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Recipes

Skint Dad knows every penny counts.

Cheap eats and fakeaways the whole family will love!

Espresso Microwave Mug Cake Recipe

by Ricky Willis · updated 11 February 2021

This is a simple and quick recipe for an espresso microwave mug cake which you can be eating it in less than five minutes, with half the washing up of a normal oven-baked cake.

This is a simple and quick recipe for an espresso microwave mug cake which you can be eating it in less than five minutes, with half the washing up of a normal … [Read more...]

How to Make Breadcrumbs

by Naomi Willis · updated 22 April 2019

Instead of wasting your bread and throwing it in the bin, use it to make your own breadcrumbs instead and save a bit of cash in the process.

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...]

Easy Recipe: Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats – 4p each

by Naomi Willis · updated 8 November 2018

Easy Recipe: Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats - 4p each

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...]

Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

by Naomi Willis · updated 19 January 2024

Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake

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 we didn't have one); I've never used it for more … [Read more...]

Lamb Bhuna Skint Dad Fakeaway Recipe

by Ricky Willis · updated 12 October 2021

Lamb Bhuna Fakeaway Recipe

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...]

Skint Dad’s Budget Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

by Ricky Willis · updated 12 April 2019

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...]

Skint Dad’s Tomato Pasta Sauce

by Ricky Willis · updated 12 April 2019

Skint Dad Tomato Pasta Sauce

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...]

Budget Recipe: Stir Fry

by Ricky Willis · updated 22 April 2019

Budget Recipe Stir Fry

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...]

Budget Recipe: Cottage Pie

by Ricky Willis · updated 22 April 2019

Skint Dad's Cottage Pie

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...]

Honey and Oat Bar Recipe

by Ricky Willis · updated 5 April 2015

Easy to make Honey and Oat Bars that costs just 62p for all 8 - perfect for lunch boxes or as a tasty snack

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...]

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