Cooking on a budget needn't mean plain and boring meals. You can make fresh, tasty and nutritious food for under £1 per portion!

A good way to save money on meals is by swapping ingredients for cheaper options, the biggest of this is meat. Meat is extremely expensive, by doing something as simple as having vegetarian or vegan meals a few times a week can save you a lot. Check out some of the cheapest recipe ideas by clicking on our recipies page (all fully costed) to bake some bargains.

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