Cheap family recipes

A saucy, warming casserole with Cumberland sausages, chilli gravy and kidney beans. It's budget-friendly and ready in less than 30 minutes too

This puff pastry slice requires minimum fuss. Use Italian cheese as a simple base and top with garlic mushrooms and salad leaves

A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices

Make a batch of these finger-lickin' chicken dippers for an easy and fun family meal. Serve with rice, salad and a peanut butter dipping sauce

This lunchbox or picnic-friendly dish takes an Italian-style thick omelette and adds some Indian spice, along with potatoes, peas and coriander

Tinned fish and sweetcorn are a lifesaver when you need to rustle up some simple potato patties for a healthy, budget-friendly supper

Spiced lamb and chickpea patties with yogurt, coriander and salad make the perfect filling for flatbread

A warming bowl of vegetarian chilli makes for great comfort food. Serve with potato wedges for a healthy weeknight supper, and be sure to make extra for the freezer

Eggs, bacon and sausage - not a breakfast plate, but a delicious budget pasta dish with creamy sauce and parsley

Serve this budget-friendly baked gnocchi with tomatoes, mozzarella, capers and olives for a delicious midweek family meal when you're short on time

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Use this easy crêpe mix to make sweet or savoury pancakes. There's enough batter to make a main course and dessert for a family of four.

This super-satisfying, vegetarian bean burger makes a cheap and easy after-work meal for all the family

This quick, budget take on classic spinach and egg 'florentine' pizza uses flatbreads instead of traditional dough

This warming bake is a real family winner, it's cheap, low-fat and superhealthy

Cheap and easy to prepare, but fun for everyone to put together - the yogurt dressing really makes these

Enjoy a baked rather than fried tortilla, making it healthier and easier to throw together. If you don’t have manchego, you can use cheddar or crumbled feta

Plentiful and cheap, plums are full of flavour and goodness, so why not make them into a comforting pud?

Prepare these pesto egg and feta muffin bites for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as part of a picnic hamper. Simple to make, kids will love them!

A healthy and filling lunch which is easy and cheap to make too - great for hungry kids

When the kids have friends over, this stack of ribs and spuds is a cheap, crowd-pleasing, prepare-ahead option

Add some veg to pasta and pesto for a cheap, healthy springtime supper dish

Kid friendly and easy to barbecue, these low-fat skewers are sure to become a family favourite

Pittas bursting with homemade falafels and salad make a low-fat lunch or light supper for less than a pound per serving