The Frugal Foodie
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Steph de Sousa Recipes

Cooking meals on a budget has never been so inspiring! Check out these delicious and simple recipes featured on the Channel 10 cooking show, The Frugal Foodie. Starring ALDI advocate Steph de Sousa and proudly supported by ALDI Australia, you'll love the budget-friendly recipes she makes each week.  

Each one of Steph de Sousa's recipes is family-friendly and can be whipped up using ingredients you can find in your local ALDI store. So you know these dishes are not only packed with quality products, but they’re affordable too!

In each episode, Steph de Sousa, renowned for her warm, relatable approach to cooking, brings her passion for creating flavour-packed meals without breaking the bank. From clever tips on how to save money in the kitchen to hearty recipes that don’t compromise on taste, Steph’s new series is a celebration of resourceful cooking for every Australian household.

Catch the episodes live every Saturday at 1:30pm (AEST) on Channel 10 and 10Play.

Episode 8: Fakeaways

Chicken Pad Thai

Chicken Pad Thai

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Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken

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Lamb Gozleme Recipe

Lamb Gozleme

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Episode 7: One Pot Wonders

Avocado Gnochhi with Spinach and Pine Nuts Recipe

Avocado Gnocchi with Spinach and Pine Nuts

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One Pan Greek Chicken Bake Recipe

One Pan Greek Chicken Bake

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One Pan Mozzarella Meatball Subs Recipe

One Pan Mozzarella Meatball Subs

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Episode 6: Tasty on Budget

Spanish Chorizo Rice Recipe

Spanish Chorizo Rice

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Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Mash

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Apricot Chicken Recipe

Apricot Chicken

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Episode 5: Fasta Pasta

Pesto Cannelloni Recipe

Pesto Cannelloni

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Speck Linguine Recipe

Speck Linguine

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Episode 4: 15-Minute Meals

Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe

Creamy Tuscan Salmon

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San Choi Bow Recipe

San Choi Bow

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Black Bean Nacho Soup Recipe

Black Bean Nacho Soup

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Episode 3: Sensational Salads

Peach Bocconcini Salad with Prosciutto Recipe

Peach Bocconcini Salad with Prosciutto

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Watermelon Fetta Salad Recipe

Watermelon Fetta Salad

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Episode 2: BBQ on a Budget

Black Bean Nacho Soup Recipe

Potato Salad with Chorizo

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Ranch Sauce Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Ranch Sauce

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Episode 1: Lunchbox Wonders

Mexican Layer Dip Recipe

Mexican Layer Dip

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Mexican Layer Dip

Creative and budget-friendly lunch ideas for kids and adults alike!

Check out this quick and easy Mexican Layer Dip made with layers of kidney beans, creamy guacamole, fresh salsa, and zesty cheese, perfect for dipping with tortilla chips.

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Want to know more about Steph de Sousa?

Steph de Sousa is a vibrant culinary enthusiast, passionate about creating delightful dishes without denting the wallet. Known to her expansive online commuity as @steph_cooks_stuff on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Steph has carved a niche for herself in the culinary world by blending her love of food with a keen sense for budgeting. As a self-taught chef, Steph believes in the power of simplicity. championing recipes that are not only affordable and nutritious, but also easy enough for the everyday cook.  

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Watch weekly as Steph shares her mouth-wateringly affordable recipes and pro shopping hacks.