Budget recipes and advice

Hold the phone: cheap fakeaways
We've all fallen for the promise of a cheeky takeaway. Avoid temptation and cook something just as quick and just as tasty
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Batch cooking recipes to bank
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Love your leftovers
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Cooking from scratch 101
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What should you learn to cook before leaving home? Audio, 26 minutes
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BBC World Service

Take 6 ingredients

Crispy gnocchi Caprese salad. by Madeleine Dampier.
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Light meals & snacks
One pan halloumi veggie traybake by Rachel Phipps.
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Creamy ’nduja pasta. by Zena Kamgaing.
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Easy sausage and lentil stew by Justine Pattison.
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Wallet-friendly cooking inspiration

Elly's hot take on how to save

Budget meal plans

Family recipe meal plan
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Budget family batch cook meal plan
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Meal plan for six
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Slow cooker meal plan
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Budget family microwave meal plan
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Students on a budget

Over 800 recipes for students
Honestly, not all of them are pasta.
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Snacks to save when you crave
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Student budget meal plan
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Instant gratification: microwave cakes and bakes
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The unexpected student store-cupboard staples
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Money saving tips

The truth about cooking oils and which are best
How to save money by using your freezer effectively
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Yellow sticker recipes: The budget cooking trick that actually saves money
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Forget superfoods – these are the cheap everyday foods dietitians love
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Quick and easy budget dinners

Quick sausage bolognese. by Justine Pattison.
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Honey broccoli noodles. by Miguel Barclay.
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Chickpea, spinach and egg curry. by Sunil Vijayakar.
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Chicken kebab wrap. by Emily Angle.
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Batch cook to save on your shop

Slow cooker recipes for batch cooking
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Batch cook lunches for busy weeks
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Make and freeze recipes
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Batch cooking recipes
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