Sicilian-style tuna lasagne

Swap mince for canned tuna in this budget lasagne recipe, made even easier with cream cheese instead of béchamel sauce

Sticky sesame chicken & corn with slaw

Roast cheap chicken wings and frozen corn cobs with honey, peanut butter and sesame seeds for perfect party food on a budget

Sweet chilli tofu with pineapple stir-fried noodles

Stir-fry chunks of firm tofu and serve over noodles and canned pineapple pieces for a budget-friendly homemade Chinese inspired dinner

Bombay lamb wraps

Spice up cheap frozen lamb mince with Indian flavours and pile onto flour wraps or chapatis for a healthy and filling dinner

Easy peasy risotto with chilli & mint crumbs

This cheap pea risotto doesn’t skimp on flavour, with lemon zest and Italian-style hard cheese, such as pecorino or Parmesan

Smoked mackerel chowder with hedgehog garlic bread

Whip up this budget-friendly, creamy fish soup and easy garlic loaf using smoked mackerel and a few store cupboard ingredients

Frying pan pizza bianco with mushrooms & egg

This easy homemade pizza dough can be pan-fried and finished off under the grill – top with cream cheese, rosemary and an egg

Jumbo sausage roll with salsa beans

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This giant sausage roll and spicy homemade baked beans are easy to make and perfect for sharing – great for students on a budget

Calves’ liver with sticky onion relish & prosciutto

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this posh version of liver and bacon, flavoured with Marsala and sage – use any leftover relish with cheese and cold meats

Sautéed liver & apple salad with blackberry dressing

Dress up cheap chicken livers in this gorgeous salad for an impressive looking dish that’s ready in 25 minutes