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Best budget recipes using store cupboard ingredients

The best budget-friendly recipes are those that require few ingredients. All you need to do is invest in a few staple ingredients and then you can create a variety of different meals. We want to share with you our favourite recipes made from store cupboard essentials. These are the kind of recipes that you can whip up with the leftover veg you have in the fridge and some trusty dried goods from the pantry. Many a delicious dinner that we’ve served has come about after a frantic whip-round of our cupboards when friends have dropped by unannounced, or teens have come home after school with friends in tow begging to be fed. Healthy Supplies specialises in getting goods from our store to your door, and we offer over 6000 products which are perfect pantry essentials – products to keep on hand that you can use to make nutritious and delicious dinners.

Please note that we are aware not everyone will have all the herbs and ingredients that we mention below! Don’t fret if you don’t have all the ingredients. You can leave certain ingredients out or sub in what you have in the house!

This article will show you how to make the most out of your cupboard staples, so that you can make healthy, quick and easy meals for the whole family.

So read on and check out our favourite recipes that are purse-friendly and easy to make….

Our Favourite Afternoon Tea Recipes

Afternoon tea has long been part of British tradition. Us Brits have always enjoyed getting together for a natter with a platter of exquisite cakes and endless cups of tea. A good afternoon tea consists of sandwiches, cakes and scones – not to mention your favourite tea blend. If you’re looking for afternoon tea inspiration, then you’re in the right place! So raise your afternoon tea game by having a peek at some of our favourite recipes!

Must-Have Travel Essentials

Travel is back on the menu again! Whether you’re looking at staycations in the UK or holidays abroad, packing the right travel essentials can have such a big impact on your trip. No one wants to traipse around trying to find a decent shampoo – your holiday time is too precious! We’ve compiled a list of our 2024 travel essentials, perfect for you and your family…

Our Top Summer Skin Care Products!

Sun Awareness Week 2025 starts on 3rd May, and runs until 9th May. Started by the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), the aim of this week is to raise awareness around sun protection and cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, and rates continue to rise. Sun Awareness Week provides advice on prevention as well as early detection. By teaching prevention, BAD aims to raise awareness of the dangers of burning and excessive tanning, and to discourage people from using sun beds. They also teach people how to spot the signs of skin cancer, thereby increasing the number of people diagnosed early.

There are lots of ways to protect our bodies from sun damage. Protective clothing and eyewear is a great way to ensure you don’t suffer ill effects. Limit your sun time, especially between 10am and 4pm. Say no to tanning beds – safe tanning beds simply don’t exist! Instead they expose you to intense UV radiation, which increases your risk of skin cancer and skin damage.

Suncream and aftersun is all really important in protecting your skin against harmful damage. No single sun protection method, including suncream, can offer 100 per cent protection against harmful UV rays. It’s important to ensure you have an established skin care routine to ensure you get maximum protection. High factor suncream is important, and don’t forget to reapply throughout the day. After sun care is key too! It offers a multitude of benefits: it soothes, cools and hydrates your skin. This helps prevent premature ageing of the skin.

Here’s our top picks for sun care products, don’t forget if any of our recommended products are sold out you can check out our full range here:

Our favourite Easter Chocolates!

Easter is just around the corner, and that means one thing: CHOCOLATE! No matter what age you are, Easter bank holidays conjure up wonderful memories of eating far too much chocolate (is there such a thing?).

We’ve been adding some fantastic products that are guaranteed to impress your nearest and dearest. From truffles to Easter eggs, hot chocolate powder to gift bars – check out our top 10 products which we’d most like to receive this Easter….

Meat-Free Feasts

Searching for delicious meat-free feasts to serve your nearest and dearest? Look no further than our compendium of plant-based recipes! Tasty vegan meals that are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Who said meat-free eating is boring?

PANCAKE DAY INSPIRATION

Pancake day is nearly here!

Our latest article serves as your passport to a pancake adventure like no other. Join us as we explore tantalising flavour combinations, discover unique ingredients, and unlock the secrets to crafting pancakes that are as nutritious as they are delicious.

Whether you’re a seasoned pancake connoisseur or a breakfast enthusiast looking to elevate your morning routine, our go-to guide is sure to inspire you. Get ready to stack, drizzle, and indulge in a world of pancake possibilities, all curated with the health-conscious consumer in mind. Let the journey begin, and may every flip be a step towards pancake perfection!

10 WAYS TO USE LENTILS

Lentils are sourced from the lentil plant (Lens Culinaris) which originates in Asia and North Africa. It has long been cultivated by humans as a food source. The earliest archaeological evidence of lentils dates back to Paleolithic times!

There are so many uses for lentils. They are popular with vegetarians and vegans. They are a great source of protein and carbohydrates. Lentils also contain high levels of calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins and iron.

We stock lots of lentils! From Red to Brown, Puy to Yellow! Here are just some of the ways you can use these amazing pulses!

Our favourite ways to use hazelnuts!

Hazelnuts are popular all over the world for their delightful crunch, wonderful texture and deep, resonant nuttiness, which comes to the fore especially when they’re roasted. They’re also a very pleasing shape and size, which makes them perfect for putting in the centre of homemade chocolates. They’re brilliant in all kinds of recipes, both sweet and savoury, and no chef should be without a supply in their kitchen cupboard.

Hazelnuts are sold with or without their skins. There are many health benefits of hazelnuts, and anyone eating them for these should choose the skin-on variety to reap the benefits of the nuts’ antioxidant content, which is concentrated mainly in the skin. A study in 2015 showed that compounds found in hazelnut skins lead to a decreased risk of colon cancer. It’s also been shown in research that hazelnut oil is fantastic to rub into your skin, as it moisturises, leads to an increase in collagen production, reduces wrinkles and protects against sun damage. It’s also superb in salad dressings!

Ground hazelnuts (sometimes called hazelnut flour) contain no gluten, so they’re an invaluable ingredient for gluten-free chefs, and make really excellent biscuits, cakes and bread, adding a luscious texture as well as heart-healthy nutrition and a lip-smacking taste.

If you’d like to know more about how to use hazelnuts, here are some fantastic recipes to get you started….

What is Umami, and where can I find it?

Umami is one of the five basic tastes (as well as sweet, salty, sour and bitter). It’s characterised by a pronounced ‘savoury’ taste and is found in many different foods. Humans have receptors in the taste buds lining their tongue which respond specifically to umami tastes – these were identified in 2002, but way back in 1908 a Japanese scientist called Dr. Kikunae Ikeda, a professor of physical chemistry at the University of Tokyo, had identified umami as distinct from the other basic tastes, conducting a series of experiments to isolate the building blocks of this intense savouriness.

After extracting glutamic acid from various foods, Ikeda identified glutamate as being the source of umami; we’ve all heard of monosodium glutamate – this has acquired a bad reputation, but the upshot of several years of research has suggested it’s largely harmless and can actually be of benefit, as it reduces the need for salt – and while it can enhance appetite, it also increases satiety. However, there are plenty of more natural sources of umami, so let’s take a look at some of these….