Anyone who’s tasked with feeding a family knows how hard it can be to create a varied roster of dinners while sticking to a weekly budget.
Thankfully, here to help is Ashleigh Mogford, whose second cookbook Cardiff Mum’s 5 Meals for £25 is filled with brilliant flavour-packed recipes designed for a £25 weekly food shop. To give you a taste of what you’ll find inside, we’ve selected a free five-meal recipe plan and shopping list, so you can prep for a whole week of delicious family- and budget-friendly weeknight dinners.
Ready to prepare for your week of meals? Click here to see the full shopping list with the ingredients you’ll need for all five recipes. You can also find more cooking inspiration with our pick of recipes from Ashleigh’s first cookbook, Cardiff Mum’s Thrifty Feasts.
5 meals for £25
Thai Basil Beef (Pad Kra Pao)
Beef mince is a great staple ingredient – and this delicious Thai-inspired dish is a great alternative to endless spag bol and chilli con carne.
One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Fried Rice
Perfect for when you want to minimise cooking time and washing up, this sweet, spicy, and savoury all-in-one rice recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish.
Peppercorn Chicken Meatballs with Garlic Mash
These golden chicken and thyme meatballs, topped with a creamy mushroom and peppercorn sauce, are perfect served on a bed of fluffy garlic-infused mash.
Tuscan Mushroom Gnocchi
Gnocchi is made crispy and golden in the air fryer (or frying pan), then tossed in a creamy sundried tomato sauce that’s packed with veg and flavour.
Chicken Parm Melts
Perfect for Friday night comfort food, this treat of a dinner combines all the elements of a classic chicken parm – crispy breaded chicken breast, rich tomato sauce, and a generous topping of melted cheese – all between a burger bun.
The full shopping list
