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24 thrifty summer recipe ideas: Credit Crunch Munch

July 31, 2014 by Sarah Trivuncic 12 Comments

24 thrifty summer recipe ideas: Credit Crunch Munch

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Throughout July it was my turn to host Credit Crunch Munch for Helen and Camilla and I’m pleased to report the humid weather didn’t keep you out of your kitchens.

We had 24 fantastic entries showcasing thrifty summer recipe ideas. From making the most of summer seasonal ingredients such as Swiss chard, peaches and raspberries to thrifty home made versions of yogurts and breads.

Whether it’s breakfast lunch or dinner you’re after, a snack or a feast, there’s something here for you. Click on the pictures for full size pictures and check out the links shown below.

Lancashire Food
Utterly Scrummy
Maison Cupcake
How to Cook Good Food
Fab Food 4 All

Basa fillets with bacon by Maison Cupcake | Dark chocolate chip swirls by Utterly Scrummy | Polenta crust luxury fish cakes by How to Cook Good Food | Surprise turnip soup by Lancashire Food | Wholemeal cheddar soda loaf with cider by Fab Food 4 All

 

Fuss Free Flavours
Onions and Paper
Fab Food 4 All
24 thrifty summer recipe ideas: Credit Crunch Munch
Tinned Tomatoes

Cucumber, elderflower and mint ice pops by Fuss Free Flavours | Bottom of fridge minestrone soup by Onions and Paper  | Rich tomato blender raw soup by Tinned Tomatoes | Slow cooked chicken Italian by Fab Food 4 All

Tales from the Kitchen Shed
Tales from the Kitchen Shed
Chilli Sage and Lemon
Fuss Free Flavours
Fab Food 4 All

Chocolate cupcakes by Fab Food 4 All | Frozen peach yogurt by Tales from the Kitchen Shed | Homemade yogurt by Tales from the Kitchen Shed | Lentil, sweet potato and coconut soup by Chilli, Sage & Lemon | Rainbow vegetable fritters by Fuss Free Flavours |

Allotment 2 Kitchen
Tales from the Kitchen Shed
Tin and Thyme
Tales from the Kitchen Shed
Fab Food 4 All

Beetroot raspberry bakewell bars by Allotment 2 Kitchen | Slow Cooker Provencale chicken by Tales from the Kitchen Shed | Fasulya with dukkah and roasted tofu by Tin and Thyme | Peanut butter hummus by Fab Food 4 All | Swiss chard and mushroom frittata by Tales from the Kitchen Shed

Huge thanks to everyone who took part – August’s Credit Crunch Munch will be hosted by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary.

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Don’t forget – also during August you can take part in Dead Easy Desserts to be hosted by Manjiri and Speedy Suppers which will be hosted by myself from tomorrow onwards.

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Sarah Trivuncic has published recipes, restaurant and travel reviews on Maison Cupcake since 2009. She lives in Walthamstow, East London with her husband and teenager.
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  1. shaheen says

    August 1, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting Sarah, nice to see lots of veg options here too.

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  2. Kavey says

    August 1, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Some clever ideas there, and some great ideas for summer eating!

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  3. Margot C&V (@coffeenvanilla) says

    August 1, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    What a great collection of recipes!

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