, chips, and peas on each plate. Don't forget to include a side of ketchup for dipping! This simple and budget-friendly kids' meal fed three for just 62p each. A great way to provide a satisfying and tasty dinner for the little ones! 👏🏼👏🏼 What Did Sheila Say?  Only thing i don’t like about je is that as soon as something is popular they hike the price. it’s just not fair! your kids look happy with what they are eating so that’s all that matters! 😊😊.

Recipe - Sausages with mushroom gravy, mushy peas / garden peas, & garlic roasties

Recipe - Sausages with Mushroom Gravy, Mushy Peas, and Garlic Roasties - a mouthwatering combination! Ingredients: 1/2 bag of frozen sausages (75p) 1/3 bag of potatoes (50p) 1/6 bag of frozen peas (13p) Mushy peas (32p) 1/4 tub of mushrooms (47p) Leftover gravy (previously costed as free) Total Cost: £2.17 Instructions: Roast the sausages in the oven until they are cooked through and golden brown. While the sausages are cooking, peel and chop the potatoes into roastie-sized pieces. Toss them in oil and minced garlic, then roast until crispy and golden. In a pan, sauté sliced mushrooms until they are tender. Reheat the leftover gravy in a saucepan. Boil the frozen peas until they are tender or heat up the mushy peas according to package instructions. Serve the sausages on a bed of garlic roasties, topped with mushroom gravy, and accompanied by a side of peas. The close-up of those amazing roasties says it all! This delectable and budget-friendly meal fed five for just 43p each. A feast

Recipe - Pan fried chicken with bearnaise sauce, veg & air fried tinned potatoes

Recipe - Pan-Fried Chicken with Bearnaise Sauce, Veg & Air-Fried Tinned Potatoes – Ashton did a great job! And, of course, Lily's Pepperoni Pasta is a perfectly acceptable summer holiday choice! 😄 Ingredients: 2 chicken fillets (£2.60) 2 bags of veg (free from Olio) 2 tins of potatoes (78p) Bearnaise sauce sachet (reduced, 40p ish) Milk Pepperoni pasta ready meal (free from Olio) Total Cost: £3.78 Instructions: Pan-fry the chicken fillets until they are golden brown and cooked through. Prepare the Bearnaise sauce by following the instructions on the sachet, using milk to achieve the desired consistency. Air-fry the tinned potatoes until they are crispy. (Note: Be cautious of potential "exploders"!) Cook the mixed vegetables to your liking. Assemble the pan-fried chicken on the plate, top with Bearnaise sauce, and serve with a side of air-fried tinned potatoes and mixed vegetables. For Lily's Pepperoni Pasta: Prepare the pepperoni pasta ready meal according to pac

Recipe - Chicken & veg stir fry with chilli & coriander noodles, & singapore noodles

Recipe - Chicken & Veg Stir Fry with Chilli & Coriander Noodles, Plus Singapore Noodles - a delightful fusion of flavors! And, of course, Wedding Cake for dessert, what a treat! Ingredients: 1/2 pack frozen chicken fillets (£1.99) Onion (6p) Pepper (60p) Shiitake mushrooms (free from Olio) Soy sauce, garlic, ginger, cornstarch (25p ish) Chilli & coriander noodles (reduced, £1.08) Singapore noodles (reduced, 95p) Total Cost: £4.93 Instructions: For Chicken & Veg Stir Fry: Thaw and slice the frozen chicken fillets. Stir-fry the chicken in a wok until it's cooked through. Add sliced onion, pepper, and shiitake mushrooms to the wok. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch to create a flavorful sauce. Pour this over the stir fry and toss until everything is coated and the sauce thickens. For Chilli & Coriander Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Mix in chilli and coriander seasoning for an extra kick. For Singap

Recipe - beef bourguignon, sweet potato mash, broccoli & Yorkshire puds

Recipe!! Beef Bourguignon Extravaganza with Cheese & Bean Pies, Sweet Potato Mash, Broccoli, Yorkshire Puds, and a Cheese Wrap for Lily! Ingredients: Leftover beef bourguignon (free, as costed previously) Broccoli (72p) Onion (6p) 2 sweet potatoes & 2 normal potatoes (70p ish) 1/2 tin baked beans (14p) 1/6 block of cheese (46p) Flour & butter for pastry (30p ish) Leftover Yorkshire puddings (free, as costed previously) Total Cost: £2.38 Instructions: For Beef Bourguignon: Reheat the leftover beef bourguignon until it's piping hot. For Sweet Potato Mash: Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and normal potatoes. Boil until tender, then mash with a bit of butter until smooth. For Cheese & Bean Pies: Roll out the pastry (made with flour and butter) and line individual pie dishes. Mix baked beans with grated cheese and fill the pie dishes. Cover with another layer of pastry and bake until golden. For Broccoli and Onion: Steam or boil the broccoli until it's cooked to you

Recipe - pickled onion Space raider potato shapes, Sausage & baked beans

Recipe - Pickled Onion Space Raider Potato Shapes, Sausage & Baked Beans Extravaganza, with a Cheesy Sweet Potato Mash Twist! Ingredients: 1/2 pack frozen sausages (84p) 2 sweet potatoes & 2 normal potatoes (70p ish) Handful of grated cheese (33p ish) 2 tins baked beans (54p) 1/2 bag pickled onion Space Raider potato shapes (reduced, 25p) Carrot & cucumber sticks (12p ish) Total Cost: £2.78 Instructions: For Sausage & Cheesy Sweet Potato Mash: Cook the sausages until they are golden and cooked through. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and normal potatoes. Boil until tender, then mash with a handful of grated cheese until smooth and cheesy. For Baked Beans: Heat the baked beans in a saucepan until they're hot and ready to serve. For Pickled Onion Space Raider Potato Shapes: Cook the pickled onion Space Raider potato shapes according to package instructions. For Lily's Carrot & Cucumber Sticks: Simply prepare carrot and cucumber sticks for a fresh and crunchy

Recipe - Roast pork dinner with crispy crapeling, brussels, swede, carrot

Recipe - Roast Pork Dinner Extravaganza with Crispy Crapeling (Lily's Words), Brussels, Swede, Carrot & Onion, Sweet Potato Mash, Roasties, Stuffing & Yorkshire Puddings, Followed by Vimto Cheesecake, Watermelon & Squirty Cream! 🍖🍰🍉 Ingredients: Pork joint (£6.03) 1/4 bag of carrots (11p) Onion (6p) Brussels (95p) Sweet potato & normal potato (70p) Swede (59p) Roast potatoes (free from Olio) Flour, egg & milk for batter mix Stuffing (49p) Gravy granules (16p) Vimto cheesecake (£0.50 from the Company shop) Watermelon Squirty cream Total Cost: £9.09 Instructions: For Roast Pork Dinner: Roast the pork joint until it's perfectly cooked with a crispy crapeling. Roast the potatoes until they're golden and crunchy. Boil or steam the carrots, swede, and Brussels until tender. Mash the sweet potato and normal potato together. Prepare the stuffing according to package instructions. Make a batter mix with flour, egg, and milk for the Yorkshire puddings. Whip up

Recipe -pork & leek pie with mash, broccoli & cauli, Leftover pork free

Recipe - Pork & Leek Pie Delight with Mash, Broccoli & Cauli, and Kid-Friendly Ramen Bowls! Ingredients: Leftover pork (free, as costed previously) Butter & flour for pastry (30p ish, including a bag of flour for 5p from 'best before it's gone') 5 blocks of frozen spinach (22p ish) Leftover mash (free, as costed previously) 1/2 bag of frozen broccoli & cauliflower (45p) Gravy granules (15p) Total Cost: £1.12 Instructions: For Pork & Leek Pie: Shred or chop the leftover pork. Make a simple butter and flour pastry, roll it out, and use it to line a pie dish. Mix the shredded pork with leeks and frozen spinach blocks. Fill the pie dish with the pork mixture. Cover the pie with another layer of pastry and bake until golden and delicious. For Mash, Broccoli & Cauli: Reheat the leftover mash. Boil or steam the frozen broccoli and cauliflower until tender. Serve the mash and vegetables alongside the pie. For Kid-Friendly Ramen Bowls: Prepare ramen noodles a

Recipe - Roast chicken, bacon potato salad, salsa, chillies & various sides

Recipe - Roast Chicken Extravaganza with Bacon Potato Salad, Salsa, and Various Sides - a delightful spread! And sometimes, finding out what you don't like (like baba ganoush) is part of the culinary journey! 😄 Ingredients: Whole chicken (£4.25) 1/2 bag of shallots (free from Olio) 1/2 pack of bacon (72p) 2 bags of baby potatoes (on offer, £1.38) 4 eggs (46p) Sour cream & mayo (30p ish) Chillies (33p) Tomatoes, jalapenos, red onion, herbs & spices (85p ish) Total Cost: £8.29 Instructions: For Roast Chicken: Roast the whole chicken until it's golden and cooked through. Serve with roasted shallots for extra flavor. For Bacon Potato Salad: Boil the baby potatoes until they are tender. Let them cool. Fry bacon until crispy and crumble it. Hard boil the eggs, peel, and chop. Mix together the potatoes, bacon, and eggs. Combine with sour cream, mayo, and seasonings. For Salsa: Chop tomatoes, jalapenos, and red onion. Mix in herbs and spices to create a flavorful salsa. Serve

Recipe - Beiiiiige dinner for us tonight, 1.5 boxes fish fingers £1.20

Recipe - Beige Dinner Delight! Fish Fingers, Beans/Spaghetti Hoops, and Chips/Potato Salad – a classic and comforting meal! And congratulations on the first Iris coming through; gardening is an adventure, and each bloom is a triumph! 🌷🌱 Ingredients: 1.5 boxes of fish fingers (£1.20) 1/3 bag of potato pops (33p) 1/3 bag of ridges (55p) Tin of baked beans (28p) Tin of spaghetti hoops (19p) Leftover potato salad (free, as costed previously) Total Cost: £2.55 Instructions: Cook the fish fingers according to package instructions until they're golden and crispy. Bake or fry the potato pops and ridges until they're deliciously crunchy. Heat the baked beans and spaghetti hoops in separate pots on the stove. Reheat the leftover potato salad. Serve the fish fingers, chips, beans or spaghetti hoops, and a side of leftover potato salad for a satisfying and easy-to-prep dinner. This simple and budget-friendly meal fed four for just 51p each. Sometimes, the most straightforward dinners are

Little BBQ today! Burgers £3.50, 2 packs jumbo sausages reduced £1.25

BBQ Extravaganza with Jumbo Sausages, Burgers, Chicken Wings, and More! Those buns might have been a bit surprised, but it sounds like a delicious feast enjoyed alongside some water table fun! 🌭🍔💦 Ingredients : Burgers (£3.50) 2 packs of jumbo sausages (reduced, £1.25) Chicken wings (reduced, £1.68) Hotdog buns (£1.70) Cobs (free from Olio) Coleslaw (£0.99) Potato salad (£0.89) Chillies, cheese & sauces (£0.80 ish) Total Cost: £12.06 Instructions: Grill the burgers, jumbo sausages, and chicken wings on the BBQ until they're cooked to perfection. Warm the hotdog buns on the grill. Serve with a variety of cobs for a customizable BBQ experience. Enjoy with sides like coleslaw and potato salad. Add some kick with chillies, cheese, and sauces. This fantastic BBQ feast fed five for just £2.41 each. A delightful way to enjoy good weather, good food, and good company! 🍖🔥🍴 🙂 

Chicken low mein recipe, 2 chicken fillets, This was really lovely

Recipe - Chicken Lo Mein Delight – a tasty and colorful treat loved by everyone, especially Arlo with that 10/10 rating! 😋🌈 Ingredients: 2 chicken fillets (£2.50) Mixed veg pack (£2) 1/2 tub of mushrooms (47p) Red pepper (60p) Garlic & ginger (10p ish) Couple of spring onions (on offer, 10p) Soy sauce, sesame oil, cornflower, oyster sauce (40p ish) Total Cost: £6.17 Instructions: Slice the chicken fillets into strips. Stir-fry the chicken in a pan until cooked through. Add the mixed vegetables, sliced mushrooms, diced red pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Continue stir-frying until the vegetables are tender. Mix in chopped spring onions. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornflower, and oyster sauce to create a flavorful sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss until everything is well coated. Serve the Chicken Lo Mein over noodles or rice. This delicious and budget-friendly meal fed four for just £1.54 each. A perfec

Messy Tuesday roast recipe! Roast chicken, broccoli, carrots, honey roast parsnips

Messy Tuesday roast recipe! 😍😍. Messy Tuesday Roast Extravaganza! Roast Chicken, Broccoli, Carrots (& an Onion!!), Mash, Honey Roast Parsnips, and Yorkshire Puddings, all Drenched in Onion Gravy – an absolute feast! 😍🍗🥦 Ingredients: Chicken (£3.66) Broccoli (free from Olio) 1/4 bag of carrots (11p) Swede (65p) Parsnips (free from Olio) 3 onions (18p) 1/3 bag of potatoes (on offer, 36p) Eggs, milk & flour for Yorkshire puddings (50p ish) Gravy granules (16p) Total Cost: £5.62 Instructions: Roast the chicken until golden and cooked through. Steam or boil the broccoli until it's just tender. Roast the honey-glazed parsnips until caramelized and delicious. Peel and chop carrots, swede, and onions. Roast until they're tender and golden. Boil or steam the potatoes and mash them with butter and seasoning. Prepare Yorkshire puddings using eggs, milk, and flour. Make a rich onion gravy using gravy granules. Serve this messy roast with all the trimmings and enjoy the flavors

Recipe - Sausage, mash, veg & Yorkshire puds, kids had bread & butter

Recipe - Sausage, Mash, Veg & Yorkshire Puds Feast, with a Side of Banana Creativity! 🍌🍲 Ingredients: 12 frozen sausages (95p) Mash (free from Olio) 1/8 bag of frozen peas (11p) Mixed veg (free from Olio) Mushy peas (32p) Leftover Yorkshire puddings (free, as costed previously) Gravy granules (16p) Total Cost: £1.54 Instructions: Cook the frozen sausages until they're golden and cooked through. Reheat the mashed potatoes. Steam or boil a mix of frozen peas and mixed vegetables until they're tender. Warm up the leftover Yorkshire puddings. Prepare mushy peas using dried peas or a tin if available. Make a rich gravy using gravy granules. Serve this classic and comforting sausage dinner with all the trimmings. For Banana Creativity: Banana Pancakes: Mash bananas into a pancake batter and cook. Banana Smoothies: Blend bananas with yogurt and other fruits. Banana Muffins: Bake banana muffins for a snack or breakfast. Frozen Banana Bites: Dip banana slices in chocolate and free

Spaghetti & meatballs recipe with garlic bread & looooads of cheese

Spaghetti & meatballs recipe 😀. Spaghetti & Meatballs Extravaganza with Garlic Bread and Loads of Cheese! 🍝🧀 Ingredients: 2 packs of meatballs (free from Olio) Slice of bread, herbs, & an onion (15p ish) 2/3 pack of spaghetti (18p) Bolognese sauce (89p) 1/6 block of cheese (44p) Garlic bread (37p) Total Cost: £2.03 Instructions: Preheat the oven and cook the meatballs according to package instructions. Make a flavorful meatball mix by combining a slice of bread, herbs, and an onion in a food processor. Add the additional mix to the defrosted meatballs and roll into slightly smaller balls. Boil the spaghetti until al dente. Heat the bolognese sauce. Grate the cheese for topping. Warm up the garlic bread. Serve the meatballs and spaghetti with a generous dollop of bolognese sauce, topped with grated cheese. Enjoy with a side of garlic bread for a delicious and comforting dinner! This hearty and cheesy meal fed five for just 40p each. A delightful twist on a classic dish!