Category: Blog

Mince Pie Toastie, 36p

by Caroline | Dec 27, 2018 | Blog, Bread, Christmas On A Bootstrap, Dessert, Lunch, Recipes, Snacks & Treats | 0 |

Regular readers will know that I have quite the love affair with my toastie maker, and have done...

Hot Nurse, 20p

by Jack Monroe | Nov 24, 2018 | Blog, Dairy Free, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Handy Hints, Healthy, Lunch, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian | 0 |

This recipe is known as Hot Nurse in my household for its ability to flush out a blocked up nose, soothe a sore throat, chase away a hangover and revitalise my tired head. It is a real kick in the cookies; so those of you who...

#BlackFriday – up to 72% off Jack Monroe cookbooks 📚

by Jack Monroe | Nov 23, 2018 | Bargain Bin, Blog, Recipes | 0 |

Hey folks! I’m not usually one for the behemoth of commercial greed and stampede that Black Friday seems to be all about, but I can’t help but notice that my books are significantly reduced in price today and it...

What (And Why) I’m Stockpiling For Brexit.

by Jack Monroe | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog, Recipes | 20 |

A few months ago I was approached by several newspapers asking me to write a piece on stockpiling for Brexit. I refused, saying that I didn’t want to contribute to food shortages, panic and alarm across the country. This...

Cooking On A Bootstrap: £6.99

by Jack Monroe | Oct 15, 2018 | Bargain Bin, Blog, Recipes | 0 |

Dear readers! For a limited time only, Cooking On A Bootstrap is just £6.99 and available here – I don’t know how long this offer is going to last so please do take advantage of it, and thankyou for your support. ☺️...

Toad In The Hole, 18p

by Jack Monroe | Oct 13, 2018 | Blog, Kids, Lunch, Recipes, Vegetarian | 0 |

A comforting classic that can be made easily with vegetarian sausages, if you like. My Small Boy...

No-Churn Brown Bread Ice Cream, 23p

by Jack Monroe | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog, Christmas On A Bootstrap, Dessert, Entertaining, Kids, Recipes, Snacks & Treats, Vegetarian | 0 |

I first discovered brown bread ice cream in an old copy of Mrs Beeton’s Everyday Cookery, and as...

Nigella’s Lentil & Chestnut Soup, 48p

by Jack Monroe | Oct 10, 2018 | Beans & Lentils, Blog, Christmas On A Bootstrap, Cook Shelf, Dairy Free, Healthy, Lunch, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian | 0 |

This recipe is adapted from ‘How To Eat’ by Nigella Lawson, who in turn adapted it...

How To Eat, by Nigella Lawson

by Jack Monroe | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog, Cook Shelf, Recipes | 0 |

‘Bootlegged’ is a new series on Cooking On A Bootstrap, taking new or favourite cookbooks and recipes, and making them cheap and simple. First in the series, Jack talks about the impact ‘How To Eat’ by Nigella had on her early cooking life, and recreates two favourite recipes, on a budget.