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LOCAL GLASGOW MUM REVEALS HOW SHE FEEDS FAMILY FOR A WEEK FOR UNDER £25 AT ALDI

• Eilidh Wells shares super savvy shopping list to ease mealtime pressures during the October Break-

Local mum, Eilidh Wells, has unveiled how to stretch your budget this October break and comfortably feed a family of four for under £25.

Eilidh has taken to Aldi Scotland’s aisles to scour the latest deals and budget friendly produce to create a series of seven dinners, with plenty of leftovers for lunches.

Aldi Scotland offers a range of produce at discounted prices, making it the perfect store for shoppers who want to get more for their money without compromising on quality.

Recipe 1: Scotch Beef Pasta Bolognese with garlic bread £4.23

• Nature’s Glen Scotch 23% Fat Beef Mince 750g
• Everyday Essentials Brown Onions
• Carlos Twin Pack Garlic Baguettes 338g
• Nature’s Pick Carrots 500g

Recipe 2. Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne with rice £4.22

• Nature’s Glen Scotch 23% Fat Beef Mince 750g
• Four Seasons Red Kidney Beans In Water 400g
• Cucina Chunky Chopped Tomatoes 400g
• Chilli Con Carne Seasoning Mix 50g
• Everyday Essentials Long Grain Rice

Recipe 3. Leftover Scotch Beef chilli con carne on baked potatoes £0.52

• Nature’s Pick Baking Potatoes 4 Pack

Recipe 4. Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce and mashed potatoes £9.39

• Nature’s Glen Scottish Chicken Breast Fillets 650g
• Nature’s Pick Leeks 500g
• McCallums Scottish Single Cream 300ml
• Nature’s Pick Maris Piper Potatoes
• Nature’s Pick Sliced Mushrooms 250g
• Quixo Chicken Stock Cubes

Recipe 5. Leek and potato soup £0

• Leftover leeks from the Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce
• Leftover potatoes from Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce
• Quixo Chicken Stock Cubes

Recipe 6. Teriyaki beef stir fry £3.29

• Ready, Set…Cook! Meal Kit Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry 500g
• Leftover onions from the Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne
• Leftover rice from the Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne

Recipe 7: Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with sourdough £2.28

• Nature’s Pick Cherry Tomatoes
• Bramwell Nature’s Pick Loose Red Peppers
• Leftover potatoes from Roast chicken breast with mushroom and leek sauce
• Leftover onions from the Scotch Beef Chilli Con Carne
• Quixo Chicken Stock Cubes
• Specially Selected Bake At Home Sourdough Baguettes 250g/2 Pack

Snacks £0.81

• Snackrite Multipack Cheese & Onion Crisps 6x25g

Eilidh said: ““The October Break can be a bit of a stress for families when you’re trying to stretch your budget to include breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks. I made the most of this shopping by meal planning ahead of time and buying some ingredients I could use across several meals. Having last nights leftovers for lunch always help too .”

Aldi was crowned UK’s cheapest supermarket in 2021 by consumer champion Which? and has been named as the cheapest UK supermarket for June, July, August and September 2022 by the same consumer champions. Aldi guarantees some of the most competitive pricing on Scottish food and drink, while still retaining the highest quality in its products.  

You can find your nearest Aldi here.