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Make your weekly food go the distance with these flavoursome budget dinner recipes that don't compromise on flavour.
Chinese five spice-flavoured honey gives these chicken nuggets a sweet kick that kids especially will love. Serve with egg-fried veg-packed rice for your new favourite fakeaway dish.
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.
Try something new with your roast this Sunday by making our air-fryer roast potatoes
Crispy fried chicken sounds like a weekend treat, but this tasty recipe using spicy tortilla chips is air-fried making it speedy, succulent and lighter than your favourite fried chicken dish. Serve with potatoes and peas for a really enjoyable meal any night of the week.
Traditional lasagne is a well-loved Italian classic, but can be a labour of love to cook from scratch. For something simpler but just as delicious, try this creamy ham and cheese lasagne recipe. There's only one filling to make, it smells amazing when it comes out of the oven and it's so moreish, no one will notice there's hidden veg in it!
This tasty twist on traditional fajitas uses juicy chipolatas, which are quick and easy to cook. With all the classic spicy and zesty flavours of fajitas plus your favourite toppings, this is a winning dinner for any night of the week.
These TikTok viral salmon bites are certainly worth the hype. We've given ours a firecracker twist by marinading the fish with sweet chilli sauce. Cook your salmon in the air-fryer for extra crispy skin.
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.
Let the oven do all the work with this easy Greek-style sausage traybake. Drizzle your veg with a garlic, lemon and oregano oil, then roast with sausages until golden. Serve with a dollop of feta yogurt. Use any leftovers to make our Greek sausage pittas for dinner tomorrow.
All your favourites from a fish finger dinner in one pie.
Try something different with a packet of fish fingers and turn them into this hearty fish finger pie. Baked in a creamy parsley sauce and topped with fluffy mash, this is sure to be a new family favourite.
Mushrooms are one of those ingredients we often get stuck in a recipe rut with – so I’ve come up with a recipe that gives them a whole new flavour everyone will love. This delicious dinner contains 3 of your 5-a-day and, at under £1 a portion, it’s great value. Go on, give it a go...
Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavourful fish curry recipe is an easy leftover salmon idea. The flaky fish joins spinach in a creamy coconut sauce spiced with curry powder, turmeric and chilli. Serve with basmati rice, a scattering of coriander and lime wedges to squeeze over.
This super-quick, super-easy Thai green curry is great for a midweek meal when you're in a rush. It's packed full of tasty veggies, including broccoli and mangetout, and a fantastic crunch is added with the inclusion of cashew nuts.
Love it or hate it, this mac 'n' cheese is packed with umami, flavours, this comforting dish is a firm family favourite! Pillowy gnocchi are roasted, then covered in a Marmitey cheese sauce and topped with buttery Marmite toast crumbs.
All the flavours of a cooked breakfast wrapped in a soft tortilla makes this burrito a great breakfast or easy brunch. The barbecue sauce adds a lovely smoky flavour to the beans, but omit if you prefer.
These crunchy, spicy cauliflower bites are the perfect vegan alternative to the popular bang bang chicken.
This super simple vegan biryani is packed full of flavour. Tikka cauliflower is stirred into gently spiced rice with peppers, onion and ginger. Made entirely in one pot, this curry is a total midweek winner.
Roast your veg with paprika and thyme for a wonderful smoky flavour. Pour over a glossy cheese sauce, then bake until golden.
A budget-friendly veggie dish for any time of day
Jamie says: “This veg-packed pasta bake heroes affordable Savoy cabbage, uses up leftover bread, and will have the kids coming back for more – and at less than £1 a portion, it shows that eating well doesn’t have to cost you more.”
Jamie says: "This is a beautiful cross between a pie and a samosa, filled with tender potatoes, sweet peas and – of course – loads of lovely spinach"
A tasty Mexican-inspired dish with chicken mince meatballs and all the taco toppings
A classic fish finger sandwich with a spicy sriracha twist
Jamie says: “This super-versatile, easy-to-make sauce is a back-to-school saviour. Batch it up and pop it in the freezer for those busy midweek evenings”
Jamie says: “I love this quick, simple one-pan dish with a passion – it’s a crowd-pleaser, bringing Italy and Provence together. Purists may judge the frozen veg base hack, but they’re missing out!”
This feel-good meal is packed full with vibrant veg. Use turmeric and cumin to gently spice lentils, then stir into fluffy rice. We like ours served with charred broccoli and a dollop of natural yogurt.
Italian-style minestrone is the base for this rich, pasta soup dish
This super speedy supper is so fun to make, and a great way to transform hardy greens into a deliciously silky pasta sauce. So simple, but, boy, is it good
East meets West in these summery pork kebabs with a warm, spicy kick
A delicious veggie burger with all the trimmings
A fresh and fragrant sticky chicken dish ready in 25
An easy, speedy veggie burrito recipe