Frankie pasta bake

A simple student pasta and tomato dish – delicious, filling and cheap to boot

Smoky aubergine & coriander dip

The seductively smoky flavour of this Middle
Eastern-style dip comes from cooking the
aubergines charcoal black

Chicory, pomegranate & feta salad

A no-cook, zingy vegetarian salad to serve alongside winter dishes

Chicken & bacon cacciatore

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
By using a whole chicken and freezing leftovers this tasty supper is extra penny-friendly

Sweet potato & pea curry

A fab, cheap, veggie curry, great for a student gathering. And the left overs will taste great the next day.

Fab sandwich fillers

These sandwich ideas are great for a school packed lunch and they’re so tasty, you’ll be taking them to work for your lunch, too

Marsala-soused peaches

This sophisticated, simple and foolproof dessert will impress your dinner party guests. By Silvana Franco

Thai coconut rice with salmon

Sarah Randell serves up a summer one pot with big Thai flavours – great for relaxed entertaining

Beef stroganoff with herby pasta

If you usually serve beef stroganoff with rice, try it with pappardelle pasta instead – it works beautifully with the creamy sauce

Spinach & artichoke filo pie

This makes a good main course for vegetarian friends and family