No-cook budget recipes
With fuel costs through the roof, it only makes sense to try and cut back on oven and hob time and these no-cook recipes offer ideas for doing just that.
All can be made with raw ingredients or with boiling water from a kettle. There’s salads galore, of course, but also summer rolls, no-bake cheesecake, and much more. Forks at the ready!
Find more budget recipe inspiration here.
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Cold soup recipes
Sweetcorn gazpacho
This bright yellow chilled soup is thrumming with sweetcorn’s delicious flavour, balanced out by yellow pepper and jalapeño for a...
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Tomato recipes
José Pizarro’s carajamandanga (chilled tomato soup)
Chef José Pizarro shares his recipe for carajamandanga, a chilled tomato, pepper and courgette soup which is similar to gazpacho....
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Healthy salad recipes
Orange, fennel and pea shoot salad with walnuts
This zesty orange, fennel and pea shoot salad makes a vibrant spring side dish. Add grilled prawns or halloumi to...
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Brunch recipes
Monica Galetti’s crayfish and avocado on sourdough
Monica Galetti’s irresistible brunch recipe is a sophisticated combination of sweet crayfish, silky homemade mayo and avocado on crunchy sourdough...
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Christmas salmon recipes
Beetroot cured salmon fillet
This beautiful beetroot-tinged cured salmon makes an impressive Easter or Sunday lunch starter. Our step-by-step recipe will show you how...
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Make-ahead Christmas starters
Speedy mackerel pâté
Find out how to make smoked mackerel pâté with our quick-fix recipe. It would make a sensational speedy starter at...
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Healthy lunch recipes
Houmous and herbs on toast
Make your own houmous in a matter of minutes and use it to top toasted sourdough, for a quick and...
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Make-ahead dessert recipes
Margarita cheesecake with tequila strawberries
For a make-ahead cheesecake with a twist, try our incredible margarita cheesecake, with crushed pretzel base and boozy tequila strawberries...
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Avocado recipes
Nutty avocado and mango salad with soy and lime dressing
This healthy vegan avocado salad is packed with the flavours of south east Asia – think mango, coriander, mint, ginger,...
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Healthy salad recipes
Red cabbage, quinoa and avocado salad with peanut pesto
This vibrant vegan salad makes an exciting take-to-work lunch or colourful side dish. It’s a textured mix of crunchy red...
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Christmas starter recipes
Classic prawn cocktail
Make our classic prawn cocktail when you want to whip up a starter in just 15 minutes. The prawns and marie-rose...
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Fennel recipes
Kohlrabi and fennel salad
The beauty of this fennel salad is you can keep it in the fridge until needed. Just drain and toss...
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Prawn recipes
Prawn noodle salad
This quick Thai-inspired salad brings crunch and tang to your table. It makes a great calorie-controlled option if you’re following...
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Frozen dessert recipes
No-churn Daim bar ice cream
All you need is just 10 minutes to whizz together the ingredients for this no-churn ice cream recipe before leaving...
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Summer salads and sides
Heritage tomato salad
Ruby red heritage tomatoes are served simply with pickled shallots, quality olive oil and caperberries in this standout salad. Do...
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Summer salads and sides
Sardines with watercress salad
We’ve used tinned sardines in this simple salad to keep the cost down, but you could easily swap them for...
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