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Budget & everyday

Make your food go further with our flavourful cost-saving recipes. Our cheap and cheerful feasts will help you to eat well while saving money.

Storecupboard inspiration

Berry smoothies in glasses

Easy budget-friendly smoothie recipes

Sandwiches, cakes and cocktails on table outside with chairs

Budget afternoon tea ideas

Courgettes, beans and vegetables in tomato sauce on a plate

Budget vegan recipes

Meatballs in pan with lettuce and sauce

Top 10 healthy budget dinners

Salmon pasta

Top 10 kids’ storecupboard recipes

Halloumi salad with chickpeas in an oval dish

10 summer storecupboard recipes

Spice jars

How to use up storecupboard spices

Mini pizza quiches

Kids’ budget lunch ideas

More storecupboard inspiration
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Easy budget meals

Spaghetti puttanesca served in a pan

Spaghetti puttanesca

80 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating
Chole with cumin rice and raita served with rice

Chole with cumin rice & raita

3 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating
Carrot pilaf on a plate with coriander chutney alongside

Carrot pilaf with coriander chutney

4 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating
Curried kale and chickpea soup in a bowl

Curried kale & chickpea soup

9 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating
Lemon and herb chicken traybake with butter beans and potato wedges

Lemon & herb chicken traybake with butter beans & potato wedges

2 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating
Creamy edamame pesto pasta with rocket salad in a bowl

Creamy edamame pesto pasta with rocket salad

3 ratings 2.8 out of 5 star rating
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Money-saving recipes and tips

Aubergine curry with rice on plate

Budget vegetarian recipes

Silver slow cooker on white background

The 8 best gadgets to save you money in the kitchen

Bowl of red lentil dhal topped with sliced carrots

Budget meals for one

Storecupboard essentials in jars

Storecupboard essentials for families

A scone filled with jam and cream on a chequered napkin

How to use up leftover yogurt

Bowl of vegetable soup topped with herbs and yogurt

Budget soup recipes