cheap family recipes
feed a family of 4 for less than £200 a month
Your essential kit
We’re assuming you have access to the following equipment:
gas or electric cooker
fridge freezer
food processor
3 saucepans
large non-stick frying pan
1 large rectangular baking dish
1 litre Pyrex measuring jug
5.5-6.5 inch Pyrex pudding basin
1 sharp knife for cutting meat
1 bread knife
1 small knife
1 large casserole dish
large mixing bowl or use washing up bowl
1 can opener
2 x chopping boards (1 for raw meat)
4 x 2lb loaf tins
2 baking trays
wooden spoon
kitchen scales
box grater
fish slice/non stick spatula for flipping burgers
rolling pin or large bottle filled with water/wine bottle
freezer containers/margarine containers
metal sieve or colander
pair of kitchen scissors
set of measuring spoons
8″ square baking tin
cookie cutters
a 7 inch/20cm flan dish
Optional extras – ideal but not essential
liquidizer / blender / stick blender
soup ladle
2nd casserole dish
small whisk
potato masher
silicone baking sheet
vegetable peeler
Why Not Try....?
Vegan Tomato and Basil Soup
cheap family recipes feed a family of 4 for less than £200 a monthVegan Tomato & Basil SoupThis fresh and delicious tomato and basil soup is offered as an alternative option in the Celebration Week Planner, but can be enjoyed at any time, and as it uses tinned...
Creamy Parsnip Soup
cheap family recipes feed a family of 4 for less than £200 a monthCreamy Parsnip SoupCreamy parsnip soup, such a classic Christmas flavour, part of the Christmas week meal planner. Easy to make, warming and comforting What do I need to make this creamy parsnip soup ▢...
Tomato Relish
cheap family recipes feed a family of 4 for less than £200 a monthTomato RelishIf you are following the vegan monthly meal plan, this tangy homemade tomato relish is used as a condiment whenever you would like to use it. There is no particular use specified in the...
Take care of your family and your budget
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