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Eating well doesn't have to break the bank. Have a look at our delicious healthy budget meals.
Inspired by Southern Italy, this caponata stew is packed with colourful veggies for a delicious summer main. Top with fried seabass and fresh basil to garnish or serve on its own for a hearty yet summery, vegan-friendly meal.
This hearty chicken hotpot recipe with chunky veg, mushrooms, and a golden potato topping, is the perfect fuss-free meal. Serve this simple dinner idea with green beans and tuck in.
Homemade lime pickle is easier than you think. It needs 7 days in the storecupboard to be fully ready, but only 5 minutes of your time. The lime chunks pickle in delicious spices, ginger, garlic and vinegar to become the ultimate accompaniment to your curry night.
This classic Italian salad gets an upgrade with the help of crispy, skin-on chicken breasts, salty olives and capers
This beautiful Italian focaccia is packed with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes and fragrant rosemary, and makes a deliciously aromatic loaf that's perfect for sharing with friends
Slow-roasted until mouthwateringly tender and rubbed in a blend of fragrant herbs, this Italian-inspired pork is perfect for elevating your classic Sunday roast.
These crispy stuffed olives are seriously worth the hype. Make a garlic and cheese sauce to fill your olives, then coat in golden breadcumbs. We like to use an air-fryer to cook these to get them extra crispy.
A delicious seafood starter for a springtime weekend lunch. Satisfying and fresh, these crispy sourdough bruschettas are made with thinly sliced fennel, sweet crab, lemon and olive oil. Top tip: if you haven't any dill, use the fennel fronds instead.
This quick and easy pasta dish is perfect for dinner in a hurry. A tender mix of prawns, mussels and squid are cooked with garlic, chilli and sweet tomatoes for a zingy sauce to coat the long ribbons of pasta.
Everyone will love this easy yet impressive spaghetti dish that's creamy, zingy and packed with flavour. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's ideal for those busy weekdays when you need something quick and healthy.
This quick and easy pasta sauce recipe is perfect for a speedy midweek meal. Arrabbiata is a classic Italian spicy sauce made of tomatoes, chilli and garlic. We’ve added black olives and a sprinkling of basil and Parmesan to make it that bit more special.
A classic Italian pasta dish made with onion, garlic, tomatoes and fresh basil.
This spicy sausage ragu with spirali is a flavour-packed family-favourite
Need a simple chicken skewers recipe that's great for the whole family? Get these spiced chicken skewers grilled for a healthy winner dinner. Served alongside a fresh, vibrant chickpea salad, a yogurt dressing and wholemeal pittas, there'll be no complaints once this is on the table.
This great dish feels like a treat, but is simple enough for a midweek dinner
Slow-cooked until tender and coated in a mouthwateringly sticky glaze, this duck is a stunning centrepiece to serve up on Christmas day. Serve with roasted shallots, juicy clementines and cinnamon sticks for a wonderfully festive main.
A summer party just wouldn't be complete without a selection of delicious finger sandwiches. Taking just 10 minutes to make, these savoury snacks are packed with herby cream cheese, refreshing cucumber and punchy Marmite and will keep guests coming back.
Make family dinner a flavour fiesta with this simple chorizo frittata. We've used tinned potatoes because they have a great bite to them. Serve alongside chopped tomatoes and homemade garlic mayo for dipping.
Try a different type of veggie curry: by adding okra. Simmering this versatile African fruit for up to 25 minutes makes it delightfully tender. Simple, spicy and super-tasty. Serve with chapattis, if liked.
Breakfast that tastes like dessert? Yes please!
Shredded Wheat makes an excellent crunchy coating for these fish goujons
Make a batch of these super-tasty and healthy fishcakes so you've always got dinner on standby. This recipe, using versatile tinned crab meat, is easily doubled and the fishcakes can be frozen cooked or uncooked. To cook from frozen, cover the pan and fry for an extra 3-4 mins until piping hot throughout.
Spend an afternoon making a batch of delicious homemade tomato sauce. It's super-versatile and packed with veggies. Use it to top pizzas, stir through pasta or use as a base for curries and chillies. Once you've tried homemade, you'll never look back!
Cooling cucumber, zingy lime and bitter-sweet tonic water create a refreshing mojito-inspired mocktail that's just perfect for summer. We've used elderflower tonic water for a lovely floral note, but you could use classic tonic water, if you like.
This ginger and turmeric mocktail certainly packs a punch! Loaded with fresh ginger and fresh turmeric, blended with tangy apple juice and refreshing, bitter-sweet tonic water, it's the perfect summer sip for parties and picnics.
Enjoy all the flavours of a lasagne without the faff. Simply stir broken lasagne sheets through a garlicky tomato sauce then bake until soft and golden - no need for layering! Chuck in some sweet potatoes, spinach and lentils to pack in 2 of your 5-a-day (plus some mozzarella to melt on top!)
We've taken the bold and fragrant flavours of a classic Greek salad and turned it into a filling meal with baked baby potatoes. We've swapped traditional feta for reduced-fat salad cheese that's baked whole with herbs, seeds and spice – the result is a lovely, healthy summery meal you can enjoy for lunch or later.
Chilli and lime is a classic combo for barbecued prawns and these skewers can be griddled or cooked over the coals, making them a versatile summer dish. This recipe includes baked potato wedges, try adding a green salad or seasonal veg for a balanced family meal.
This fresh and flavoursome salad is a true celebration of spring, with a trio of seasonal veg including British asparagus. Homemade croutons add a simple, yet special finish touch, while the charred veg and raw, shaved asparagus provides an interesting mix of textures. What a great alfresco lunch.
Here's a tasty new way to serve seasonal asparagus: in a flavour-packed fried rice dish inspired by Indonesian cuisine. We have fiery ginger, fragrant coriander, punchy spring onions and lots of zingy lime. Adding chicken ups the protein creating a delicious, super-fast dinner for two.
This healthier version of a shawarma is filled with crispy spiced cauliflower and a zingy salsa for a colourful veg-packed dinner. Add coriander and soya yogurt for freshness and serve with sweet potato fries, if you like.
This veggie frittata is an easy and healthy dinner idea that comes together quickly. We've added in broken lasagne sheets for extra texture, but you could switch this out for sliced potatoes,, if you like. Serve with a crunchy salad and a dollop of mayo for dipping.
These vegan pakora burgers are a great way to up your family's veg intake. The patties are packed with spinach, chickpeas, carrots and a dash of garam masala for a little heat. Serve in rolls with a dollop of cooling raita alongside homemade potato wedges.