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

Kim Grant shares super savvy shopping list to ease mealtime pressures during the October Break-

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

Kim 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 mince & tatties £5.10

• Nature’s Glen 20% Fat Beef Mince 0g
• Nature’s Pick Brown Onions 3 Pack
• Nature’s Pick Carrots 500g
• Quixo Beef Stock Cubes 12 Pack
• Nature’s Pick Maris Piper Potatoes 2.5kg
• Everyday Essentials Garden Peas 300g (185g Drained)

Recipe 2: Smoky tomato & halloumi pasta bake £4.32

• Emporium Halloumi 225g
• Nature’s Pick Garlic 4 Pack
• Everyday Essentials Peeled Plum Tomatoes 400g
• Four Seasons Cannellini Beans In Water 400g (240g Drain
• Everyday Essentials Penne Pasta 500g
• Ready, Set…Cook! Oregano 11g

Recipe 3: Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta £6.01

• Nature’s Glen Scottish Chicken Breast Mini Fillets 400g
• Nature’s Pick Loose Red Peppers Each
• Nature’s Pick Baby Spinach 240g
• McCallums Scottish Double Cream 300ml
• Cucina Stir-in Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Sauce 150g

Recipe 4: Chicken noodle stir fry £5.34

• Nature’s Glen Scottish Chicken Breast Mini Fillets 400g
• Nature’s Pick Mushroom Stir Fry 320g
• Asia Specialities Ready To Wok Medium Noodles 2x150g
• Asia Specialities Dark Soy Sauce 150ml

Recipe 5: Potato wedges and Scotch Beef mince £0

• Leftover potatoes
• Leftover mince from Scotch Beef Mince & Tatties

Recipe 6: Tuscan chicken filled wraps £0.85

• Leftover chicken from the Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Wraps
• Village Bakery Super Soft Original Wraps 8 Pack

Recipe 7: Specially Selected Scotch Beef quarter pounders, potato wedges and peas £4.33

• Specially Selected Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders
• Specially Selected Brioche Bun
• Four Seasons Garden Peas

Kim 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 have managed to perfect my shopping list and can get a week’s worth of dinners for £25.95 and they’re generous portions meaning lots of leftovers for me and my family.”

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.