Make your weekly food go the distance with these flavoursome budget dinner recipes that don't compromise on flavour.
This colourful courgette spaghetti recipe is simple to cook and full of fresh flavours. Grating the courgette is super-easy and means it doesn’t need to be cooked separately – simply stir into the pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy ricotta.
Cooked in a rich tomato sauce with sweet paprika and smoky chorizo, this easy slow-cooker chicken casserole recipe is the perfect comforting family dinner. It's cooked with butter beans, so all you need to serve it with is a little crusty bread for dunking.
This hearty and wholesome slow-cooker chilli, with gentle warming spices, is one of the most versatile baby weaning recipes – suitable for infants from 12+ months*, but it also makes a great meal for all the family. Once you've prepped the chilli, you can let it slow-cook during the day while you get on with other things, plus you'll have some leftover mini portions for the freezer – bonus!
This easy vegetarian pasta recipe is perfect for rustling up when in a hurry – simply grab some peas from the freezer and blitz with fragrant mint for a quick pasta sauce that’s full of flavour.
If you like a little spice, then you’ll love these buffalo-style chicken jackets. Chicken is cooked in a buffalo-style hot sauce, with soured cream and paprika then piled on top of sweet potatoes with chopped celery for crunch.
This rich, hearty bourguignon is great for festive gatherings and chilly winter evenings. In this slow-cooker twist, the brisket is cooked until meltingly tender then shredded. Serve with pickled slaw to balance the richness and garlic baguettes for scooping up that delicious sauce. No slow-cooker? Check out our tip below on how to make this in the oven.
Packed with all the flavours of a Christmas dinner, these smash tacos are loaded with crispy turkey mince, Brie and cranberry sauce. Serve with a pot of gravy for dipping to take these festive tacos to the next level.
Say hello to your new favourite veggie side – roasting beetroots helps soften the flesh and release all of their natural sweet flavours
Try something new for pasta night
For a fast and healthy midweek dinner, try this speedy Asian-inspired salmon recipe. Sticky soy, ginger and chilli-marinated salmon is served with a crisp and colourful veggie slaw and tender pak choi for a flavour-packed meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Make the most of fresh spring produce with this green twist on a classic shakshuka. Asparagus, peas and sweet leeks are baked with crumbled feta and eggs for perfect oozing yolks – the ideal veggie brunch recipe or easy one-pot meal.
Serve up a colourful veggie supper with this hearty pilaf, packed with carrots, sweet potato, red onions and broccoli. The root veg is roasted in spices, then tossed with nutty wild rice and grated broccoli for a healthy vegetarian feast.
This delicious summery dinner is like a posh tuna pasta salad but instead of tuna we've used smoked mackerel and dressed everything in a lemony, horseradish-spiked crème fraîche dressing. Use up any leftover mackerel for lunch the next day – see recipe, below.
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.
Creamy brie and tangy cranberries give these Italian-inspired meatballs a festive flavour twist for Christmas
Crispy caramelised sprouts add a sweet crunch and festive twist to this carbonara.
Now here's a lunch that's sure to impress! Yet it's ready in just over half an hour. Shiitake mushrooms lend a meaty texture and umami flavour, balanced with fresh, creamy ricotta. We've used ready-rolled puff pastry, so it's a doddle to make.
This versatile tomato sauce has hidden veggies and a touch of heat
Serve up these fully-loaded jacket potatoes for a delicious brunch
Top your baked potato with this twist on the classic beans and cheese combo
Sausages and mash is a comfort food classic. We've taken it up a notch here by adding a homemade tomato and onion gravy recipe and grating Cheddar into the potatoes for an extra indulgent cheesy mash.
Enjoy a comforting dinnertime favourite, on your night in for two, with this scaled-down toad-in-the-hole recipe.
Pork and caramelised onion sausage meat adds a touch of meaty sweetness to these moreish pizza-style pittas.
Try something different with that pack of sausages in your fridge with this flavourful hoisin rice bowl. The sausages are broken into bite-sized nuggets to get them extra crispy, then fried with peppers and spring onions for a colourful, and speedy, stir-fry.
An Irish classic, creamy champ and sausages are a must-make if you're wanting a simple, wallet-friendly midweek meal
This is a real throw-it-all-in traybake that makes a fab family meal. Comforting gnocchi and tasty sausages make up the base, alongside plenty of chunky veg and cherry tomatoes for a pop of colour. Drizzled with pesto after baking, it's full of flavour and super-satisfying!
Whip up a classic dinner dish in under 30 minutes with this speedy sausage and mushroom stroganoff recipe
Transform leftover sausage and butter bean traybake into these tasty Greek pittas. Load your pittas with garlicky veg and crunchy salad, then finish with a dollop of feta yogurt for a meal that whole family will love.
Celebrate Bonfire Night with these sizzling, spicy sausage subs. They're topped with charred smoky veg and cheese for an epic sandwich that's packed with fireworks of flavour.
Everyone loves a pasta bake and this simple, tasty recipe using budget-friendly sausages, pesto and veg is a good one to add to your repertoire. The addition of crème fraîche and mozzarella adds an indulgent richness, but it's still cost-effective.
Charring broccoli brings extra delicious flavour that pairs wonderfully with smoky chorizo, a little chilli heat and plenty of garlic
Get ready for a flavour-packed dinner with our creamy sausage ragu – It's a perfect go-to recipe for a cosy and delicious meal! Use up your leftovers with this spicy sausage tart.
This sausage and courgette pasta bake is hearty, comforting and perfect for a midweek dinner