Thrift with flavour
Money-saving food fails when it tastes like punishment. Build around onions, beans, oats, eggs, frozen veg, and one proper bit of protein.
A week that works
- Big pot of chilli / dahl early in the week.
- Eggs and toast nights are allowed — call them intentional.
- One "chippy-style" homemade night so you don't cave midweek.
Owt for nowt pantry
Keep spices that punch above their weight: smoked paprika, cumin, chilli flakes, vinegar.