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Feed a family for Â£50 a week

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We asked 4 of our favourite food bloggers to see if they could feed their family for 5 days on just £50. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, all meals had to come from the £50 budget we set.

They’ve told us exactly what they made and how they found cutting back when it comes to food. Read their food diaries to get inspiration for how to feed your family on a budget.

Lavender and Lovage’s £50 a week meal plan

Mummy Mishaps’ £50 a week meal plan

Utterly Scrummy’s £50 a week meal planner

Fishfingers for tea’s £50 a week meal planner

All £50 pound meal planners were made with items from Asda.

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Homemade chocolates and sweets

Got a sweet tooth? You don’t have to head to the shops to get your favourite sweetie or chocolates. Learn how to make your own traditional treats with our easy, fun recipes. These deliciously simple ideas will also make lovely food gifts for friends and family.

Whether it’s a special occasion or if you just fancy something sweet, we’ve got some quick and easy recipes for making your very own homemade goodies. From creamy vanilla fudge to rich chocolate peppermint slices, we’ve got plenty of nibbles to choose from.

If you’re looking for a gift on a small budget, making your own food gift is the perfect choice. These chocolate and sweet treats can be enjoyed all year round, from birthdays to Christmas. Treat your mum this Mother’s Day to a box of specially made Turkish delights or wish your best friend a Merry Christmas with some melt-in-the-mouth peppermint creams.

There’s no need to stress for gift ideas when you can make these tasty bites. From white chocolate truffles to candy floss, we’ve got plenty of sweet recipes for you to try. All you need to do is buy is a gift bag or box to wrap the chocs in and you’re ready to go.

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Fruity turkey stuffing

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Make this delicious stuffing to cook inside the Woman’s Weekly’s roast turkey plus serve some stuffing balls on the side.

Serves: 8-10
Skill level: Easy peasy
Costs: Mid-price

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This stuffing can be made the day before. If you prefer to cook it separately from the bird, pack the mixture into a baking dish and cook in the oven at Gas Mark 5 or 190°C for 20 mins, then cover with foil and cook for another 15 mins. Serve in slices.

Ingredients

30g (1oz) butter
1 large onion, peeled and finely diced
2 sticks celery, diced
1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and finely diced – use 500g/1lb for the stuffing and keep rest for a vegetable medley
1 cooking apple, peeled and finely diced
100g (3½oz) ready-to-eat prunes, chopped
100g (3½oz) pecan nuts, toasted and roughly chopped
2tbsp brandy or Marsala
125g (4oz) coarse, day-old breadcrumbs
4tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Melt the butter in a large frying pan, add the onion and cook for 3 mins. Add the celery and squash and cook, covered, for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until the squash is softened. Use a potato masher to crush the vegetables, but not too smoothly. Spoon the mixture into a large bowl.
Add the rest of the ingredients as you prepare them and mix well. Cool before using to stuff the turkey.
Use about 500g (1lb) of stuffing for the neck end of the turkey and shape the rest into 16 stuffing balls. Put on a baking sheet (with some sausages in bacon) to cook later.

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Nutritional information per portion

Calories 184(kcal)
Fat 10.0g

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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Today’s poll

What’s your budget to spend on food and drink for Christmas this year?

£151+ 27%
£101-£150 16%
£71-£100 12%
£51-£70 10%
£31-£50 9%
Less than £30 10%
I don’t know yet 5%
I’m not setting a budget 11%

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