Thrifty parents are praising a mother who shares budget-friendly and child-approved recipes. Grace Mortimer, also known as @_Myfirstmeals on Instagram, has amassed a significant following for her family-friendly meal suggestions.
In a recent video, she presented her culinary creations using ingredients from Aldi. Each meal costs approximately £4 or less, translating to just 87p per serving. Addressing her 636k Instagram followers, she excitedly announced a collaboration with @aldiuk to present five delicious and economical meals for under £5 to help families manage their expenses.
Grace showcases that each hearty meal, serving four, can be prepared for around £1 each. She primarily uses Aldi’s own range to maximize savings, a beneficial strategy for busy parents.
One featured recipe in her video was the vegetable pasta dish, which she proudly assembled for only £3.57, equivalent to 89p per serving. The cooking process, as detailed by Lancs Live, involves preheating the oven, boiling the pasta, preparing the sauce in a blender with tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, and then baking it with mozzarella for a cheesy finish.
After baking, the dish is let to cool before serving. Grace provides additional recipes in the video’s comments section due to word limit restrictions on Instagram captions.
Receiving an outpouring of appreciation for her practical and budget-friendly meal ideas, Grace’s followers express gratitude for her meal preparation guidance. Many commend her recipes, with comments like “Here for the easy meal inspo! Thank you!” and “Wow love this so much” flooding in.
Responding to the positive feedback, Grace acknowledges the current cost of living challenges and the financial strain during school holidays, emphasizing the importance of sharing affordable meal ideas during these times.
Her followers continue to show support and enthusiasm for her recipes, with comments expressing delight and appreciation for her efforts in creating budget-friendly, nutritious, and delicious meals.