
Budget recipes
Thrifty recipes to help you keep cooking costs down. Try our budget-friendly salads, jacket potatoes or wraps for lunch, and our curries, pasta and pizza for dinner.
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Gnocchi with peas & pancetta
Make the most of potatoes (which often end up in supermarket reduced sections) in this thrifty and tasty gnocchi dish with peas and pancetta
Lemon & herb chicken traybake with butter beans & potato wedges
Make this versatile traybake for a hearty family meal. Filling and full of fuss-free, flavourful ingredients, this is budget-friendly food at its best
Hot pasta salad
This a good source of vitamin C and packed full of veg. Take some to work
Air fryer quesadillas
Throw together cheese, tomatoes, chilli, spring onions and chorizo to make these easy air fryer quesadillas – they'll prove a hit with the whole family
Easy chicken stew
Make this healthy chicken stew – it's simple and perfect for a filling family supper. Our easy, low-fat recipe is delicious served with a warm cheese scone
Greek-style beans
Rustle up a butter bean, tomato and feta stew for a quick and healthy midweek meal. Enjoy with toasted sourdough on the side to mop up all the sauce
Chole with cumin rice & raita
Make a chickpea curry served with raita for a brilliant budget-friendly family meal. As well as being quick and easy, it's healthy too
Easy sausage & fennel risotto
Warm up on chilly nights with this comforting risotto. It's a budget-friendly choice for feeding the family on busy weeknights
Roasted cauliflower with tomato & cashew sauce
For an easy veggie dinner, try this roasted cauliflower in a creamy tomato and cashew sauce. You can use peanut butter instead of cashew, if you like
Garlic mushroom flatbread pizzas
Top flatbreads with mozzarella and garlic mushrooms for an easy and speedy midweek meal. Cut into wedges and serve with a green salad on the side
Posh egg, chips & beans
Whip up a classic egg and chips with smoky beans for an easy dinner or weekend brunch. This version is healthy, high in fibre and low-calorie too
Green baked eggs
Make a batch of spiced lentils, then use it as a base for three more meals, including these green baked eggs. Serve with crusty bread or toasted flatbreads
Masala frittata with avocado salsa
A spicy twist on a simple frittata recipe, with Masala paste, coriander and plump cherry tomatoes. Pair it with our avocado salsa for a light and budget-friendly supper
Prawn & chorizo frittata
Never tried seafood with spicy chorizo? Give it a go in this simple supper for two
Pear, chocolate & oat pudding
Indulge in our gooey, rich, chocolatey pud. It's budget-friendly, and just as good for a Friday night treat as it is for a casual dinner party dessert
Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans
This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing - great for students on a budget
Swede & pancetta spaghetti
Try this budget-friendly twist on the classic carbonara with seasonal swede, pancetta and plenty of parmesan. Need a comforting simple supper? This is it
Clementine pork steaks
A tasty pork one-pot full of fruity flavours. Try getting creative with your leftovers and replace the pork with turkey or ham
Miso mushroom & tofu noodle soup
Rustle up this miso, mushroom and tofu noodle soup with just six simple ingredients. Healthy and low in calories, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper
Aromatic lamb with dates
A warming one-pot with a Moroccan feel, perfect served with couscous
Feta, tomato & olive loaded fries
Bake some budget-friendly frozen fries and pile them high with a moreish Greek-inspired topping of feta, olives, tomatoes and cucumber. Great for sharing
Smoked mackerel chowder with hedgehog garlic bread
Whip up this budget-friendly, creamy fish soup and easy garlic loaf using smoked mackerel and a few store cupboard ingredients
Corned beef hash
A traditional storecupboard supper of fried potatoes with thrifty corned beef. Serve with baked beans for a simple lunch or supper.
Spicy oven-baked chicken & chips
A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices





























