Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup This is the tomato soup that makes you realise tinned soup has been lying to you. Two tins of chopped tomatoes, some stock and a ...

Lentil and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping This is shepherd's pie with a twist that actually works. Sweet potato mash on top brings a ...

Cheesy Garlic Flatbreads These flatbreads are the shortcut to fresh bread without the wait. No yeast means no proving time, and the dough comes together in ...

Slow Cooker Sausage and Bean Stew This is the kind of meal that makes a slow cooker worth every penny. Six budget sausages and a tin of butter beans turn into ...

Spinach and Feta Frittata A frittata is the ultimate throw-it-together meal. Eggs are still one of the cheapest proteins around, and a small amount of feta ...

Budget Chicken and Lentil Curry Chicken thighs are the budget cook's best friend. At roughly 60p per thigh they are half the price of breast meat and have far ...

Smoky Sweet Potato Tacos Sweet potato tacos are proof that meat-free does not mean boring. Sweet potatoes roast up beautifully with smoky paprika and cumin - ...

Lentil and Tomato Soup with Pasta This is the soup you make when you want something that actually fills you up rather than just warming your hands. Red ...

Budget Beef Mince Stroganoff Beef stroganoff is usually a special occasion dish made with expensive steak, but this version uses budget mince and honestly ...

Courgette and Cheese Fritters Courgettes are one of the best value vegetables in any UK supermarket - you can regularly pick up two or three for under a ...