Bombay lamb wraps

Spice up cheap frozen lamb mince with Indian flavours and pile onto flour wraps or chapatis for a healthy and filling dinner

Smoked mackerel chowder with hedgehog garlic bread

Whip up this budget-friendly, creamy fish soup and easy garlic loaf using smoked mackerel and a few store cupboard ingredients

Frying pan pizza bianco with mushrooms & egg

This easy homemade pizza dough can be pan-fried and finished off under the grill – top with cream cheese, rosemary and an egg

Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing – great for students on a budget

Coconut & mango sponge

This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale

Spiced lamb with bulgur & tahini dressing

Flavour lamb mince with cumin and coriander and serve on a bed of tabbouleh-style wheat with parsley, tomatoes and sesame dressing

Smoky sweet potato & bean cakes with citrus salad

These storecupboard chipotle patties are not only thrifty, they count as four of your 5-a-day allowance of fruit and vegetables.

Corned beef hash

A traditional storecupboard supper of fried potatoes with thrifty corned beef. Serve with the mandatory baked beans

Spicy oven-baked chicken & chips

A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices

Smoked haddock & creamed corn curry

Everyone will love this creamy fish curry, cooled down with coconut and sweetcorn. It’s budget-friendly too