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Make your weekly food shop go the distance with these budget dinner ideas that don't compromise on flavour. Explore our budget meals and recipes, budget recipes for family and healthy meals on a budget for lots more inspo. Need speedy budget dinner recipes? Check out our air-fryer recipes for ideas.
Seema’s mum’s chicken curry is a deeply comforting family recipe, packed with fragrant spices and slow‑simmered chicken that builds rich, layered flavour. Tender chicken thighs are cooked with a warm blend of aromatic whole spices, chilli, ginger and garlic in a spiced tomato base, finished with yogurt and fresh aromatics for depth and balance. Making the Tesco Kitchen feel like home.
Paella is said to have originated in Valencia, on Spain’s eastern coastline, where it’s traditionally made with meat and cooked on an open fire.
When Julius came to the Tesco Kitchen, he brought his signature tarragon roast chicken, inspired by a cherished family recipe and his love of classic Sunday roasts. Spatchcocked for even cooking, the chicken comes out tender with golden, crisp skin, while the cream, mustard, and tarragon sauce adds a rich, aromatic finish. It’s a confident, flavourful roast that pairs beautifully with Seema’s braised lentils and charred lemon gremolata.
Justin’s recipe is a loving nod to his childhood holidays in Hong Kong, where he first discovered the flavours and techniques that make Hainanese chicken so special. Full of traditional cooking methods, he guides Greg and Seema through all the tips and tricks for achieving perfectly poached, tender chicken, served with a variety of delicious sauces and fragrant, chicken-flavoured rice. This is the real deal, brought to life In The Kitchen.
Let the oven do all the work in this vegetarian sausage traybake recipe. Coat you veggie sausages in a honey mustard glaze, then cook with potatoes, peppers and onions.
Recreate your favourite chippy dinner at home with the help of your air-fryer. Use whatever fish you fancy, then coat in salt and vinegar crisps for a crunchy coating. Serve with proper chips and minty peas.
This easy Bangladeshi-style cod curry delivers maximum flavour and makes for a speedy summertime meal. Pile on to fluffy rice and a squeeze of lime to finish.
This spring traybake is bursting with fresh, zingy flavours and vibrant veg. The prosciutto-wrapped chicken looks fancy, but it's a doddle to prepare and there's even leftover veg for a soup the next day; see tip, below. A fab midweek meal or alternative Sunday roast.
This hearty beef stew is a brilliant winter warmer. Make your own parsnip dumplings with Cheddar and herbs and grab a spoon! The whole family will love this one.
Try Verna Gao's hokkien-style fried rice for the ultimate fakeaway! Egg fried rice is topped with a protein and veg-rich gravy, flavoured with soy and oyster sauce. This Chinese-inspired recipe is perfect for your Lunar New Year celebrations.
Whether you love to make something special for your other half for Valentine's Day or not, either way this pie recipe is one to add to your repertoire. It's inspired by Diane sauce which is rich in umami flavours. Serve with chips, or mash if you prefer!
An all in one sausage traybake is exactly what you need for those busy weeks. The secret here is marmalade... Used to glaze the sausages and also to create a fun ‘marmalade on toast’-style topping. Give it a go!
Looking for a midweek meal that's ready in just 25 minutes? This cheesy frittata is made entirely in the air-fryer and uses just 4 ingredients.
These tasty enchiladas make a hearty midweek family meal
Try a twist on a classic with this gnocchi mac and cheese recipe. The traditional pasta shape is swapped out for pillows of soft gnocchi wrapped in a creamy two-cheese sauce and served with roasted broccoli for a comforting and cosy dinner for two.
Spoil the family this weekend with this honey roast chicken recipe. Its tasty seasoning, tender onions and sweet honey takes this weekend roast dinner classic to the next level
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with a trip of cheeses to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
This 15-minute pasta dinner for two is bursting with freshness. Leeks and cabbage are gently sautéed in the artichoke oil for extra flavour, with zingy lemon and fragrant mint to finish. This is super-speedy, super-delicious weeknight food!
These cosy loaded jackets are stuffed with mozzarella, cabbage and ham and baked until golden and melty. They're easy on the purse strings and you could use up any cheese, veg or cold meats you might have in the fridge!
You can't go wrong with a chicken traybake and this fruity number featuring budget-friendly chicken drumsticks is sure to be a new favourite family meal.
Grilled halloumi cheese and crisp homemade croutons make this vibrant salad feel hearty and substantial. Served with a delicious warm tomato and chilli dressing, this salad is packed full of flavour too.
Martyn Odell, known as the Lagom Chef, brought this hearty meatball and bucatini dish when he visited Seema and Greg on In The Kitchen, sharing his passion for simple, comforting and super-delicious flavours. Perfectly seasoned meatballs are simmered in a rich, slow-cooked tomato sauce and served with al dente Tesco Finest bucatini, showcasing Martyn’s signature knack for turning humble ingredients into meals that are full of warmth and flavour.
If you're looking for healthy fish recipes, basa fillets are a great, budget-friendly option. This fresh and fragrant dinner for two is full of interesting flavours and textures, and provides 2 of your 5-a-day. It's on the table in 30 minutes, so perfect for those busy weeknights!
These fresh and fragrant noodle bowls make a satisfying lunch but could work equally well as an evening meal. Brimming with sweet, spicy and aromatic flavours, yet thrown together in 10 minutes, they're the ultimate healthy fast food!
These homemade pork meatballs, made with lean pork mince, come together in just half an hour and are loaded with fresh, fragrant flavours like ginger, spring onion, coriander and lime. Stir-fried in a ready-made teriyaki sauce alongside the rice for a crispy finish, this dish will certainly shake up your midweek meals or enjoy for a Friday night fakeaway.
This butternut squash stew is proper feel-good food for chilly days – it's loaded with flavour, warming spices and bonus points for providing 3 of your 5-a-day. Everyone will tuck into a bowl, vegan or not!
Chicken drumsticks are a great budget-friendly choice and make a tasty family meal. This dish is really low-effort – season the chicken with fajita seasoning and bake, while you whip up the slaw and cook the rice. There's certainly bags of flavour here and you'll get 2 of your 5-a-day too!
We think everyone will love these loaded fries – throw everything together and you have a brilliant midweek or weekend treat. Made with sweet potatoes and a tin of taco mixed beans, they provide 2 of your 5-a-day and are high in vitamin C. If you prefer a milder chilli or are serving to kids, just omit the fresh chilli topping.
If you're looking for healthy fish recipes, give these tasty fish tacos a go. They're ideal for a quick midweek meal or Friday night fakeaway, and using frozen battered fish makes prep even easier. Let everyone help themselves to toppings for a fun, family tea.
Ilhan is a food writer and author of The Ramadan Kitchen. Here she shares her one of her favourite recipes for Ramadan – a one-pan creamy chicken lasagne.
Here's a dreamy pub menu-inspired combo: chips that are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and sticky, salty ham, finished with an egg that’s perfect for dunking. We’ve added a smoky tomato glaze to the ham and pickled cucumber to cut through the richness.
We’ve given family favourite chicken Kiev a makeover, swapping the mash for fluffy focaccia to soak up that delicious garlicky butter. Tuck into this epic chicken sandwich for a special lunch or a cosy night in.
This speedy stir-fry is ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Chinese leaf adds a veggie crunch and be sure to fry the pork mince until it goes nice and crispy. Serve with your favourite chilli sauce, if you like!