Cottage pie

An old family favourite this recipe will certainly become a favourite with your family. Tasty lamb mince and fluffy mashed potato make this a budget-friendly and filling dinner.

Chicken soup

Nothing soothes the soul like chicken soup. You can use this recipe as a good base for classic chicken soup, or add some chilli, lime, ginger and coriander for a thai-style version.

Kids’ nachos

Make these kid-friendly nachos with a gentle spice mix that even the fussiest of eaters will love. Serve with corn nachos and let the hungry hordes dig in!

Tuna patties

Tuna patties are a great budget dinner option that the whole family can enjoy. With a crunchy exterior, these patties are made of tuna, potato and diced vegetables and are delicious served with a green salad.

Friday fish bake

If you prefer to eat fish on Fridays then this is a great dinner option for you and your family. Using canned tuna or salmon this is a variation of the traditional 'tuna mornay'.

Salmon, corn and rice cakes

Add leftover cooked rice to pantry staples to conjure up these tasty fish cakes that are full of sweet veggies and nutritious salmon. They don't take long to make or cook and are great for lunch or for dinner with a crisp salad and a baked potato.

Lamb koftas and greek salad

This traditional Greek salad is fantastic when served with lamb koftas. It has a wonderful dressing that comes from the natural juices of the tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil. It's best served at room temperature so you can appreciate the flavours of all the vegetables

Quiche lorraine

This tasty recipe for quiche lorraine is not only delicious but also made easier by using a pre-made pastry flan case. You can even add some of your other favourite ingredients to make this quiche your own

Fish croquettes

These fish croquettes combine tuna or salmon with yummy mashed potato and other sneaky veggies. Lightly pan-fried, they're nice and crunchy and the kids will devour them!

Incy mincy fried rice

Mince, bacon and veggies go into making this fried rice recipe twice as nice and a great way to use up mince from the freezer when you can't face making spag bol yet again! And the best bit? Kids love it!