5 Budget Meal Ideas and Recipes for a Single Person | Cooking for One

[@dylanbrownie]

I've just paid off the last bit of debt that I had lingering away, that I have been paying off for best part of 3 years. This month's wages, after paying my rent and bills, there's so much left over now I don't have to pay off my credit card, Klarna, etc. I managed to put £400 straight in my savings this month. I've also set myself a challenge for May, to only spend £15 on food and £10 on non-food per week. I'm feeling positive about it, but we'll see.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Amazing Dylan! So proud of you xx

[@barbarahughes6009]

You haven’t realised yet how absolutely brilliantly you are doing.The food will actually outlast the week,your reading and planning for financial growth are both growing.You should congratulate yourself on a pretty impressive start.Keep going,that’s all it takes.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh thank you Barbara I am totally trying xx now got to sort the work budget/finances but sitting down to do that with my colleague Friday! X

[@juliewolvey6209]

I've just totalled up my spare change jar...just under £50! I'm now making the ladies in my local shop laugh by buying something small from my shopping list each day and counting out my coppers on the counter. Every penny counts 😂

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Wow Julie that’s fab! What goodies have you been getting from your local shop? X

[@lauradelaney5457]

I have absolutely no idea how I came across your channel 2/3 weeks ago but I have to say, you make me laugh out loud so much 😂😂 your turn of phrase is very entertaining and down to earth. Love how you’re “normal” trying to save a few bob like the rest of us!!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I’m so glad! Your comment made me smile xx

[@LeaKhn]

Hats off to you on the keto path… I’d be dying for a potato at that point! Black Forest gateau could smooth the way though! Well done on the cash monies! A change tray is a great idea

[@gailgulliver8970]

Well done Rechenda that is great news about a break from routine and something to look forward to I'm sure it will be nice and sunny x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hi Gail yes I hope so it will be lovely to go! S

[@Amanda-pv9kz]

How exciting about your Milan trip. Hopefully you will get to do a little sightseeing. I agree about house/ pet sitting. Paid people for years until I could rope my adult children into the job. Now we do their pet sitting! Excellent work on getting your financial house in order!!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes! Now just need to do it at work. Financial tidying! X

[@christinenightingale2528]

I agree about Jack. I never put my cats in the cattery. ❤ I've been doing cash envelopes for years now. It really helps. I couldn't do without them now 😊 x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Love the sound of cash envelopes Christine xx

[@arraybabe8514]

You are my new fave youtuber! Love your vibe!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you! X

[@georginaengland8052]

discovered your vids this week. Love them! xx

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yay! Thank you! Welcome x

[@clairescooking1173]

Really inspiring ! Milan sounds brill. X

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thanks Claire! I’m so excited xx

[@kirstimcqueen1959]

Go you!! You are really getting into it. Great to see the momentum build ❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I’m starting to really sort it out! Exciting x

[@nilecrocodileRobyn]

You are amazing 😊, so inspiring. I've started to freeze unused vegetables. Jack is adorable ❤

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hey Robyn! Thanks so much Jack says hi x

[@GinaBertolo]

You ARE DOING IT and making changes! Congratulations! I always enjoy seeing Jack. You channel is very inspiring. Do keep it going. Thank you.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yay Gina, we got this! 💪💪💪🐈‍⬛ xx

[@olearymiriam]

Another way of making the lasagne bites you could use sweet potatoes instead of lasagne there very good.. You can also use sweet potato as a base for pizzas. I say I'm when I'm shopping now do I need it or do I want it. The spare change idea is always great because it's a good surprise. Look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Great idea!! Xx

[@itcanbedonedollars3693]

❤❤❤ Love the cauliflower bake with the greens below as a base. It has given me an idea of adding some must use up spinach. Nommy quishe. OMG those lasagna bites would be perfect to make for my sister

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Do it! X she would love them x

[@katielee9354]

Great video.l think yr quiche base would work for a sweet pastry. l make quiche every weekend with diff free fillings from garden.The base is 4 oz gf flour with 1oz oats, l small egg yolk( egg white added to filling ) & 2oz fat. Its our family favorite.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yummy. Xx

[@bethel1019]

Black Forest Gateau is my favourite too. It may be out of fashion but it's still delicious.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

It’s the best x

[@BixieASMR]

I'm saving for a £1,000 emergency fund at the same time as bringing down my debt - for me I pay off minimum on all but one credit card (so they are coming down a little bit) then any extra money I get in the month from anything that isn't my main wage I use 10% to pay extra off debt and another 10% towards emergency fund...I also put anything left at the end of the month towards debt too...I'm being pretty frugal so even though I'm on a tiny wage I'm still managing to end the month with something left over to put towards debt

[@BixieASMR]

Oh and btw I'm 45 ... don't worry about the age thing!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hey Bixie wow well done on the plan of attack we totally got this 💪💪💪❤️❤️ xx

[@carlalappin7170]

Hi .. enjoyed as usual..💞

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Carla! 🤗

[@101-ss1]

Shame your almond flour quiche base didn't work, maybe almond flour would work better for a cheesecake base instead. Loved your chocolate forest pudding, will try that out myself. 🤩

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Yes it was a bit of fail next time I’m going to try to use ham as the actual base! X

[@jowilson5168]

Quiche made with cooked ham layered in place of pastry can be really nice

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Omg what a FAB idea will definitely try!! X

[@paulamccarthy8197]

Great recipes, cute cat pic

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

He sooo cute and he knows it x

[@daniellehart487]

Milan sounds fun - enjoy! I recommend Dave Ramsey’s book - Total Money Management! Jack was sweet holding your leg. How is his girlfriend?

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oooh I shall look it up thank you Danielle x

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

The girlfriend has been loitering in the back garden a few times, soooo cute xx

[@rosemarie-karma]

Oh no, I could have babysat Jack. I'm insured, DBS checked and everything. My penny pots update is...today I changed up £28. Pleased, and now have cash stuffed it into the electric envelope in preparation for crazy winter bill

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

That is really good on your change pot! Do you live anywhere near Norwich h? lol 😂

[@rosemarie-karma]

@@TheBudgetFoodie Colchester, I would have treated it as a mini break 😬

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

@@rosemarie-karma Colchester! I used to live in wivenhoe! X

[@rosemarie-karma]

@@TheBudgetFoodie Up the road. Only the university would separate us. Miss Marple actress used to live there. We still have the lovely Martin Newell

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Wow amazing!! I shall keep you posted re Jack and mini break if my person lets me down x

[@paulamartin6049]

Cauliflower and bacon bake looks right up my street and the girls would also enjoy it for sure so that woyld be a win win . Intrigued to try the mini lasagne bits for penni and me as the girls are all at home due to ih invisible husbands injury . If i can pre make stuff for lunches then they just have to reheat and stops them grabbing take away snacks and sandwiches and meals made from the local deli . Px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

The cauliflower bake is my new go-to! X

[@CharleyB60]

Cute kitchen.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Thank you Charley! I rent but I’ve tried to put my own stamp on it with decor and the landlord let me paint the cupboards x

[@LazieJane]

What’s the device you use on your courgettes? I’m going to grow some this year . I stopped eating them after a glut when I had my allotment but I’m ready to eat them again. I used to use a spiralizer but that’s too big for my little flat.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Hey lady bug here is the little device: www.josephjoseph.com/products/spiro-hand-held-spiralizer-green?variant=36470417489992&countryswitcher=no&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI68mZ96rthQMVM5ZQBh0NTwBLEAQYAiABEgJ0MvD_BwE

[@paulamartin6049]

How exciting a colla with claire cant wait for sunday also if you can factor on a trip to milan and mr jack manages withput you i will get you over to northern ireland to hang out with the cows sooner rather than later px

[@paulamartin6049]

Obviously i meant a collab i honestly can spell lol px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Haha yes indeed will come x

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie good otherwise i should be very offended i can guarantee you will have lots of adventures . Dresscode wellies and overalls not quite as stylish as milan 🤔🙂 i bet you r excited and mr jack will be fine for a few days anyhow now hes got his girlfriend to occupy him haha. I got positive feedback from the hospital today so if i continue to improve i should be able to entertain you sooner rather than later px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Whohoo! Yea a collab coming although I think wen is doing Saturday x

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie i thought claire posted sunday but hey ho saturday is even better 1 less day to wait !!! As per usual eating late again after sorting the girlies first going to watch your latest food shop just to make sure u r sticking to the budget ha ha px

[@susanmueller1411]

Lovely clothes in Milan😮

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I shall be good! No purchases! X

[@paulamartin6049]

@@TheBudgetFoodie you better keep your eyes clothes then ha ha px

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

I will look away!

[@sihnpax6220]

yo really cool video but its hard to understand you. Might try a few of these recipes though, they use a low of stuff I buy on my grocery trips.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Aww sorry about that xx

[@deana6633]

Someone once told me think about how many hours you have to work to earn the thing you’re buying.

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Oh wow love that I will try to do that going forward x

[@archie2archie]

So the firm you are working for is giving you less money for more work. You are doing more work for less money. I wonder who got the best deal!

[@TheBudgetFoodie]

Sometimes you gotta do things for life experience not just the dollar x

[@janetsandham7058]

Exactly When I finished work I got bored and missed it I did vaulentry For no pay But .loved it And at the end of it They gave me some money I didn't expect ​@@TheBudgetFoodie