Plum betty

Plentiful and cheap, plums are full of flavour and goodness, so why not make them into a comforting pud?

Sweet & sour chicken skewers with fruity noodles

Kid friendly and easy to barbecue, these low-fat skewers are sure to become a family favourite

Mixed-bean chilli with wedges

A warming bowl of meat-free comfort food. Make extra for the freezer

Cheesy bean burgers

This super-satisfying, vegetarian bean burger makes a cheap and easy after-work meal for all the family

Winter vegetable pie

One portion of this delicious vegetarian shepherd's pie contains all 5 of your recommended 5-a-day intake

Crispy bacon & sausage carbonara

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Eggs, bacon and sausage – not a breakfast plate, but a delicious budget pasta dish with creamy sauce and parsley

Jacket potatoes with home-baked beans

Cold nights require comfort food, and there's no better than jacket potatoes – give yours a health boost with home-baked beans

Cheap-as-chips veggie pizza

This quick, budget take on classic spinach and egg 'florentine' pizza uses flatbreads instead of traditional dough

Salmon & broccoli cakes with watercress, avocado & tomato salad

Bump up the good-for-you factor with these vegetable-packed salmon fishcakes, served with a fresh salad

Turkey chilli jacket potatoes

Turkey mince is cheap and lean – flavour Mexican-style with cumin and paprika and serve in crisp baked potatoes