Party recipes on a budget

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

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

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

These cauli bites are great for sharing at a party, or as a starter, served with soured cream and herb dressing

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

This relaxed mackerel pâté starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes - and it won't break the bank either

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

Make our easy vegetable lasagne using just a few ingredients. You can use ready-made tomato sauce and white sauce, or batch cook the sauces and freeze them

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

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

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