Tuna, sugar snap & avocado salad

Spruce up your salad with cheap canned tuna, zesty lemon, crunchy pumpkin seeds and creamy avocado – perfect as a light lunch

Maple & pear ruffle cake

A grown-up, lightly-spiced sponge that is sandwiched with pears caramelised in maple syrup and topped with meringue buttercream

Passion loaf with coconut cream cheese icing

This cake is a cross between a carrot and a banana cake, with pineapple thrown in for juicy sweetness – a lovely light dessert or teatime treat

Hot mocha puddings

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream for a rich, indulgent dessert

Chicken schnitzel with coleslaw

Chicken breasts are tenderised, covered in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy. A dinner that kids will love cooking and eating.

Buttermilk roasted poussin with rosemary polenta chips

Treat yourself to this gourmet roast chicken and chips, marinated in buttermilk for juicy meat and roasted with lemon and thyme until crisp

Lobster rolls

Fill hot dog buns or brioche with a luxurious lobster and lemon mayonnaise filling for this New England street-food staple

Saffron chicken with coriander dip

Marinate cheap chicken thighs with lemon, thyme and garlic and roast until crispy – finish with honey and pistachios for sweetness and crunch

Sticky sesame chicken & corn with slaw

Roast cheap chicken wings and frozen corn cobs with honey, peanut butter and sesame seeds for perfect party food on a budget

Easy peasy risotto with chilli & mint crumbs

This cheap pea risotto doesn’t skimp on flavour, with lemon zest and Italian-style hard cheese, such as pecorino or Parmesan

Sautéed liver & apple salad with blackberry dressing

Dress up cheap chicken livers in this gorgeous salad for an impressive looking dish that’s ready in 25 minutes

Spaghetti with chilli prawns, salami & gremolata breadcrumbs

Sautée red chillies with garlic, fennel seeds and tomatoes for a delicious and easy pasta sauce base – finish with crunchy parsley breadcrumbs