Spicy Lentil and Carrot Soup Red lentils are the backbone of budget cooking. A 500g bag costs around £1.40 in most UK supermarkets and will make at least 4 ...

Cheesy Potato and Onion Bake A potato bake is one of those dishes that proves cheap food does not have to be boring. With just potatoes, onions, milk and ...

One Pot Tomato and Butter Bean Stew Butter beans are one of the most underrated storecupboard ingredients in British cooking. They are cheap, filling and ...

Cornish Pasty Recipe A proper pasty is one of the best value meals you can make. For 78p each you get meat, veg and pastry in one portable package that works ...

Lemon and Thyme Roasted Carrots with Couscous Roasting carrots transforms them from something ordinary into something you'd happily pay good money for in a ...

Spicy Black Bean and Sweetcorn Salsa Rice This is the kind of meal that proves budget eating doesn't have to be boring. It's bright, zesty, filling and costs ...

Broccoli and Stilton Bake Broccoli and Stilton is a classic flavour combination that works just as well in a pasta bake as it does in a soup. The Stilton ...

Pumpkin and Sage Soup Pumpkin soup feels like it should be expensive because it tastes so good, but tinned pumpkin puree is one of the best value ingredients ...

Crispy Chickpea and Potato Curry This curry is a game changer for budget cooking. The crispy roasted chickpeas give it a texture that feels almost like a ...

Budget Beef and Barley Soup Beef mince is one of the most versatile budget ingredients, but a little goes a long way in soup. This recipe uses just 150g of ...