Budget winter recipes
Budget meals don’t have to lack flavour; here are hearty winter recipes that will fill you up without making a big dent in your wallet.
Find our collection of budget pasta recipes all in one place here.
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Rice recipes
Egg zosui (Japanese rice porridge)
Use up leftover rice in this traditional egg zosui recipe. The Japanese rice porridge makes a thrifty, nourishing supper for cold nights.
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Lentil recipes
Dal dhokli
Dal dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish of dal with dumplings. Nisha Parmar shares her thrifty recipe, which makes smart use leftover dal.
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Classic soup recipes
Ribollita
Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan bean soup thickened with stale bread. Chef Dara Klein shares her family recipe for this thrifty comfort food.
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Toad in the hole recipes
Chipolata toad in the hole with creamed butternut squash
There are few things more comforting than a toad in the hole for dinner. This chipolata version means a higher sausage-to-batter ratio
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Dinner inspiration in 20 minutes
Spiced kipper fried rice
Fragrant turmeric, smoky tinned kippers and a lick of chilli take fried rice to a new level in this simple, speedy dish for busy nights.
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Risotto recipes
Potato risotto
This double-carb delight combines two comfort dishes: the simplicity of a fluffy jacket potato and the soothing process of a creamy risotto.
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30-minute meal recipes
Colcannon with mustard-fried eggs
It doesn’t get more comforting than colcannon – cheesy mashed potato threaded with cabbage or leeks. Top with a fried egg for an easy supper.
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Pie recipes
Fidget pie
If you're looking for a hearty, comforting recipe that won't cost a bomb, this traditional bacon and potato pie is brilliant.
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Broccoli recipes
Chilli, broccoli and mozzarella pies
Get a midweek pie fix with this easy recipe. A golden puff pastry lid tops a rich filling of broccoli, chilli and anchovy in cheese sauce.
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Lentil recipes
Parsnip, carrot and red lentil dal
Sweet carrot and parsnip give a twist on coconut dal in this simple vegan supper. Add thin slivers of veg to the tarka for a crispy topping.
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Patisserie recipes
Manon Lagrève’s kouign amann
A traditional pastry from Brittany, kouign amann means ‘butter cake’ in the Breton language. You can also add slices of apple, extra caramel or even a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Best sausage casserole recipes
Sausage, mushroom and Breton cider stew
This speedy sausage stew is inspired by the French classic poulet breton from Brittany. Simple, comforting and ready in 35 mins
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Easy vegan recipes
Red lentil dal
‘Passive’ cooking is a method that makes the most of residual heat. This coconutty red lentil dal is a great introduction to the technique.
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Dinner inspiration in 20 minutes
Marmite and cheddar bubble and squeak
We’ve taken bubble and squeak up a notch with cheese and a little Marmite for umami. Perfect for brunch or dinner, topped with a fried egg.
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Cauliflower recipes
Curried cauliflower soup
Whizz up a humble cauliflower and transform it into a creamy, spiced cauliflower soup topped with crunchy, mustardy croutons.
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30-minute meal recipes
Air fryer meatballs with crispy potatoes
This air fryer meatballs recipe shows how some clever layering can produce several deliciously crisp things at the same time.
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