Never fear: our handy budget-friendly tips for Christmas cooking will help you out, proving you don’t need to sacrifice quality to save the pennies. Good food doesn’t have to bust the budget, and even small changes to your routine can make all the difference. Batch cooking, the gift that keeps on giving, will help you […]
Latest research* shows that the oven typically draws more energy than the hob or microwave, but that doesn’t mean we have to avoid it entirely. If you do choose to turn on the oven, make the most of it by filling it up with not just one, but two dishes! Cook a couple of dinners […]
Whether you’re an avid baker, love a Sunday roast or are simply after ways to cut costs in the kitchen, we’re here to help. From ensuring the oven door is shut and keeping it clean to using every part of the heat it generates, there’s plenty of ways to make the most of your oven’s […]
Deciding what to have for dinner after a busy day is a niggle we can all relate to. Chuck in the added pressure of needing it to be quick, easy, nutritious, affordable – not to mention tasty – and it’s no wonder we fall back on expensive convenience foods when motivation is low. But eating […]
Life is busy, and making sure you sit down to a filling lunch that tastes good and does you good can be hard to achieve – leaving a lot of us reaching for an over-priced meal deal or those same soggy sandwiches eaten straight from the foil. But life is too short for boring and […]
A good breakfast can really set you up for the day, but often it’s hard to find the time (and inspiration) to rustle up something that’s quick, easy, nutritious and won’t break the bank. But with our budget-friendly breakfast ideas and a bit of strategic Sunday-night planning, you can wake up to a delicious, substantial […]
Beans, spinach, carrots and sweetcorn are firm freezer favourites, but did you know you can also get hold of frozen leeks, butternut squash, broccoli and avocado? It’s worth familiarising yourself with what’s in your supermarket, because it really does taste just as good as the fresh stuff and it has a much longer shelf life, […]
So it’s time to get your fakeaway on! From easy pizzas and the perfect chips to aromatic curries and flavour-packed stir-fries, we’ve put together our favourite fakeaway recipes. If you want to whip up something easy that the whole family will love, we have a beautiful sweet and sour stir-fry, and vibrant veggie kebabs that […]
From beautiful salads and speedy sweet treats to vegan rolls and vibrant smoothies, we’ve put together a list of our favourite flavour-packed, no-cook recipes that don’t require a hob or an oven. These recipes can all be made with raw ingredients (some require you to boil the kettle, but that’s it) – just assemble the […]
With food and energy prices rising, it’s never been more important to stick to a food budget. But we know that can be tricky, so we’re here to help make your money go further with our handy guide to shopping on a budget. You don’t have to go out and buy all of these, but […]
