Recipes

Instead of wasting your bread and throwing it in the bin, use it to make your own breadcrumbs and save a bit of cash in the process. Bread crumbs are … [Read more...]

Chocolate Rice Crispy treats are very cheap and easy enough for children to make on their own. This simple, classic recipe can be made in no time at … [Read more...]

Although I've had a microwave pretty much all my adult life (and to be honest I can't remember a time as a child when I didn't have one) I've never used it for … [Read more...]

It’s been a while but today we make another Skint Dad fakeaway recipe with a budget lamb bhuna. For long-time readers you will know in the early days (around 16 … [Read more...]

Although the days are getting longer and Easter is on the horizon, it’s still cold, damp and grey. Every morning I wave Naomi off to work and Daniella off to … [Read more...]

Tomato pasta sauce is something that is make at least one a week in the Skint household. It's easy to make, as well as the base for a cheap frugal … [Read more...]

Last week, things just got a bit behind and, without realising, Skint Mum was in from work and bedtime was lurking. We didn't have long to get dinner cooked … [Read more...]

There is nothing nicer when the weather turns a little colder than a warm Cottage Pie in your tummy. It's filling, tasty is easy to make and doesn't cost the … [Read more...]

It only seems a few days ago that I was ironing creases out of new shirts, making sure the school bag was packed properly and saying goodbye to the back of … [Read more...]

This chicken curry is a really simple, no-frills recipe! You don't need to have loads of spices, create your own curry pastes or marinate anything at all. I … [Read more...]