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Budget doesn’t have to mean boring

Anyone else feel like they’re spending a fortune on food at the moment? Tbf, it is one of life’s greatest (and sometimes only) pleasures. “Hey, we totally needed that truffle cheese.” Or maybe you need to slim down your spending and be more thrifty in the kitchen. Either way. The following recipes will inspire you to get your food finances in order.  

Cheap family meal ideas for under £10

Family Fajita Sharing Board
Family Fajita Sharing Board

An everyday classic served in a fun way to encourage your kids to eat more veg and doesn’t have to cost you a lot.

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The Best Ever Vegetarian Meatballs
The Best Ever Vegetarian Meatballs

Pasta is always a cheap and easy idea that the whole family will enjoy.

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Giant potato rosti
Giant potato rosti

Yep, we know, you’re already drooling. Crispy potato and carrots topped with cheese, eggs and some obligatory veg = our new Friday night fave.

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Sweet potato enchiladas
Sweet potato enchiladas

These are SO good, that we want to hide in a cupboard with a glass of wine and eat them all to ourselves.

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One-pot creamy pork
One-pot creamy pork

Cook this once and you’ll want to keep making it for the rest of the month. Ready in 20mins, full of veg and mega yum.

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Mushroom and butternut squash risotto
Mushroom and butternut squash risotto

A warming veggie hotpot that will please even the biggest of meat-eaters.

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Oh my! Cottage pie
Oh my! Cottage pie

There’s nothing more comforting than this traditional dish. Actually, there is. It’s called second-day cottage pie.

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Vegetable and goats cheese bake
Vegetable and goats cheese bake

Walnuts and goat’s cheese has got to be one of our all-time favourite flavour combos. Add in some sweet potato and it’s a win win from us.

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Sausage whirls with apples and mash
Sausage whirls with apples and mash

Who says dinner has to be dull? Your kids will love this fun, swirly meal.

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