We did it. We are now at 100 members and we have a winner for the drawing. All of you first 100 members are a FREE lifetime member. In the future we will offer different levels of membership with different features and benefits. The top level will be a VIP level membership. Details coming after the 1st of the year. It will be awesome!! Today's winner will recieve a FREE LIFETIME VIP MEMBERSHIP and a Wireless Remote Cooking Thermometer. This thing is perfect for roasting a Turkey for the holidays or it is great for BBQ. Congratulation to @Ben Askew Thank You everbody!!!

. Serves: 4 Cost: Very low Cook time: 35 minutes Method: Stovetop or slow cooker Ingredients - 1 cup dried red or brown lentils (rinsed) - 1 onion, diced - 2 carrots, chopped - 2 potatoes, cubed - 2 cloves garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder) - 1 tsp paprika - 1 tsp mixed herbs or thyme - 1–2 tbsp tomato paste (optional but great for flavour) - 4 cups vegetable stock (or water + 2 tsp stock powder) - Salt & pepper - Splash of oil or knob of butter - Optional cheap add-ins: Method 1. Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in a little oil or butter until soft. 2. Add potatoes, lentils, paprika, herbs, and tomato paste. Stir well. 3. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. 4. Reduce to a gentle simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils and potatoes are soft. 5. Season well with salt & pepper. 6. Stir in any optional veggies in the last 5 minutes. Frugal Tips - Add a scoop of oats to thicken if your stew needs it — it’s a budget-friendly trick. - Use leftover roast vegetables instead of potatoes or carrots. - Swap lentils for split peas for an even cheaper version. - Serve with toast ends, homemade flatbread, or a dollop of yoghurt if you have it.