Budget entertaining recipes

We've made leeks the star of our elegant, simple starter. Hazelnuts add crucial crunch and the anchovy dressing gives the dish an umami depth of flavour

Enjoy a comforting bowl of gnocchi with parmesan and black pepper. It's simple but utterly delicious – and the best part is, it only takes seven minutes to make

Make our baked eggs with spinach, coconut and turmeric flavours for a weeknight supper or lazy weekend brunch. It comes with a cheat’s version of a paratha

Warm up on chilly nights with this comforting risotto. It's a budget-friendly choice for feeding the family on busy weeknights

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

Make our budget-friendly steak supper even better with a tarragon and mushroom sauce. Serve it with homemade chips for a cosy night in with the family, or for a special occasion like Father's Day

The parsnip makes the pudding extra light and soft – much like a carrot cake. Its earthy sweetness works wonderfully with the glossy caramel sauce

Cooking the salmon slowly in oil, or ‘confit’-ing it, is a restaurant way of keeping the fillets wonderfully soft and moist

Treat family and friends to Mexican-inspired loaded fries. This plant-based dish is great for entertaining, whether for a movie night or party

Ready-made pastry and marzipan make these tarts a doddle to make for summer dinner parties

Fresh-tasting and fabulously low-fat chicken - perfect served with sticky coconut rice

Gordon Ramsay keeps the cost of entertaining down by working his magic on a cheap cut of meat

The trick with this classic one-pot is to use a cheaper cut of meat, which means you’ll skimp on price but not quality

Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead

Blend leeks and butter beans to make this filling winter soup. Top with crispy chorizo and rosemary for a final flourish and serve with crusty bread

All the flavours of a gorgeous mug of malty cocoa, combined into a delicious ice cream

Angela's ultimate version of the Italian classic is lower in fat but still wonderfully creamy

A smarter version of the traditional rhubarb crumble, perfect for dinner parties - use ready-made dessert pastry to keep it simple

A simple, fresh-tasting salad to serve as part of a summery buffet

Serve this healthy, vibrant, veggie blend cold as a Spanish-style gazpacho or hot as a comforting supper

A tasty pork one-pot full of fruity flavours. Try getting creative with your leftovers and replace the pork with turkey or ham

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

The tangy dressing gives this salad a punch and lightness that fits well into a varied buffet lunch

Throw a whole new spin on fish pie with this flaky puff pastry bake - filled with capers, basmati and red peppers too