
Budget winter recipes
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Coconut & squash dhansak
This quick and easy vegetarian curry is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner – with butternut squash, coconut milk, lentils and spinach
Spaghetti puttanesca
Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family
Turkey pasta bake
Make the most of leftover Christmas turkey (or chicken) and use it in a low-cost, easy pasta bake. A few leftover pigs in blankets make for a nice surprise, too
Slow-cooker sausage casserole
You can use your favourite type of sausages to make this family-friendly slow-cooker casserole. Serve it over pasta, in baked potatoes or with bread
Hearty lamb & barley soup
This Lancashire hotpot in soup form is nourishing and filling, but low in fat
Vegan lentil & sweet potato cottage pie
Serve your family our hearty meat-free pie for dinner. The rich umami sauce is made with soy and mustard powder, and pumpkin seeds add a good crunch
Sausage & winter greens cannelloni
Stretch a pack of sausages and feed the whole family with this cannelloni. The meaty ragu sauce is bulked out with nutrient-dense winter greens
Quick & spicy nasi goreng
Save on the washing up with this speedy supper for one, with wholesome ingredients like Chinese cabbage and brown rice, finished with a fried egg
Winter vegetable & lentil soup
When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day
Sausages with creamy lentils
Update the great British banger with a side of creamy green lentils - a great storecupboard alternative to potatoes
Slow-cooker chicken korma
Make a mild and creamy korma in the slow cooker. Sure to become a family favourite, slow cooking ensures tender chicken and a rich, fragrant curry sauce
Soup maker vegetable soup
Whizz up this versatile vegetable soup in a soup maker using your favourite vegetables. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche and some herbs
Chocolate fridge cake
Sophisticated and intensely chocolatey with a hit of juicy raisins and crunchy biscuit pieces, serve this decadent chocolate fridge cake as a teatime treat
Red lentil & squash dhal
A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney
Slow cooker vegetable lasagne
Make this low-calorie veggie lasagne as a lighter alternative to the traditional bake. It's layered with pasta, ratatouille and sliced aubergine, and packs in all of your five-a-day
Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette
A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet
Slow-cooker hot chocolate
Hosting a party? Try this slow-cooker hot chocolate for an easy way to serve a crowd. You could also add your favourite liqueur to each mug
Indian winter soup
This warming winter soup is high in fibre, low in fat and can be frozen for ultimate convenience
Microwave banana pudding
This pud will be a hit with all the family, and it only takes 20 minutes to make
Soup maker leek and potato soup
Serve up this creamy leek and potato soup on cold days when you want something warming and comforting. Made with a soup maker, it's good for lunch or supper
Microwave chilli
For a super speedy supper, try Jack Monroe's vegetarian kidney bean chilli - a great way to get 2 of your 5-a-day in this microwavable, midweek meal
Soup maker mushroom soup
Use a soup maker to make this easy, creamy mushroom soup. Chestnut or button mushrooms work well. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers
Butternut squash & white bean tagliatelle. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Cook smart with this butternut squash and white bean tagliatelle. It's a wholesome, budget-friendly dinner using a fuss-free all-in-one cooking method
Pressure cooker beef curry
Make this beef curry in a pressure cooker for an easy midweek meal. Serve with rice or naan bread to mop up the juices