Food prices are rising across the UK, making it increasingly difficult to feed a family without overspending. Ashleigh Mogford, known online as Cardiff Mum, has released a new book titled Cardiff.Mum’s 5 Meals For £25, offering a practical solution. The book is packed with easy recipes designed to stretch everyday ingredients, creating satisfying meals the whole family will enjoy.
Rather than single recipes, the book is arranged by sets of five meal plans. Each set shares ingredients to minimise waste and maximise value, with the total spend for five meals-for-four coming to around £25. The recipes focus on real-life cooking, using no fussy or hard-to-find ingredients. Many are slow-cooker or one-pot options, with instructions for air-fryers and alternatives for those without.
As a taster, Cardiff Mum has shared a full five-day meal plan. Normally priced at £25, the book is currently available for £13.86. The plan includes dishes such as naan burgers, creamy soup with fresh pasta, and burger salads, all designed to be both affordable and family-friendly.
The recipes are extracted from Cardiff.Mum’s 5 Meals For £25 by Ashleigh Mogford, published by Penguin Michael Joseph on 26th February 2026 (£25.00). Photography is by Ella Miller.
