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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.

Hainanese chicken rice, chilli sauce and bouillon. Horizontal

Caitriona Redmond: Would you go on a money diet? I think they are damaging and here is why

Instead of tackling a new way of spending money like a diet evangelist with two weeks to a sun holiday, it’s about spending the money we have on the items we need when we need them

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

Vegetarian lentils bolognese pasta with parsley in white dish, top view. Healthy vegan food concept.

Caitriona Redmond: Try this bolognese recipe and save money by buying less meat

Plus a recipe for a vanilla cake that you can pile high with icing, sprinkles or whatever decoration you desire

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Leeks

Caitriona Redmond: How to make a family dinner with a bag of potatoes and a tray of eggs

"My fallback when there’s not enough money in the budget to allow for a full shop is that bag of potatoes and eggs because I will always find something to cook with them"

Sun, 11 Sep, 2022

Thai Yellow Curry with Cauliflower on Top of Rice Garnished with Lemon and Cilantro Top Down Photo

Caitriona Redmond: This is how I plan meals to meet my family's flexible needs

Plus - Thai curries and cosy, oaty pancakes

Sun, 04 Sep, 2022

Stack of homemade oatmeal cookies with oat flakes and two glasses of milk on grey background. Selective focus, horisontal orient

Caitríona Redmond: These make-ahead cookies are perfect for last-minute biscuits

Plus why I'm adding one or two extra things to my trolley each week

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

Straight into my basket you go

Caitríona Redmond: I've been tracking groceries for 6 months, here's how much it's gone up

Of all the price increases this year, the one I have been contacted the most about is the price of butter.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2022

Fresh Pineapple with salt and chili powder

Caitriona Redmond: This is how I feed my family of four for €100 per week

When times are hard food can be the ultimate source of comfort, can’t it?

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

Checking the bill

Caitriona Redmond: Garlicky sausage pasta and share-able raspberry brownies

Plus: budget-busting tips and tricks for the back-to-school shop

Sun, 14 Aug, 2022

Fried noodles

Caitriona Redmond: 15-minute noodles for less than €1

My €1 per portion meal this week is low on energy and high on flavour. It’s a simple gathering of ingredients that are easy to pick up in any supermarket.

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

Chicken and Butternut tray bake

Caitriona Redmond: A one-tray roast chicken dinner to feed the family for under €5

This week's €1 (or less) portion meal is also a tray bake — meaning you will need just one large sheet pan to cook

Fri, 29 Jul, 2022