Eggs are an excellent source of protein and Vitamin D. In this recipe they are used with leftover boiled potatoes for a nutritious family meal on a budget. This meal costs about €3.20. This is only 80c per portion!
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Fish and leek bake recipe
Here is the second in our series of budget family recipes. It is recommended that we eat fish at least twice a week. However, fish can be expensive, especially on a tight family budget. This recipe uses off-cuts of fish from Fred’s Fish at the Farmers’ Market in Cavan town. This is an inexpensive way…
Buying seasonal veg looks after your pocket and local business
At a glance, supporting local businesses and buying seasonal vegetables don’t seem to go hand in hand – but they do. Yasmin Maassarani finds out more… The convenience of supermarkets and the plentiful supply of fruit and vegetables all year round means that many of us no longer know what is in season. Early this year…
Reducing food waste could save you money
The Bordbia Stopfood Waste campaign has claimed that the average household could save between €700 and €1,000 per year if they reduced their food waste. At the start of the European Week of Waste Reduction Yasmin Maassarani takes a look at the staggering statistics. We’ve all done it haven’t we? Thrown out good food that…
Cottage pie and mince meat and veg pie recipe
It can be difficult to make healthy, family meals on a budget. So Contemporary Living has put together four different menu ideas that use seasonal ingredients to give you a helping hand. Here is the first in the series. It is actually two recipes in one. It shows you how you can use 1lb (450g)…
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