The Penny Pinching Pantry

The Penny Pinching Pantry Sharing all my tips and tricks to keep the food budget down, whilst staying super tasty.

Beef Brisket and Vegetable Stew using homemade Chicken Stock for last night and tonight’s dinner. I had Osteo last nigh...
03/01/2025

Beef Brisket and Vegetable Stew using homemade Chicken Stock for last night and tonight’s dinner.

I had Osteo last night and was able to have this cooking while I went there.

Back to sharing my Meal Plans in 2025
01/01/2025

Back to sharing my Meal Plans in 2025

New Years Parent Style. We had a beautiful day with our friends and their girls. Lots of laughs, a couple of drinks and ...
01/01/2025

New Years Parent Style.

We had a beautiful day with our friends and their girls. Lots of laughs, a couple of drinks and asleep well before midnight hahaha.

Can’t beat a bbq on a beautiful day like yesterday was

2025 is going to be a big year for this Mumma and this page. I’m really excited for it too

Happy New Year 🥳

Leftover Chicken Patties I despise wasting or throwing away food that doesn’t get eaten and missed in the fridge. So ton...
29/12/2024

Leftover Chicken Patties

I despise wasting or throwing away food that doesn’t get eaten and missed in the fridge. So tonight I used the leftover chicken from last nights roast and made my version of a crumbed patty. Similar to tuna or salmon cakes.

We paired them with some Salad Macaroni and Cheese, because according to my 7 year old, we’ve eaten enough green things this week 😂

I had two full chicken breast and added
1 potato, grated
1 onion finely diced and sautéed
1/2 capsicum, finely diced and sautéed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp mixed herbs - rosemary, thyme and parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup sourdough discard
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 tbsp mayonnaise

Everything went into the kitchenaid to mix together, saving half the onion and capsicum which was used in the Mac and Cheese.

I got 14 patties out of it. So lunch tomorrow is sorted now too. 🎊🎊

One Pan Roast Chicken and Veggies with Pan Juice Gravy 🍗🍽️🥗I love a roast, on any day, but I love it even more on our sa...
28/12/2024

One Pan Roast Chicken and Veggies with Pan Juice Gravy 🍗🍽️🥗

I love a roast, on any day, but I love it even more on our sabbath.

I generally take a little extra time planning our meals for a Saturday night, but with my hands not being able to really do much, and needing to rely on the family to chop the veggies, I asked everyone what we should have and they picked a roast.

We used our special plates, like we do every week, and the kids helped dad set the table and serve.

It’s been an adjustment for me but I must say, I’ve loved watching the rest of them work so well together

Chicken Thighs with Veggie Rice An easy throw it altogether dish for dinner last night. Paired with these delicious sour...
27/12/2024

Chicken Thighs with Veggie Rice

An easy throw it altogether dish for dinner last night. Paired with these delicious sourdough cheddar biscuits my son made all by himself.

I seasoned the chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and browned them off in butter, before sauteing the veggies a little then pressure cooking everything in Irene, my Instant Pot, for 12 minutes.

The kids had the leftovers for lunch today with some whisked egg adding while reheating.

Meal Prep done. I’m determined to get my health on track. Lunch is my biggest issue. I keep either not eating or having ...
31/10/2024

Meal Prep done. I’m determined to get my health on track. Lunch is my biggest issue. I keep either not eating or having takeaway while I’m working.

So I’ve prepped smoothies for breakfast, these 20 meals and a healthy snickers slice for snack. Dinner will be as normal.

I made
Tuna Patties
Spicy Salmon
Beef Koftas
Chicken Tikka Masala
Egg Roll in a Bowl

We had enough leftovers for lunch today and egg roll in a bowl for dinner tonight 👍🏻

Now to smash some food and get ready for work

Chicken Pesto Lasagna using homemade Sourdough Pasta and Salad. I don’t know why I didn’t start making this years ago. I...
29/10/2024

Chicken Pesto Lasagna using homemade Sourdough Pasta and Salad.

I don’t know why I didn’t start making this years ago. It was absolutely delicious.

Steak Fajita Bowls I had lots of leftover veggies in the fridge and I’m trying to find way to use them up. ...
27/10/2024

Steak Fajita Bowls

I had lots of leftover veggies in the fridge and I’m trying to find way to use them up.

Thai Chicken Curry in Cashew Based Sauce with Rice cooked in homemade Chicken Stock for last nights dinner. It was defin...
27/10/2024

Thai Chicken Curry in Cashew Based Sauce with Rice cooked in homemade Chicken Stock for last nights dinner.

It was definitely a winner. Both kids went back for more

Chicken Gyros Bowls with Couscous, Salad and Yoghurt DressingWe are definitely in survival mode right now. The kids are ...
21/10/2024

Chicken Gyros Bowls with Couscous, Salad and Yoghurt Dressing

We are definitely in survival mode right now. The kids are still really unwell. I’m so grateful that I took the time to prep some things late last week. Breakfast is easy with heating up the Zucchini Slice. Half the time, they’re just having bone broth for lunch, so I’m really only needing to get dinner sorted. And this did not disappoint!!!

We’re all exhausted and over it.

Bring on the warmer months

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Chicken in a Creamy Cheese Sauce. Not really suited to this weather but delicious nonetheless. ...
17/10/2024

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Chicken in a Creamy Cheese Sauce.

Not really suited to this weather but delicious nonetheless.

After baking the pumpkins yesterday, making the vitamin gummies and the breakfast sausage patties, I headed to work and ...
16/10/2024

After baking the pumpkins yesterday, making the vitamin gummies and the breakfast sausage patties, I headed to work and got back too late to do anything.

So, this morning I got to baking. I put the gummy mould into a container and out of reach in the fridge, then I got the pumpkins out and puréed them. It made so much more than I thought it would.

I ended up making triple batches of

Pumpkin and Zucchini Slice
Pumpkin, Zucchini and Chocolate Loaves and Cake
Sourdough Pumpkin Gnocchi
2L went in to the fridge

Then we had Pumpkin Gnocchi with Broccoli in Burnt Butter Sauce for lunch, before I jumped in the shower for work 😹

I’ll sleep well tonight 😴

Birthday Brekky with my babes
13/10/2024

Birthday Brekky with my babes

My birthday is tomorrow. But my husband works until the afternoon and I work once he gets home. So, we decided to celebr...
13/10/2024

My birthday is tomorrow. But my husband works until the afternoon and I work once he gets home. So, we decided to celebrate it today.

We’re stuck home with two sick kids, so we made the best of it with what we could

It started with breakfast made by my lovely husband and kids - eggs with avocado, smoked salmon, dill and capers dressing on sourdough 😱🤤

Old school movies 🎥🍿

Chicken Pho for lunch 🍲 🍜

A play in the backyard under the gorgeous sun ☀️ 🕶️

For dinner, my husband made Korean BBQ Beef Rice Stack. I was AMAZING!!! 🍛🥢

Followed by hot chocolate with marshmallows and a family movie 🍫🎬

It was a lovely day 🥰

Roast Chicken Maryland with Vegetables and Cheesy Beef Bacon Sauce I love the days where we get to share all 3 meals tog...
12/10/2024

Roast Chicken Maryland with Vegetables and Cheesy Beef Bacon Sauce

I love the days where we get to share all 3 meals together

🌟 Lunch Goals! 🌟 Just whipped up a hearty batch of homemade chunky chicken chowder, loaded with veggies and bursting wit...
29/09/2024

🌟 Lunch Goals! 🌟

Just whipped up a hearty batch of homemade chunky chicken chowder, loaded with veggies and bursting with flavour, plus some stunningly delicious homemade bread! 🥣 Perfectly paired with my sweet orange sultana cinnamon rolls for dessert. 🍊✨

It was a great way to end the long weekend here

Comfort food at its finest! What’s on your lunch menu today?

Lasagne and Sourdough Garlic Bread 🥖 Having dinner prepped ahead of time definitely made life easier tonight. My ankle w...
19/09/2024

Lasagne and Sourdough Garlic Bread 🥖

Having dinner prepped ahead of time definitely made life easier tonight. My ankle was throbbing by the time I got home. I got help rolling the bread out and placing everything in the oven.

Now I’m at the doctors with my son because he’s been coughing for days and getting worse. Bring on better weather ☀️🌈

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