Budget recipes
On a budget? Whether you’re after cheap family meals, no frills or simply good value, we’ve got ideas for you. Yes, jacket potatoes and pasta feature, but also ways to stretch those more expensive ingredients that bit further to give you bags of flavour for your buck. Step forward chorizo, smoked fish and bacon. We’ve also included some fakeaways, to help you save money when the takeaway urge bites.
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Dip recipes
Houmous with pine nuts
We show you how to make quick vegan houmous with pine nuts that’s seriously smooth...

Sardine recipes
Lemon, parsley and caper fish balls
Trying to make your mealtime budget stretch a bit further? Feed four with this creamy,...

Easy cake recipes
Biscoff microwave mug cake
Looking for a quick pick me up? This Biscoff microwave mug cake takes about 5 minutes...

Quick midweek meals
Sausage ragù with dumplings
Grab a pack of chipolatas and a few storecupboard staples and magic up this super-simple,...

Spaghetti recipes
Roasted cherry tomato spaghetti with tarragon
A tomato pasta with a bit of a difference – this roasted cherry tomato spaghetti...

Vegetarian curry recipes
Rajma paneer curry with fenugreek
The beans add a lovely depth to this creamy paneer curry. Chetna says: “You could...

Lasagne recipes
One-pan vegetable lasagne
We love a comforting veggie recipe. And do you know what we love even more?...

Midweek meal recipes
Corned beef hash
The classic storecupboard recipe of corned beef hash has become part of the British food...

Chicken thigh recipes
Slow-cooked chipotle chicken
Our slow-cooked chipotle chicken takes inspiration from great Mexican flavours to create an uncomplicated one-pot...

Meatball recipes
Swedish meatballs
For a speedy midweek meal with a difference, why not try our Swedish meatballs in...

Pasta bake recipes
Pumpkin and brussels sprouts pasta bake
A vegetarian pasta bake that is bound to satisfy whoever is at the table, have...

Beef mince recipes
Tex-Mex enchilada bake
Here’s a comforting enchiladas recipe to simplify weeknight dinner planning; this bubbling bake is bursting...

Lasagne recipes
Kale, leek and mushroom lasagne with blue cheese...
In this recipe, vegetarian lasagne gets a crunchy-topped makeover with a gorgeously cheesy blue vinny...

Chicken curry recipes
Freezer-friendly chicken and spinach tikka masala
We’ve turned this Friday night favourite into a midweek winner by using lots of freezer...

Potato recipes
Cheese-stuffed jacket potatoes with cheese and bacon
These cheese-stuffed jacket potatoes combine cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon and a hint of garlic,...

Brunch recipes
Oto cakes
”Oto is a classic Ghanaian celebratory dish made with boiled eggs, mashed yams and palm...

Delicious recipes for one person
Japanese-style omelette (okonomiyaki)
Rich savoury flavours combine with nutritious ingredients for a satisfying supper in this Japanese-style omelette....

Smoked haddock recipes
Smoked haddock and jersey royal stew
This stunning stew is all about championing the wonderful flavour of the oak-smoked haddock. Serve...

Nourishing winter recipes
Easy toad in the hole
This easy toad in the hole recipe is perfect for feeding all of the family...

Fritter recipes
Carrot, sweet potato and feta fritters
Enjoy this versatile vegetarian fritter recipe as a snack or for lunch, or serve with...