food" - even when money is tight.The mum-of-one said she learned "proper cooking" from a young age after watching her mother cook fresh, home-made meals despite the family being strapped for cash.Now on benefits herself, Alison cooks a wide range of budget-friendly meals for her and husband Barry Preest, 42.She began filming the process to show it doesn't have to cost the earth.Alison's top tips include using tinned or frozen veg, shopping for the budget own brands, planning out all your meals before you shop, and hitting the end of day reduced section.Her meals include yummy family favourites such as toad in the hole, chilli con carne and even Cornish pasties - and costs per portion can be as low as 75p thanks to her savvy food shopping.
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