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Caitriona Redmond

Caitríona Redmond is an Irish writer who covers food, budgeting and consumer issues, focusing on affordable living for families.

pasta with potatoes and parsley - closeup

Caitríona Redmond: My Napoli-inspired one-pot recipe for pasta with potatoes

This cold weather comfort meal cooks in one pot meaning less energy consumed and less washing up

Sun, 08 Jan, 2023

soup with meatballs and dumplings closeup

Caitriona Redmond: How to make soda farls and one-pot ham soup great for freezing

2022 was another challenging year for most of us, and I’m not sorry to see it end.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2022

Christmas tree cupcakes decorated with sugar sprinkles

Caitriona Redmond: A Christmas cake alternative plus my handy make-ahead stuffing

If you fancy traditional flavours without the large price tag, there are some options

Sun, 25 Dec, 2022

Chicken Pot Pie

Caitriona Redmond: How to make my St Stephen’s Day pie from Christmas Day leftovers

Keep an eye out for bargains to stock a freezer

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022

Mulled wine in white metal mugs with cinnamon, spices and orange on concrete background, traditional drink on winter holiday. Co

Caitríona Redmond: How to use a slow cooker to make my mulled wine and hot chocolate recipes

My slow cooker is my secret weapon when it comes to festive hot drinks writes Caitríona Redmond

Sun, 18 Dec, 2022

Plate of Chocolate Chip Cookies with Baking Rack and Measuring Spoons

Caitriona Redmond: Sweet treats to bake ahead of the season — and they're suitable for freezing

"The beginning of the month of December is actually the perfect time to declutter, unlike January when sometimes you can feel more sluggish after the Festive season."

Sun, 04 Dec, 2022

Caitriona Redmond: Make the most of ingredients on a budget with shakshuka or taco fries

Caitriona Redmond: Make the most of ingredients on a budget with shakshuka or taco fries

"Having a mindset that I am making a change and have the potential to save money is radically different to feeling hard-done by."

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

Healthy lunch - orzo, green peas, spring herbs risotto and grilled chicken breast on a light background, top view

Caitriona Redmond: Two hearty meals to get the most out of risotto

...and the joy of doing a kitchen stocktake, as well as buying the essentials in bulk

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Ghost shaped cake pops on wooden table, space for text. Halloween treat

Caitriona Redmond: How to make the perfect pre-trick-or-treating meal

Plus money saving tips as we see rising prices in our weekly basket

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Pumpkin chopped and pumpkin seeds

Caitriona Redmond: Let's be real, most dinners don't look like they do on Instagram

Instagram dinners don’t always wind up on my plates

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022