Everyday Dinner Recipes

Easy, delicious and economical recipes for everyday life. When you come home at the end of the day, it is sometimes hard to decide what to have for dinner - or to have the energy to start cooking.

These easy recipes will inspire you. They use low cost ingredients such as Lentils, Pulses, Pasta, Rice and Mince All the recipes here are easy and many just require a bit of preparation - then go in the oven - so you can get on with something else - or put your feet up with a cup of tea!

Meal Plans to help you plan your week - and your shopping - to reduce waste. Lots of really Low Cost Recipes and recipes that make the most of seasonal vegetables. Double the quantities and freeze the rest for a home made ready meal

Sausage And Sweet Potato Stew

This midweek family supper recipe combines tasty sausages with leek and sweet potato, flavoured with sage. It is quick to make and then cooks in the oven until you are ready. Ideal for the slow cooker too. Read More…

Spicy Bean And Sausage Stew

This budget family supper is easy to prepare, tasty and low cost. Use good quality sausages but you need less than you would if you were using sausages alone. Great comfort food!

Spicy Mixed Bean Stew

Easy to make and delicious vegetarian supper. Nutritious, low fat and colourful. Easy to keep warm for latecomers. Read More…

Macaroni Cheese

Easy, classic recipe – everybofy’s favourite. Low cost and comforting. Serve with green vegetables for a rounded meal Read More…

Easy Meatballs With Tomato Sauce

This is a delicious and surprisingly easy to make recipe. Ideal for midweek family supper or Saturday teatime. Ring the change swith different herbs and spices.

These meatballs in tomato sauce are best served on a bed of spaghetti Read More…

Cauliflower And Potato Bake

This midweek supper recipe is really easy using cauliflower, potato an dleek wiin a cheesy sauce, but it is really delicious. Low cost and warming.

Great as a side dish for a dinner party too! Read More…

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

If you are cooking for vegetarians or are a new vegetarian it is good to have some recipes that are a vegetarian version of a meat recipe to cook alongside or instead of a traditional meal. Nutritious and delicious and comforting.

Is this better than the meat version of this dish? Read More…

Pasta With Tomato And Mozzarella

This recipe is really easy to make and very delicious. Most of the preparation is done in advance so only the pasta to cook just before serving.

Makes the most of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil that all go together so well. Read More…

Kale And Feta Cheese Flan

Feta and kale is a great combination that are brought together in this lovely flan. Delicious hot or cold, for a buffet or picnic or put a slice in your lunch box. Read More…

Spicy Lentil Bake

If you are looking for a low cost supper with a bit of spice, this recipe should fit the bill. Using red lentils, vegetables and spices, you have a nourishing, tasty meal. Read More…

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