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Cheaper recipes and frugal bites to save you money in the kitchen.

  • Bombay lamb wraps

    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

    Easy
  • Smoked mackerel chowder with hedgehog garlic bread

    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

    Easy
  • Frying pan pizza bianco with mushrooms & egg

    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

    Easy
  • Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

    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

    Easy
  • Coconut & mango sponge

    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

    Easy
  • Spiced lamb with bulgur & tahini dressing

    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

    Easy
  • Smoky sweet potato & bean cakes with citrus salad

    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.

    Easy
  • Corned beef hash

    Corned beef hash

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

    Easy
  • Spicy oven-baked chicken & chips

    Spicy oven-baked chicken & chips

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

    Easy
  • Smoked haddock & creamed corn curry

    Smoked haddock & creamed corn curry

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

    Easy
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