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Welcome to my world of budget-gourmet culinary delights! Join me on a journey to explore a collection of recipes that celebrate creativity and flavor without straining your wallet. Together, we’ll discover how to create delicious meals on a shoestring budget, using humble cans, pantry staples, and cleverly repurposing leftovers. I’ve crafted each recipe with love and care, ensuring you can savor incredible flavors even with limited means. Let’s embrace the joy of resourceful cooking and relish every bite. Get ready to cook up a storm as we embark on this warm and friendly adventure!

Close up of spicy Tex-Mex baked beans in a glass baking tray

The best spicy Tex-Mex baked beans 🇺🇸

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Red kidney beans baked with bacon, peppers, onions, and spices for bold, smoky, and spicy Tex-Mex flavours. Recipe Intro Baked beans are enjoyed across the globe, particularly in English-speaking countries, where they are often prepared for a hearty breakfast or a quick lunch option. They complement a variety of dishes, …

roast turkey leftovers japanese curry in a bowl

Turkey Roast Leftovers Curry – Japanese style 🇯🇵

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Recipe Intro So, what to do with those turkey roast leftovers post-Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other celebration? I always find a way to put them to use; nothing goes to waste, whether it’s a tiny bit of meat left or a generous portion. Let’s travel to far East. Here is …

Swede and beans winter soup 🇭🇷

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Croatian Minestra: Winter Soup with Homemade Pickled Swede, Beans, Smoked Sausages, and Spaghetti. Recipe Story This hearty winter soup is a twist on the classic Croatian Jota thick soup, where pickled cabbage or sauerkraut is the main ingredient. Throughout the country, there are many variations of this soup. These adaptations …

Pickled turnip in a jar - learn how to pickle turnip

How to pickle turnip or swede Croatian style 🇭🇷

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During the winter months, pickled turnips make for a perfect alternative to pickled cabbage or sauerkraut. They boast a low-calorie count and pack a nutritional punch, offering a tasty and health-conscious choice for the winter months. Here is a simple – how-to pickle turnip or swede – guide. Recipe story …

Simple and tasty Croatian leek and potato side dish, served with salmon

Creamy Croatian leek and potato side dish you will love! 🇭🇷

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Recipe Intro Introducing a classic Croatian side dish: creamy leek and potatoes sautéed in white wine with a hint of Parmesan. It’s super easy and quick to prepare! Leek and potato are a classic pairing enjoyed across Europe, with each region adding its own unique spin. These ingredients feature in …

Simple Fried Potatoes with Eggs

Fried Potatoes and Eggs – a quick lunch

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Golden, crispy potatoes fried in lard together with onions and creamy eggs. Recipe Story Fried potatoes with eggs is a classic Balkan dish that transcends borders, cherished in all the former Yugoslavian countries. Originally born as a humble peasant dish, it sustained hardworking families who spent long hours in the …

A bowl of vegetarian Mediterranean pasta spaghetti with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, capers, and feta cheese

Vegetarian Mediterranean Pasta Spaghetti

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Here is a quick and easy Mediterranean-style vegetarian pasta spaghetti. Pasta is bursting with the vibrant flavours of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, capers, creamy feta cheese, and a handful of fresh aromatic herbs. Recipe Story As I stood in my kitchen, surveying the ingredients I had on hand, I found …

kale and potato side dish in a red bowl

Kale Potato Side Dish

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Ah, the humble potato, I find myself wanting to incorporate it into every culinary creation, from hearty soups to luxurious mains and even the sweetest cakes. As a side dish, potatoes have always been a trusty companion to many of my family’s favourite meals. But let’s face it, they can …

Egg Vegetable and Ham Lunch Bake

Egg Veg Lunch Bake

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Ham, Vegetables and Egg quiche-style ramekin bake: quick lunch perfection Indulge in the culinary finesse of these Egg Veg Lunch Bake in ramekins, suitable for discerning palates of all ages. These individual servings add a touch of culinary elegance to your breakfast or brunch table. Inside each ramekin, there is …

Mini pizza bites

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I’ve made various pizzas countless times throughout my life, experimenting with different toppings and perfecting the art of creating the ultimate pizza. However, as much as I love a classic 10 or 12-inch pizza, there are moments when a smaller, guilt-free option is simply perfect. Most of the time when …

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