These cheap and cheerful recipes will have you feeding your family wholesome and delicious meals without burning a hole in your pocket.

Here are our top 10 budget-friendly dinners, all destined to become new family favourites.

Tuna tomato mac ‘n’ cheese


Tuna and pasta mixed with melted cheese. What more do you want?

Veggie cottage pie with cheesy champ topping


Take the good ol’ cottage pie to the next level. This dish is loaded with veggies and nutrients.

Spiced lentil and pumpkin pies


Packed with protein, fibre and veggies, these colourful little pies make for delicious and healthy meat-free comfort food. Your home will smell delicious when cooking them.

Cheese and potatoes cakes


What’s better than potatoes and cheese? You’ll love this glorious creation.

Quick sticky chicken noodles


This is so easy and quick, you’ll find yourself cooking it every week.

Slow cooker Italian meatballs


Put a delicious twist on Italian meatballs by using the slow cooker. You won’t be sorry.

BLT tacos


Quick, easy and delicious. This is exactly what you want when cooking budget-friendly meals.

Tomato fish pie


This is a perfect dish to batch-cook and freeze it for later in the week.

Coconut and spinach dhal


Another great dish filled with flavour. Your home will smell so delicious, everyone walking by will want a bowl.

Roasted potato salad with eggs and pickle dressing


Something lighter for a delicious lunch when you’re working from home. It’s loaded with potatoes, eggs and a tasty pickle dressing.