Midweek dinners

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From easy pasta dishes to one pot meals, make something cheap and tasty after work with these recipes.

Rosie Kellet’s Citrus Mackerel Spaghetti with Pangrattato

by Rosie Kellett from In for Dinner

Seafood Linguine

by Fliss Freeborn from Do Yourself a Flavour

Carolina Gelen’s Broccoli Cheddar Beans with Crispy Cheddar Panko

by Carolina Gelen from Pass the Plate

Melissa Hemsley’s Peperonata Pasta (Italian Pepper Sauce)

by Melissa Hemsley from Real Healthy

Mexican Halloumi Taco Bowls

by Ashleigh Mogford from Cardiff Mum’s Thrifty Feasts

Caprese Pesto Orzo

by Ashleigh Mogford from Cardiff Mum’s Thrifty Feasts

The best books for cooking on a budget

Cardiff Mum’s Thrifty Feasts

Ashleigh Mogford

Beat The Budget

Mimi Harrison

Budget Gluten Free

Becky Excell

Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals

Jo Scarratt-Jones, Gregg Wallace, Chris Bavin

5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food

Jamie Oliver

Do Yourself a Flavour

Fliss Freeborn

Cheap breakfasts

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These budget-friendly breakfasts will keep you fuelled for the day ahead.

Boston Baked Beans

by ManiLife from The Peanut Butter Cookbook

A Fried Egg Sandwich with Red and Brown Sauce

by Ed Smith from Good Eggs

Banana Pancakes

by Jo Scarratt-Jones from Eat Well for Less: Family Feasts on a Budget

Chorizo Baked Beans

by Rachel Phipps from Student Eats

Banana and Nutella Muffins

by Rachel Phipps from Student Eats

Hangover Cure Mexican Chilaquiles

by Rachel Phipps from Student Eats

Tips for cooking on a budget from Mimi Harrison

Budget-friendly vegan recipes

Nadiya Hussain Rhubarb and Custard Butter Kisses Recipe | Nadiya Bakes

Nadiya Hussain’s best budget cakes and bakes

Vegetarian recipes

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These vegetarian recipes make the most of affordable produce to make flavour-packed meals.

Same-day Focaccia

by Lacey Ostermann from 3 Doughs, 60 Recipes

Mary Berry’s Chargrilled Pointed Cabbage with Tomato Dressing

by Mary Berry from Mary’s Foolproof Dinners

Mexican-Inspired Bean Patty Flatbreads

by Ashleigh Mogford from Cardiff Mum’s Thrifty Feasts

Sicilian-Style Aubergine Stew

by Fliss Freeborn from Do Yourself a Flavour

Mini Spiced Halloumi Wraps

by Mimi Harrison from Beat The Budget

Veggie Croquettes with Dips | BBC Eat Well For Less BBC1 2020

Eat Well For Less Veggie Croquettes with Three Easy Dips

by Jo Scarratt-Jones from Eat Well For Less: Every Day

Easy and affordable bakes

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From cakes to shortbreads, enjoy an afternoon treat with these thrifty bakes.

Jamie Oliver Chocolate Orange Air Fryer Shortbread Recipe

Jamie Oliver’s Air Fryer Stem Ginger Shortbread

by Jamie Oliver from Easy Air Fryer

Pork and Apple Parcels | BBC Eat Well For Less BBC 1 Series 2020

Eat Well For Less Home-made Pork and Apple Rolls

by Jo Scarratt-Jones from Eat Well For Less: Every Day

Banana and Chocolate Muffins

by Amy Sheppard from The Savvy Shopper’s Cookbook

Berry and Apple Crumble

by Dr Ranj Singh from Save Money Lose Weight

Raspberry Cupcake Cheesecakes

by Chris Bavin from Good Food, Sorted: Save Time, Cook Smart, Eat Well

Coconut and Chocolate Puddings

by Jo Scarratt-Jones from Eat Well for Less: Quick & Easy Meals

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Budget-friendly vegan recipes

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Vegetarian recipes

Easy and affordable bakes

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