Budget recipes for two

This lemon pepper steak recipe is a real treat for two and won't break the bank. Serve with seasonal celeriac chips and crunchy toasted hazelnuts

This budget-friendly, midweek meal is simple, satisfying and made in one pan. Less washing up, more flavour!

You can't beat piping hot cheese and tomato on a thin, crispy pizza base - this version is ready in just 35 minutes

This budget soba noodle recipe also works well with shredded cooked chicken or chunks of firm tofu if you want to go for the vegetarian option

Make the most of potatoes (which often end up in supermarket reduced sections) in this thrifty and tasty gnocchi dish with peas and pancetta

Make this simple tomato and cheese pasta dish for a delicious, filling and budget-friendly supper. It is a great way to use up storecupboard ingredients

This warming and budget-friendly vegetarian soup is perfect packed in a flask for lunch. It's also easy to double the quantities and freeze half for later

The golden hue of the scrambled egg and charred onion in this dish symbolises wealth for the Lunar New Year. Top with crispy chilli oil for extra flavour

Combine lean chicken with super-healthy broccoli, ginger and garlic for a quick and cheap, weeknight dinner

Jazz up a storecupboard grain with bright fruit and herbs and serve with lamb and a harissa yogurt dressing

Whip up this budget vegetarian dinner in minutes - pile slices of light feta onto cannellini bean mash and top with tangy beetroot salsa

A thrifty dish of pork meatballs with crispy ciabatta topping and a mustard, crème fraîche sauce

Add some veg to pasta and pesto for a cheap, healthy springtime supper dish

Load up a sub with homemade hummus, beetroot, chickpeas and salad to make this filling vegan sandwich. An ideal lunch for when hunger strikes

Rustle up these easy apple pancakes in your air fryer. This simple recipe is great for a special breakfast, or dessert served with ice cream

Try this quick Korean fried rice. Spam is often used as it seasons the rice and gets really nice and crispy when fried, but ham or bacon work too

Enjoy this take on saag, packed with spinach and spices. It's perfect as a side in an Indian feast, or as a standalone dish served with chapatis

Liven up lunchtime with spicy cabbage cooked with a kick of chilli and topped with a fried egg. It's a low-fat recipe that packs in four of your 5-a-day

Sichuan peppercorns, tahini and smoked mackerel are the hero ingredients in this flavour-packed, speedy noodle dish that takes just 15 minutes to make

Packed lunch day with nothing in the fridge? This simple storecupboard pasta will save the day. Add any veg or fresh herbs you have, and use any pasta shapes

Rustle up a spicy tuna wrap for a flavour-packed lunch, ideal to pack in a lunchbox for work or school. Spring onions, gherkins and capers all go well in it too, if you want to use up what’s in the fridge

Yes, you can use your air-fryer to make fried eggs – and cook the yolk to your liking. With some models, you may just need to turn the tray halfway through