We all know eating in season saveson cash, but there are many other ways to go thrifty on dinner, without the compromise. Introducing our favourite please-everyone dinners you can turn to when the purse strings are a little tight.
Pumpkin soup
Warm up this winter with our easy, creamy pumpkin soup. When you're looking for simple and quick lunch or dinner ideas, this traditional recipe ticks all the boxes. All you need are five ingredients, and it’s ready to eat in around 30 minutes.
Risotto carbonara
If you thought cream in carbonara was controversial, just wait until you meet our cheesy carbonara risotto. If eating it is wrong, then we don't want to be right.
Tuna and caper pasta with crispy breadcrumbs
Make the most of canned tuna with this fresh and easy pasta dish.
Matt Preston's French onion soup
The best thing to know about French onion soup mix is that French onion soup made without it tastes even better.
Spaghetti in cherry tomato sauce
If you're stuck for inspiration, try this easy pasta dish that you can put together with just a few ingredients.
Roasted sweet potatoes with chilli and seeds
For the busy cook, microwaving is the best way to get ahead. Chef Matt Wilkinson's roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy.
Quick and delicious mushroom and thyme soup
The earthy, umami magic of mushrooms stars in this rich and creamy soup, which only takes around 30 minutes to get on the table.
Cauliflower soup
Cauliflower adds texture and creaminess to hearty winter dishes, plus it’s cheap as chips and great for your health. Warm up to this beaut brassica tonight with a big bowl of our creamy cauliflower and potato soup. A family friendly way to add vegetables to weeknight dinners, and leftovers make a top workday lunch.
Spanakorizo (Greek spinach rice)
"Rice may be one of the simplest ingredients, but it can take on a host of textures and flavours, from rich and creamy to light and fresh", says Phoebe Wood.
Spicy chickpeas with soppressata and eggs
Can't decide between baked beans and poached eggs? Try out this all-in-one breakfast combination.
Colin Fassnidge's ultimate carbonara
Put that bacon away – if you want to make an authentic carbonara, you need guanciale. Colin Fassnidge gets cheeky with the classic Italian pasta dish.
15-minute corn alfredo
Use up that frozen corn with this super-easy, super-fast and super-tasty corn alfredo recipe.
Supergreen risotto with pecorino cheese
Warren Mendes shares his super tasty supergreen risotto with pecorino - a hearty rice dish great for a midweek dinner.
Cheesy kimchi corn pasta bake
This is Khanh Ong's ode to the classic Korean side. Kimchi is the magic ingredient in your fridge. Use it to make cheesy bakes like this beauty, perfect for feeding hungry hordes, add it to salads or soups, or pop it on a toastie for something super-special and delicious.
The Wood family's puttanesca
“This dish has become my pasta-loving family’s go-to for a fast weeknight meal. We make it so much, it’s become a staple!” – Phoebe Wood.
