Cheap family recipes (2024)

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• A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.81 ratings

  Make our simple, budget-friendly tomato, pasta and chickpea soup in just 30 minutes. This easy, vegetarian family meal is healthy and even low fat

  • 30 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
• Sausage ragu

  A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.439 ratings

  Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good

  • 50 mins
  • Easy
• Speedy lentil coconut curry

  A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.15 ratings

  This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It's healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories

  • 25 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
• Fajita chicken rice bowl with burnt lime

  A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.17 ratings

  Make crowd-pleasing fajitas the easy way with this one-tray recipe that's full of nutrients and low in fat and calories. It makes a speedy midweek meal

  • 25 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten-free
• Spaghetti puttanesca

  A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.159 ratings

  Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family

  • 35 mins
  • Easy
• A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.48 ratings

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  Do something different with sausages and transform them into this veg-packed ragu. Great for a family dinner, serve with couscous, mash or pasta

  • 35 mins
  • Easy
• A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.20 ratings

  Cook this flavour-packed coconut fish curry in just 30 minutes for a speedy meal. For a dose of sour use lime juice or tamarind paste if you have it to hand

  • 30 mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten-free
• A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.6 ratings

  Get the best out of seasonal parsnips in this one-pot roast that’s quick enough to make for a midweek dinner. Enjoy with steamed greens or broccoli

  • 1 hr 20 mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten-free
• A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings

  Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices and lemon zest, then grill to make these flavourful chicken skewers. Serve in flatbreads with salad and cucumber yogurt

  • 45 mins
  • Easy
• Cheat’s beetroot biriyani

  A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.44 ratings

  Cook this beetroot biriyani and freeze the leftovers for busy weeknights. With colourful beetroot taking centre stage, it's full of spices and is a flavourful dish

  • 1 hr 5 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
• Stir-fried beef with ginger

  A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.10 ratings

  Forget a takeaway – make this beef and green pepper stir-fry with fragrant lemongrass and ginger instead. Marinate the beef while you prep the other ingredients

  • 28 mins
  • Easy
• A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.9 ratings

  Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese

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  • 42 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
• A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.22 ratings

  Prep, cook and serve this quick and easy lemon and green veg pasta in just 15 minutes. It's perfect for busy days, and will be loved by the whole family

  • 15 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
• Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

  A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

  Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

  • 27 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
• A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.4 ratings

  Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level

  • 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Easy
• Peanut butter chicken

  A star rating of 4 out of 5.362 ratings

  You'll love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch.

  • 50 mins
  • Easy
  • Gluten-free
• A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.28 ratings

  Our budget-friendly pork and apple burgers are perfect for an easy and delicious family supper. This easy midweek meal takes just ten minutes to prepare

  • 25 mins
  • Easy
• A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.227 ratings

  Serve your pasta with a budget-friendly bacon, tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot

  • 25 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
• A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.33 ratings

  Store cupboard ingredients, spices and seasonal veg make this recipe the tastiest way to get 3 of your 5 a day

  • 45 mins
  • Easy
• Sloppy joes

  A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.38 ratings

  Sloppy joes are a simple, American staple the whole family can get stuck into. Add a dash of spicy chipotle or smoky barbecue sauce to the minced beef filling for some zing.

  • 35 mins
  • Easy
• Slow-cooker pumpkin soup

  A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

  Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously

  • 15 hrs 15 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegan
• A star rating of 5 out of 5.19 ratings

  A satisfying vegetarian salad of contrasting flavours and textures. The salty cheese is cooled by crisp, sweet watermelon

  • 30 mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
• Kedgeree with poached egg

  A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.25 ratings

  This curried fish and rice dish is suitable for brunch, breakfast or a main course at dinnertime. Replace traditional boiled eggs with poached

  • 30 mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
• Pizza baked potato

  A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.16 ratings

  This budget-friendly supper combines two favourites in one dish. Top your jacket spuds with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and basil

  • 1 hr 50 mins
  • Easy