Cheap, tasty family meals

Meals for four, for £1.50, or less, ahead! These cheap recipes include pork belly and Sicilian meatballs just like mama used to make (if she was Sicilian, that is).

	Crispy pork belly A fantastic, cheap cut of meat. Don't like fennel seeds? Try lemon zest, garlic and rosemary.
	Oozy mushroom omelettes A luscious light and fluffy omelette that tastes very indulgent.
	Spicy stuffed butternut squash This colourful, cheesy vegetarian dish looks great yet costs less than £1.50 a head.
	Layered cottage pie The sliced potatoes make a sophisticated change from the usual mashed variety.
	Ham and leek stovetop pasta This pasta dish is a homely recipe that's sure to become a favourite
	Caribbean chicken with rice and black beans A moreish taste of the Caribbean.
	Lentil and tomato dhal with lamb koftas A wonderfully cheap and filling supper.
	Sicilian turkey meatballs and pasta This Italian family favourite with meatballs and pasta costs a mere £3 to make.
	Roast vegetable and houmous pie The sweet potato layer absorbs the steam released, thereby keeping the pastry crisp.
	Tomato and spicy sausage baked eggs with cornbread The quick and easy to make cornbread is an added bonus.