Make this simple pasta dish using whatever you’ve got to hand, including different pasta shapes, beans or chopped tomatoes. You can leave out the chilli if you prefer
Gather friends round for a feast and serve this tear ‘n’ share bread flavoured with garlic and black olives. It can be made up to three days ahead
Get the kids to help you prep the veg for these family-friendly burgers. These veggie buns have all the comforting textures of meat but are completely vegan
Make some healthy, hearty vegan burgers layered with avocado and served with a fresh crunchy carrot and cucumber salad alongside. They’re full of goodness
Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps
Make a minimalist version of cassoulet by slow-roasting duck legs with white beans and carrots. It’s a dish that’s big on flavour but with few ingredients
Make this versatile traybake for a hearty family meal. Filling and full of fuss-free, flavourful ingredients, this is budget-friendly food at its best
Make an easy ‘fridge cake’ version of Black Forest gateau by layering cherries, chocolatey cream and chocolate biscuits. It’s a moreish dessert to end a meal
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Spruce up beans on toast with this hearty version, topped with pancetta and eggs. It works for brunch or supper, and makes a quick and easy and meal for two
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Cook our smoky beans and sausage meatballs dish in one pan – it’s ideal camping food. This recipe mostly uses storecupboard ingredients, and is easily scaled up, too
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Enjoy these Boston baked beans with a jacket potato or crusty bread. Time works its magic on this dish, but there’s very little hands-on work to do
Tuck into these easy, speedy baked eggs with cannellini beans and mushrooms on busy weeknights when you need something healthy, budget-friendly and filling
