This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It's healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories
25 mins
Easy
Vegetarian
Fajita chicken rice bowl with burnt lime
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.19 ratings
Make crowd-pleasing fajitas the easy way with this one-tray recipe that's full of nutrients and low in fat and calories. It makes a speedy midweek meal
25 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings
Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve
1 hr 20 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.6 ratings
Get the best out of seasonal parsnips in this one-pot roast that’s quick enough to make for a midweek dinner. Enjoy with steamed greens or broccoli
1 hr 20 mins
Easy
Gluten-free
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings
Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices and lemon zest, then grill to make these flavourful chicken skewers. Serve in flatbreads with salad and cucumber yogurt
Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds
1 hr 15 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegan
Stir-fried beef with ginger
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.10 ratings
Forget a takeaway – make this beef and green pepper stir-fry with fragrant lemongrass and ginger instead. Marinate the beef while you prep the other ingredients
28 mins
Easy
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.9 ratings
Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese
42 mins
Easy
Vegetarian
Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch
27 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian
A star rating of 4 out of 5.5 ratings
Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day
1 hr 5 mins
Easy
Healthy
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.20 ratings
Make a chickpea curry served with raita for a brilliant budget-friendly family meal. As well as being quick and easy, it's healthy too
35 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free
A star rating of 3 out of 5.5 ratings
Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level
Make the most of leftover Christmas turkey (or chicken) and use it in a low-cost, easy pasta bake. A few leftover pigs in blankets make for a nice surprise, too
40 mins
Easy
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.37 ratings
The perfect budget-friendly, filling supper for one. The fragrant, zesty flavour of sumac is a refreshing contrast to the creamy whipped feta
1 hr 25 mins
Easy
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Spicy ‘vedgeree’
A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.14 ratings
Try our veggie twist on kedgeree for a healthy supper. Like the traditional version, it's served with boiled eggs and has a lovely mild curry flavour
1 hr 20 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.182 ratings
A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney
55 mins
Easy
Healthy
Sardine pasta with crunchy parsley crumbs
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.27 ratings
An affordable way to include oily fish in your diet. Canned sardines are a great source of omega 3 and add oomph to this simple, family pasta dish
35 mins
Easy
Healthy
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.20 ratings
This easy hash is full of punchy flavours, and makes a satisfying midweek family supper with streaky bacon, pineapple and spicy seasoned potatoes
50 mins
Easy
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Glaze chicken wings in sticky sauce and serve with jasmine rice for an easy family meal. Chicken wings are budget-friendly and full of flavour
50 mins
Easy
Slow-cooker pumpkin soup
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings
Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously
15 hrs 15 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegan
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.47 ratings
A saucy, warming casserole with Cumberland sausages, chilli gravy and kidney beans. It's budget-friendly and ready in less than 30 minutes too
25 mins
Easy
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.34 ratings
Everyone will love this creamy fish curry, cooled down with coconut and sweetcorn. It's budget-friendly too
40 mins
Easy
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.12 ratings
A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices
55 mins
Easy
Scandi meatballs
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.12 ratings
Put mushroom soup to clever use in this Scandinavian-style beef meatball dish with dill sauce
Pasta is one of the cheapest and most filling pantry staples you can buy, and that's exactly why it's the perfect food to feed to a crowd! Plus, everyone loves a good pasta dish. Grab yourself a buffet server warming tray so you can pop your cooked pasta inside and keep it warm all evening long!
Potatoes were also inexpensive and used extensively. Some meals even used both. One of these meals was called the Poor Man's Meal. It combined potatoes, onions, and hot dogs into one hearty, inexpensive dish, which was perfect for the hard times people had fallen on.
When money is tight, it can be challenging to eat well and maintain a balanced diet. However, with some careful planning and smart shopping, it is possible to enjoy nutritious and satisfying meals on a budget of just $20 a day.
The most hated food title goes to the anchovy, with 50% of those polled saying they hated the fish. Of that number, 58% of anchovy haters were women and 43% were men. With Halloween coming up, it might be prudent to stock up on any candy other than black licorice.
Look for recipes that use those foods and ingredients. Enjoy grains more often. Grains such as rice, pasta, barley and couscous are inexpensive and can be used in many different recipes. Try them in soups, stews and salads such as Lentil Bolognese and Curry Chickpea Pasta Salad.
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