Chorizo & rosemary pearl barley risotto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. Spicy Spanish sausage provides a rich flavour and vibrant colour

Pilchard puttanesca

Raid the storecupboard and knock up this tomato-based Italian pasta supper in twenty minutes.

Smoked haddock chowder

A rich, smoky satisfying soup that can be made in advance and frozen until needed – it’s easily doubled too

Stuffed marrow bake

Make the most of marrow with this superhealthy budget family supper

Frying pan pizza

Not good for you? Think again, this easy to make pizza is low fat and full of calcium

Storecupboard spaghetti puttanesca

An easy spaghetti for all the family that requires little or no shopping

Raid-the-fridge rice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Great for when all you have left in the fridge are the basics – bacon, mushrooms and a bit of cheese

Poached pears in spiced tea

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Feelgood fish cakes

These budget-friendly fish cakes made with canned sardines are packed full of good stuff

Potato, pepper & chorizo stew with fried eggs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Budget-friendly, Mexican-style pepper stew topped with an egg – a huevos rancheros for supper time