Shepherds pie

    Shepherds pie or cottage pie as it is sometimes called, is a great budget recipe. It is simple, easy, comfort food at it's best. You can have this on the table for under $10.

      Meatza

      This meatza is a pizza made with lean mince. It’s almost like a giant Italian-style meatball made into a pizza. Best of all it is low-carb. It's perfect for those following a Paleo diet.

        Mince fajitas

        This is a Mexican dish with super-powers - inside the meaty filling lurks a bunch of hidden vegetables. So even if your kids baulk at the lettuce and tomato added to the fajitas, you can feel a little bit smug about the fact that they're happily munching into veggies and they don't even know it!

          Double Burgers

          Takeaway can get pretty expensive when you need to feed the whole family dinner, so make your own burgers! These burger patties taste great and they're great for your budget, too!

            Lucy’s meatloaf

            Whoever you are Lucy, your meatloaf recipe is fantastic! This hearty midweek meal uses a mix of beef and pork mince for maximum flavour. Slice the cold leftovers for tasty lunch box sandwiches the following day.

              Lasagne

              Nothing says winter like a home-baked lasagne! This budget-friendly recipe will make enough to feed eight people or today's dinner, tomorrow night's dinner and some in the freezer for 'I don't want to cook' nights!